JI
Aryan Culture
Jinamanjari
Vol. 23 · No. 01
Jinamanjari
Rajachandra and His Influence on Mahatma Gandhi
2001Vol. 23 · No. 01pp. 63–69
Educational Background & Academic Career Dr. Jagmohan L. Humar earned his B.Sc. from Banaras Hindu University, followed by an M.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and completed his Ph.D. at Carleton University in 1974. He joined Carleton's faculty in 1975, became a full professor by 1983, and served as the Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 1990 to 2000. After retiring in 2003, he was appointed Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor in recognition of his continued academic contributions. Research & Professional Contributions Dr. Humar is internationally renowned for his expertise in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. He authored the authoritative textbook Dynamics of Structures, first published in 1990, with a second edition released in 2002, is research spanned seismic response of structures, earthquake-resistant design, and earthquake code development. He played a key role on Canada’s Standing Committee on Earthquake Design, helping shape the seismic provisions of the National Building Code of Canada. As a consultant, Dr. Humar contributed to landmark projects—including seismic assessments for Ottawa’s National Aviation Museum, Toronto’s SkyDome, heritage building rehabilitation, and parliamentary precinct upgrades. Honours & Awards • Distinguished Research Professorship, Carleton University (2003) • Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2005) • Multiple awards in civil engineering, including the Gzowski Medal, Whitman Wright Award, A.B. Sanderson Award, and teaching excellence accolades. • In 2020, Dr. Humar was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada—one of the country’s highest civilian honours—for his outstanding contributions to engineering, education, and leadership in the community. Personal & Cultural Highlights Originally born in a Jain family from Udaipur, Rajasthan, Dr. Humar has been a notable figure in both Canadian and Indo Canadian circles. His scholarly work, teaching, and mentorship have impacted generations of engineers globally. Attribute Detail Field - Civil Engineering (Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering) Key Book - Dynamics of Structures Key Roles - Professor, Department Chair, Researcher, Consultant, Author Honors - Fellow of CAE, Order of Canada, Multiple awards in teaching & research Legacy - Shaped seismic design codes in Canada; mentored students; authored key references