Nishesh Poudel Chhetri

Civil Engineer and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) completing an M.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Experience in pavement evaluation and design, roadway rehabilitation, materials testing, GIS-based analysis, transportation engineering, and infrastructure assessment. Skilled in pavement analysis, field and laboratory evaluation, technical documentation, and data-driven decision-making for roadway and pavement projects.

Graduate Research Assistant at ACAM Lab, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2025-01 – Present)

Conduct research on a two-year state DOT-funded project focused on stabilized pavement and highway materials through laboratory testing, engineering analysis, technical documentation, and evaluation of material performance.

• Evaluate highway materials using ASTM methods, AASHTO pavement concepts, state DOT specifications, and FHWA guidance, and perform long-term pavement performance modeling using MATLAB and ANSYS.
• Prepare technical reports, research documentation, data summaries, and engineering recommendations while coordinating with faculty, researchers, and project stakeholders.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant – Properties of Materials at University of Alaska Fairbanks (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Guided student teams through laboratory testing of fresh and hardened concrete, steel, and asphalt materials, including test setup, equipment operation, data collection, and interpretation.
• Supervised laboratory activities, assisted with equipment troubleshooting, reinforced safety and testing procedures, and evaluated reports, projects, and student performance.

Highway Engineer at Mayadevi Builders (2023-09 – 2024-12)

• Performed highway geometric and drainage design, pavement and subgrade evaluation, FWD-based pavement assessment, material evaluation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and roadway rehabilitation analysis.
• Reviewed pavement, subgrade, aggregate, asphalt, and soil test results; investigated compaction and material issues; and coordinated with field teams and suppliers to support pavement quality and construction decisions.

Civil Engineering Intern at Modern Engineering Services (2022-07 – 2023-08)

• Assisted with roadways, infrastructure, and structural design, preparing AutoCAD/ETABS drawings, cost estimates, quantity takeoff, technical reports, and construction documents for project planning and execution.

Master of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Alaska Fairbanks (2026)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Pokhara University (2023)