CURRICULUM VITAE (CV): MS. MEERA CHIKANBANJAR
1. Full Name: Meera Chikanbanjar
2. Date of Birth: March 12, 1993
3. Nationality: Nepali
4. Home Address: Adarsha, Bhaktapur Municipality, Ward 05, Bhaktapur, Nepal
5. Contact: +977-9849174655 (Mobile)
6. Email: mchikanbanjar@gmail.com
7. Educational Qualifications:
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M.Sc. in Earthquake Engineering (May 2017 – June 2019) Thapathali Campus,
Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Balkhu, Nepal; Thesis Topic " Non-Linear
Static Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Building’ under the supervision of Prof. Dr.
Gokarna Bahadur Motra and Mr. Dev Kumar Maharjan"
BE Civil (September 2011- January 2015) from Khwopa College of Engineering,
Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Balkhu, Nepal; Project Topic “Structural
Analysis and Design of Multi-Storey Building” under the supervision of Mr. Sudip
Karanjit”
8. Membership of Professional Associations:
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Member, Nepal Engineering Council
Member, Nepal Engineers Association (NEA)
Member, Structural Engineers’ Association Nepal (SEANep)
9. Other Trainings:
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Instructor in a provincial level 5-day Engineers’ Training on Seismic Retrofit Design of
Masonry Buildings for Karnali Province organized by Nepal Safer Schools Project
(NSSP) during 14-18 December, 2020 at Birendranagar, Surkhet, Nepal
Instructor in a 5 day Virtual Training Course on “Rapid Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
of Buildings” organized by the Nepal Safer Schools Project (NSSP) during 12-16th
October, 2020.
Participated in Training on Non-Linear Pushover Analysis and Non-Linear Kinematic
Analysis organized under Nepal Safer Schools Project (NSSP) during April 22 – May 2,
2019.
Participated in Master Training of Trainers on Technical Inspection Training for Housing
Reconstruction organized by Ministry of Urban Development/Central Level Program
Implementation Unit (MOUD/CLPIU) during 20th-21st Dec, 2016.
Instructor in Training of Trainers on Earthquake Resistant Building Construction for
DLPIU Technical Professionals jointly organized by National Reconstruction Authority
(NRA), Ministry of Urban Development/Central Level Program Implementation Unit
(MOUD/CLPIU), District Level Program Implementation Unit (DLPIU), Sindhuli and
Earthquake Safety Solution (ESS) during 25th Nov-1st Dec 2016.
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Facilitator in Training of Trainers on Earthquake Resistant Building Construction for
DLPIU Technical Professionals organized under Baliyo Ghar Program (NSET- Nepal)
during 15th-21st Nov 2016 at Dolakha, Nepal.
Participated in Training for Trainers on Earthquake Resistant Building Construction
Technology for Engineering Professionals organized by DUDBC, Division Office
Dolakha and NSET-Nepal, 30th May – 5th June, 2016.
Participated in Basic Technical Training for Engineers on Earthquake resistant Design and
Construction organized by NSET-Nepal, 21st- 23rdApril, 2016.
10. Books and Publications
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Msc. Thesis: ‘Non-Linear Static Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Building’ under
the supervision of Prof. Dr. Gokarna Bahadur Motra and Mr. Dev Kumar Maharjan.
BE Final Year Project:‘Structural Analysis and Design of Multi-Storey Building’ under
the supervision of Mr. Sudip Karanjit.
11. Awards and Honours
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Awarded certificate in recognition of contribution with paper presentation at IOE
Graduate Conference during May 24-25, 2019 at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Awarded semester topper (awarded to three students having highest marks) in two
semesters during undergraduate.
Awarded full scholarship in Higher Secondary Education for achieving good results in
SLC.
12. Countries of Work Experiences:
Nepal
13. Languages
Language
Nepali
English
Hindi
Speaking
Good
Good
Good
Reading
Good
Good
Good
Writing
Good
Good
Good
14. Summary of Experience: (From 2016 till date)
Planning and managing overall activities, including
 Structural analysis and design of buildings,
 Rapid Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) and Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of
Buildings,
 Training programs for technicians, masons and Engineers,
 Awareness raising and emergency preparedness trainings.
15. Employment Record:
From: June 2019 – Till date
Employer: Earthquake Safety Solutions (ESS)
Positions held: Structural Engineer
Description of Duties: Rapid vulnerability assessment and detail assessment of buildings,
retrofit design of buildings, analysis and design of buildings, preparation of proposals and
reports.
From: April 2017 – May 2019
Employer: Golden Engineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Positions held: Civil Engineer
Description of Duties: Designing, drafting, estimation, structural analysis and drawing for
residential, commercial and public buildings, site supervision and preparation of proposals and
reports.
From: April 2016 – April 2017
Employer: National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)
Positions held: Technical Officer Engineer
Description of Duties: Community orientations for public awareness on Earthquake Basics and
Preparedness, technical assistance through trainings to masons, engineers and technical persons
and technical support from mobile teams to the house owners.
16. Worked Undertaken that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned
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Name of project: Baliyo Ghar Program
Year: October2015
Location: Nepal
Client: USAID
Main project features:
Implemented in 4 districts (Kathmandu, Dolakha, Dhading and Nuwakot) out of the 14
quake-most-affected districts to provide technical assistance necessary for owner driven
earthquake safer reconstruction and in long term to establish a system of disaster-resilient
construction to achieve the goal of disaster-resilient communities.
Positions held: Technical Officer Engineer (Mobile Team, Jhule VDC, Dolakha)
Activities performed:
Community orientations for public awareness on Earthquake Basics and Preparedness,
technical assistance through trainings to masons, engineers and technical persons and
technical support from mobile teams to the house owners.
17. Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly
describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any wilful
misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Date: 26/05/2021
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