He earned his BA (Honours) and MAin English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (and was a Gold Medalist in both examinations), and obtained his PhD degree from Banaras Hindu University. Mukhopadhyay has authored three academic books, all published in Germany, and his writings – both critical and creative – have been published in reputed national and international journals in India, USA, and Australia. His poems and short stories are available on websites like Shortbread Stories, Poemhunter etc. In 2016, the International Business Council honoured him with the prestigious Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for his outstanding achievements in English Literature. Mukhopadhyay is a member of the International Editorial Board of Ashvamegh Indian Journal of English Literature.