Experience

Professional Experience

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON eptember 2023 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant

Developing machine learning and numerical models to assess the behavior of Highway Bridges under multi-hazard effects (flood, scour, corrosion) 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, and 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

A. Leadership & Governance

Founder, Research Mentorship Initiative for Students (RMIS) (2023-Present): Launched and led a mentorship program connecting students from underrepresented regions with international research collaboration opportunities; trained mentees in FE modeling, ML, and risk assessment. Several (8+) mentees secured graduate positions in top global institutions.
Vice President, Graduate Student Association (GSA) (2026–Present): Lead internal auditing processes, ensure financial transparency and compliance, and support effective budget management across the organization.
Secretary, CUPE Local 3906 (2025–2026): Supported executive operations, maintained official records and minutes, and ensured continuity of decisions across meetings and committees.
Vice President (Academics), Civil Engineering Graduate Society (CEGS), McMaster University (2024): Led academic initiatives, including interdisciplinary events, professional development programming, and research dissemination efforts for graduate students.
Graduate Representative, Board of Governors, McMaster University (2024–2025): Elected to represent graduate student perspectives at the university’s highest governing body, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy discussions.
Graduate Representative, Senate, McMaster University (2024-2025): Representing graduate student concerns on curriculum, research priorities, and academic integrity through senate-level governance and committees.
Steward, Department of Civil Engg, CUPE Local 3906 (2025): Supported members on workplace processes and representation, and acted as a key point of contact between unit members and union structures.

B. Project Leadership

Project Lead, Reuse of Steel Pile Foundation in Ontario (2025-2027): Leading an MTO-funded project on the reuse of buried steel piles for the Ontario region. Initial findings of the study will be presented at the CSCE and SMSB 2026 conference.
Project Lead, UHPC Bridge Girder Shear Capacity Modeling (2026): Led a machine learning project on shear strength prediction for UHPC bridge girders in collaboration with Teesside University and Kathmandu University. This work resulted in a manuscript article published in the journal Structures.
Project Lead, Infrastructure Equity Assessment in Kenya & Nepal (2025): Coordinated a cross-national study on transport infrastructure disparities using socio-economic and spatial analysis, in collaboration with partners in Kenya and the USA. Findings were presented at the TRB Annual Meeting and CTRG conference.
Project Lead, AI Modeling of Geopolymer Concrete Behavior (2025): Directed AI-based research to model the mechanical properties of sustainable geopolymer concrete, leading to a publication in the Journal of Structural Design and Construction.
Project Lead, Durability Framework for Geopolymer Concrete (2025): Led development of an integrated durability estimation framework for geopolymer concrete under harsh exposure conditions, in collaboration with IIT Patna and Kathmandu University. This work led to a publication in the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Member of the 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 ongoing 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-week 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 the 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 the 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 walls.

MEMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Canadian Structural Engineering Association (CSEA)
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) - ASCE
Deep Foundation Institute (DFI)
DFI Foundations Reuse Committee
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
NHERI Graduate Student Council
Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)
Nepal Engineering Association (NEA)

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