Vipul Mishra is an
accomplished professional working as Senior Development Specialist at JICA
India, where he has made significant contributions over more than five years.
With a robust career spanning over 15 years in the transportation sector. He
possesses a decent academic background in civil engineering, complemented by a
master's in transportation engineering from IIT Delhi, as well as a
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development Studies. His expertise
is further enriched by active membership in several esteemed professional
organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in the
USA, Intelligent Transport in the UK, and the Institute of Engineers India.
In his role at JICA,
Mr. Mishra oversees critical aspects of “ODA Loan Procurement Policy and Management,”
guiding the successful implementation of transformative projects within the
transportation sector. His leadership is particularly prominent in projects
such as the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, Bengaluru Metro, and the
North-East Road Connectivity Improvement (Bharatmala) Project. Beyond
transportation, he is also responsible for managing the Disaster Risk Reduction
sector at JICA, where he addresses pressing environmental and climate change
issues, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustainable development.
Mr. Mishra has represented JICA at numerous renowned national and international conferences and forums, establishing him as a thought leader in the field. His scholarly contributions include publications in the esteemed Transportation Research Record in the USA, and he presented his research work at the Annual Conference of the Transportation Research Board in Washington, DC, in 2020.
