Short Bio-data of Late Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Chandra Sahoo:

Late Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Chandra Sahoo

Late Dr. Mahesh Chandra Sahoo was a distinguished academician, an eminent philanthropist and a spiritual seeker. After graduating at the top of his class in the Department of Civil Engineering from UCE, Burla in 1965 (currently known as VSSUT), he joined his alma mater for teaching and further studies. He had a special interest in the courses of Structural Engineering. He received Post Graduate degree and PhD in Civil Engineering from Sambalpur University. He was an inspiring teacher and a role model to all his students. He spent his time with students outside the classroom motivating them for social work. His major philanthropic contributions for the Burla town include the construction of Jagannath Temple, setting up NAC College, management of Leprosy Colony, setting up and management of Shivanandashram. After retirement from academics, he devoted his full time into spiritual pursuit by taking sanyas and was also known as Swami Atmananda Saraswati.