Research Title: Development of an Asset Management Framework for New Zealand Rural Road Pipe Culverts.
Main Supervisor: Dr Daniel van der Walt
Co-supervisor: Dr. Markus Pahlow
Research interests: As a highly motivated Civil Engineer with a PhD in progress, my research interests lie at the intersection of highway design, pavement engineering, sustainable transportation, and highway asset management. My focus areas include the use of innovative technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensors in implementing effective highway asset management strategies, as well as leveraging data-driven solutions to enhance asset performance.
Personal interests: I love playing games such as football ,cricket basketball, going hiking, and exploring new places.
Academic history: I completed my Bachelor’s in civil engineering in 2011 and my Master’s in Transportation Engineering in 2017. Since obtaining my Bachelor’s degree, I have worked in various civil engineering positions, specializing in highway projects funded by the ADB, World Bank, and the Government of Nepal.