School of Engineering and Technology

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


Sanjeeta N. Ghimire, Assistant Professor, A.M. ASCE

Sanjeeta N. Ghimire, Assistant Professor, A.M. ASCE

WIU Quad Cities
Riverfront Hall 207C
(309) 762-9481 Ext. 62782
S-Ghimire2@wiu.edu

Biography

Ph.D. 2020, Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

M.S. 2016, Engineering Technology, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

B.E. 2014, Civil Engineering, Nepal Engineering College, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Diploma 2009, Architectural Engineering, Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Academic Interests

  • Create a learning environment in the classroom that is both engaging and interactive.
  • Incorporate real-world projects using innovative teaching approaches and techniques.
  • Prioritize student-involved research along with teaching.

Awards

  • Chicago Consular Corps (CCC) Award - 2020
  • Illinois Section American Society of Civil Engineers (ISASCE) - Technical Institutes Award - 2019

Research Interests

  • Dam and Spillway Safety
  • Auxiliary Spillway Erosion
  • Water Resources and Reservoirs
  • Climate Change and Sustainability

Courses Taught at WIU

  • ENGR 105: Engineering Graphics
  • ENGR 220: Computational Methods for Engineers
  • ENGR 305: Transportation Engineering
  • ENGR 405: Highway Engineering
  • ENGR 412: Hydrology
  • ENGR 490: Engineering Senior Project