Poster Title: Evaluating the Seismic Risk of Non-Structural Building Components (NSC) in Urban Schools in Bhutan using RVS-Based Assessment
Ms. Tshering Cheki is serving as an Associate Lecturer at the College of Science and Technology, under Civil Engineering Department since 2013. She completed her Masterβs in Geotechnical Engineering from IIT Roorkee in 2019 and earned her Civil Engineering degree from College of Science and Technology. Ms. Cheki is passionate about teaching and research, focusing on geotechnical engineering and slope stability. Her work involves field studies, lab testing, and computer modelling. She aims to inspire future engineers and help them build strong technical skills. Currently, she is involved in key projects listed below:
- Regional cooperation for Freshwater Ecosystem Services in Himalayas (REFRESH), examining the impacts of monsoon variability and compound extremes, under the Asia-Pacific Network (APN) for Global Change Research.
- Evaluating the Seismic Risk of Reinforced Concrete Buildings of Colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan Using the RVS Method, aimed at integrating research with policy-making, supported by the CDRI fellowship