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November, 2025

Awarded the Joseph A. Yura Structural Engineering Research Prize for outstanding dissertation in 2025 by the Texas Structural Steel Institute and Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin. Feeling honored to receive this prestigious award named after Dr. Yura, who contributions to stability and steel design have transformed the structural steel industry.

November 12, 2025

Presented my dissertation research on “Analysis and Design of Concrete I-Girder Bridges for Heavy Deck Overhang Loads” at 10-4 Engineering’s Lunch and Learn session

September 27, 2025

Passed SE Structural Vertical Breadth

June 17, 2025

Joined 10-4 Engineering at Chicago, IL
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May 10, 2025

Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported me in this journey.

April 7, 2025

Successfully passed my PhD final oral exam

October 21-24, 2024

Awarded a travel grant by AISC to attend the AASHTO-NSBA Colloboration Meetings at New Orleans, LA. The meetings bring together engineers, fabricators, manufacturers, researchers in the steel bridge industry to improve the current practices and address problems faced by the industry.
https://www.aisc.org/education/university-programs/student-travel-grants/

September 19, 2024

The Indian Concrete Institute, New Delhi Centre (ICI-NDC) awarded the Outstanding Concrete Structure Award for the Elevated Cross-Taxiway Bridge at New Delhi Airport for the infrastructure category. I served as the lead structural engineer for the design of this taxiway bridge of integral type from the preliminary design till the final good-for-construction stage. Thankful to all the colleagues at Larsen & Toubro who worked on this project.

June 12, 2024

Awarded J. Neils Thompson Graduate Fellowship in Structural Engineering for 2024-25.

June 3-6, 2024

Presented my first poster titled “Effect of Heavy Railings in Girder Design” at the International Bridge Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

May 1, 2024

Passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam in Civil: Structural (NCEES).

March 20-22, 2024

Attended my first conference, NASCC: The Steel Conference at San Antonio, Texas. Had a great time learning from researchers and professionals on a wide range of topics. My travel was funded by AISC Student Connecting with Industry Professionals program.

February 28, 2024

Passed my PhD Comprehensive Exam. Now officially a PhD Candidate.

June 12, 2024

Awarded the John E. Breen Endowed Presidential Fellowship in Structural Engineering for 2023-24.