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The workshop featured an expert session by Er. Wajahat Dedmari, President of DW Engineering Inc., California, USA, who shared insights on earthquake-resistant design and strategies for risk reduction.
The event was attended by the Dean, School of Engineering and Technology (SoET), along with faculty and students from Civil Engineering and Architecture. Participants engaged in interactive discussions on preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and community safety measures, with a focus on building a disaster-resilient future for the region. The workshop was a part of the series of the workshops that the university is organizing in the area of disaster risk reduction.
