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I’m deeply committed to driving growth and sustainability within the industry, leveraging my expertise to pioneer new approaches and technologies. Being a part of the HERA team provides me with a platform to not only achieve this, but also to contribute to the industry’s evolution.
Did you know…
I joined the HERA whānau in 2024!
I’m based in Ōtautahi Christchurch
I speak Hindi
My additional roles include:
Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Monitoring 4.0 kairangahau
When I was six years old, I dreamed of being a professional magician, captivated by the idea of turning the impossible into reality!
Little did I know that my future career as a structural and fire engineer would align so closely with that childhood aspiration—finding innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering.
Today, with 17 years of industry and research experience across Aotearoa and India, I apply my passion for structural systems, steel performance in fire, and sustainability to real-world challenges. I completed my PhD at the University of Canterbury in Structural Fire Engineering and have led projects involving medium-rise structures, seismic assessments, highway bridge design, and peer reviews of high-rise buildings. My work bridges the technical and the innovative, blending my love for problem-solving with a commitment to creating safer, more sustainable buildings.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, especially playing with my young kid.
Looking ahead, my focus is on driving sustainable growth in the heavy engineering sector, and fostering new technologies and research. By collaborating with talented teams and like-minded professionals, I aim to further advance the industry, making it more innovative and resilient for the future.
Mayank’s recent kōrero
This year, we’re proud to recognise University of Auckland’s final-year display for Sara Renall and Sebastian Webb with our Final Year Project HERA prize.
This year, we’re proud to recognise University of Auckland’s final-year display for Sara Renall and Sebastian Webb with our Final Year Project HERA prize.
We are excited to introduce our new PhD student, joining the research team working on HERA’s ACM CRC project program Circular Design 4.0.
We check in with Kaveh Andisheh on his mahi in the Ngākopa Construction 4.0 Monitoring 4.0 theme he leads.
Congatulations to Wlla Abbad, a talented PhD student at The University of Sydney, who is the recipient of this award.
Recent training on “Building a Customer-Centric Culture” offers new insights into how we can deepen our engagement with our members and wider industry.