A national scholarship holder and a Ph.D from IIT Delhi, Prof. Rajat Gupta, 1959 born, has been a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Silchar 1996. He is a Professor (HAG) at NIT Silchar. In between he served as the Director of NIT Srinagar, J&K, NIT Mizoram and NIT Silchar. He has produced 14 Ph.D.s and many M. Tech students. Presently six Ph.D. Scholars are working under him. He has published more than 200 papers in National / International Journals and conferences. He chaired many conferences in India and abroad and delivered keynote addresses. His research areas include among others, thermo fluids, non-conventional energy, CFD etc. He was bestowed with many awards like Education Leadership ward, Rajiv Gandhi Education Excellence award, Eminent Engineering Personality in the 36th Convention of Mechanical Engineers by Institution of Engineers (India) in 2021. He also served as the Chairman, Mizoram State Centre of Institute of engineers, India.