Dr. Kishor Timsina

Dr. Kishor Timsina holds a PhD in Structural/Earthquake Engineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan. He has extensive experience in analyzing, designing, and retrofitting earthquake-resistant structures, as well as in structural health monitoring, numerical model updating of structures. His research includes the performance assessment of various structures and the development of retrofitting methodologies for different non-engineered Nepali buildings (RC frame and Masonry). Dr. Timsina has made significant contributions to the development and enhancement of the 2D and 3D Applied Element Method (AEM) for collapse analysis of structures and soil-structure interaction. At Madan Bhandari University, he focuses on researching numerical and experimental methods for new and existing Nepali building structures, utilizing local materials such as bamboo, timber, masonry (stone, brick), and other cost-effective options. He is also exploring the application of artificial neural networks and numerical optimization in structural engineering. During his professional career, at the National Society of Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET), he coordinated earthquake and multi-hazard risk resilience programs, implemented building code, conducted seismic vulnerability assessments, and assessed post-earthquake damage of buildings in Nepal. In summary, Dr. Kishor Timsina’s work integrates advanced structural engineering principles with a focus on enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Nepali building infrastructure.