Professor Rajesh Prasad Dhakal is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Canterbury. He has held this position since May 2003. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and a PhD. Professor Dhakal’s research focuses on areas such as low-damage non-structural elements, performance-based seismic design, and reinforced concrete structures in earthquake engineering contexts.
Throughout his career at the University of Canterbury, Professor Dhakal has contributed to the field of civil engineering through his leadership as department head and his involvement in research on structural performance under seismic conditions. He is recognized for his work in enhancing building resilience and has been affiliated with the university’s civil engineering programs.