An engineer formed on site, not just in software.
I am a civil engineer with two years of hands-on experience in seismic retrofitting, structural assessment and site supervision at Earthquake Safety Solutions, Kathmandu — currently supervising the retrofit of a diplomatic residence. I am now seeking graduate research opportunities in earthquake and structural engineering.
In detail: I currently supervise the seismic retrofit of an unreinforced masonry residence at a diplomatic compound — converting it to reinforced masonry through splints and bandages at critical structural locations. My work spans the full project cycle: detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities, checking and verifying contractor bills, construction management of residential and commercial buildings, and Total Station surveys of land, buildings and roads.
On existing structures I run non-destructive assessments — UPV, rebound hammer, rebar scanning, in-situ masonry shear and penetrometer testing. In 2023 I served as a volunteer field assessor after the M6.3 Bajhang earthquake, where field experience with Nepal's vulnerable building stock now drives my interest in research with real-world impact.
