Dr. Sadashiva Murthy B.M, works as a Professor and Head in the Department of Environmental Engineering, received his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from SJCE Mysore, University of Mysore in the year 1989, Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering from SJCE, Mysore in the year 1993, Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (PGDEP) in the year1993 from Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Mysore and Ph.D. (Civil Engineering Sciences) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum during the year 2010. His areas of specialization are Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Pollutant Transport, Ground Water Modelling, and Water Quality Monitoring.

He has worked as an Expert Committee member in various Government organizations. He has authored a book that was an outcome of his PhD work. He has also worked on projects funded by UGC. He has visited many countries for the presentation of technical papers and chairing the session at conferences. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers India, an Associate Member ASCE, a Member International Water Association, and many other Professional bodies. Currently the Executive Committee member for IWA, India Chapter, Committee Member for Institution of Engineer’s India, Mysore Local Centre.