Sri. M M Kamath

Shri M. M. Kamath is a distinguished Civil Engineer and specialist in Port & Harbour Engineering, Dredging, Marine Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution, with nearly four decades of professional experience.

He obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology in 1960, as a member of its first batch and first Gold Medalist, followed by a D.I.I.T. in Port & Harbour Engineering from IIT Bombay (1970) and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Ports and Economic Development – Policy and Planning from the Development Planning Unit, University College London (1986).

He began his career with the Karnataka Public Works Department in 1960 and joined New Mangalore Port in 1963, retiring in 2000 as Chief Engineer (Civil). His expertise covers dredging, port planning and development, marine structures, underwater blasting, reclamation, hydrographic surveys, tendering, contracts and project management.

After retirement, he served as consultant and technical adviser to several major ports, government bodies and infrastructure organizations, including the Indian Ports Association, Dredging Corporation of India, New Mangalore Port, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Tuticorin and Ennore Ports, as well as leading infrastructure and consulting companies. He has also been associated with NITK Surathkal and Manipal Institute of Technology as a Distinguished/Visiting Professor.

He has received numerous honours, including the AICTE–INAE Distinguished Professorship Award, Eminent Engineer Award, Eminent Environmental Engineer Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award, and recognition as the first Gold Medalist of Manipal Institute of Technology’s first batch.