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McMaster University, Hamilton, ON September 2023 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant
Developing machine learning and numerical models to assess the behavior of Highway Bridges under the impact of natural hazard and emerging technology for resilient infrastructure systems.
Contribute to research proposals, reports, and publications while collaborating with peers and faculty members.
Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses in CIVENG 4Y04 Bridges and Other Structural Systems. It includes preparing and delivering tutorial sessions, thereby enhancing students’ comprehension of theoretical concepts.
Aided in the preparation and grading of assignments and exams, managed course-related administrative tasks .
Government of Nepal, Mayadevi Rural Municipality April 2020 - October 2021
Civil Engineer
Precisely estimated detailed requirements for various infrastructure components, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective project management.
Successfully conducted materials testing and ensured structural compliance with standards, contributing to the safety and reliability of infrastructure facilities.
Provided structural evaluation, designed and seismically analyzed numbers of low-rise buildings, improving their ability to withstand seismic forces and ensuring the safety of occupants.
Modern Engineering Services, Bhairahawa, NP August 2020 - August 2023
Civil Engineer / Advisor
Sucessfully planned and designed more than ten RCC and steel commercial and residential buildings.
Estimated the cost of the project, create a budget, and ensured that the project stays within the budget.
Coordinated with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is completed on schedule and within budget.
Sajha Engineering Consultancy, Rupandehi April 2019 - December 2019
Intern Engineer
Assisted the seismic design and analysis of residential low-rise RCC and steel building structures.
Played a key role in project cost estimation, evaluating materials, labor, and expenses.
Leadership Activities
Recording Secretary on the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3906, for a one-year tenure from 2025 to 2026.
Vice President of Academics, Civil Engineering Graduate Society (CEGS), McMaster University: Led academic initiatives including interdisciplinary events, and research dissemination efforts.
Graduate Representative, Board of Governors, McMaster University: Elected to represent graduate students on the university’s highest governing body for a two-year term (2024–2026)
Graduate Representative, Senate, McMaster University: Contributed to academic policy-making, representing graduate student concerns on curriculum, research, and academic integrity.
Project Lead, Infrastructure Equity Assessment in Kenya (2025): Coordinated a cross-national study on transport infrastructure disparities using socio-economic and spatial analysis, in collaboration with partners from Kenya and the USA.
Project Lead, UHPC Bridge Girder Shear Capacity Modeling (2025): Led a machine learning project on shear strength prediction of prestressed UHPC bridge girders in collaboration with Teesside University and Kathmandu University. This project led to Manuscript which is under review, Engineering Structures.
Project Lead, AI Modeling of Geopolymer Concrete Behavior (2025): Directed AI-based research to model the mechanical properties of sustainable geopolymer concrete. Manuscript in revision, ASCE Journal of Structural Design and Construction.
Project Lead, Durability Framework for Geopolymer Concrete (2025). Led an project on developing integrated framework to estimate durability of geopolymer concrete under harsh conditions. This was done in collaboration with IIT Patna and Kathmandu University.
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
Member of Supervision Team formed by IIT Patna for the supervision of commercial buildings, highway, sport stadium infrastructures and other on-going constructions projects under the Muzaffarpur Smart City Project. This includes quality control, laboratory testing to ensure structural compliance and submission of report of the quality of on-going construction projects.
One-week training on Experimental and Analytical technique for Evaluating Seismic Strengthening Measures for Masonry Structures, conducted by IIT Patna.
Two-month online training on ”Hydration, Porosity and Strength of Cementitious Materials” conducted by NPTEL (IIT Kanpur).
Attended Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-on Python In Data Science online course SuperDataScience Team on Udemy.
Eight weeks training course on Programming with MATLAB Software as conducted by Vanderbilt University on Coursera.
Two-month training course on Construction Project Management conducted by Coursera.
Attended several single-day seminars by UltraTech Cement Pvt Ltd. on Retrofitting of structures, On-site Evaluation of concrete strength, Problem and New Technology for Concrete Pavement, and more.
Attended the seminar equivalent to 3.5 professional development hours on Earthquake Insights Seminar: Unveiling Discoveries and Preparedness Strategies - Lessons learned from the M 7.8 Türkiye Earthquake by University of British Columbia.
Member of the organizing team to conduct a "Faculty Development Program", at IIT Patna aimed at providing faculty members in Bihar District with training and hands-on experience in the field of Transportation Engineering.
CU Minor Project 1- Challenges in Construction of High Rise Buildings in India. The report covers various aspects, including structural design, materials, construction techniques, and sustainability considerations.
CU Minor Project 2 - Seismic design and analysis of high-rise commercial buildings with and without shear wall.
MEMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Canadian Structural Engineering Association
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) - ASCE
American Concrete Institute
Nepal Engineering Council
Nepal Engineering Association
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