NZTEA - New Zealand Tamil Engineers Association

𝐍𝐙𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓- 𝐓𝐏06
2025-07-02 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
The session will feature a presentation on Cyber Security by Dr. Elankayer Sithirasenan, an IT professional with over 25 years of experience in academia and industry. He specializes in network operations, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

Dr. Sithirasenan worked as a Vocational Teacher at TAFE Queensland, instructing courses in IT networking, software development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Since 2022, he has been an IT Consultant at SDSCybermatics, focusing on cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development operations. He has also contributed significantly to WorldSkills Australia as a Skills Expert in Cloud Computing, mentoring competitors at national and international levels.

Topic: Presentation on Cyber Security.

Presenter: Dr. Elankayer Sithirasenan

Date: 2nd July 2025

Time: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Location: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Link will be shared)

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NZTEA Presentation 2025 – TP5
2025-06-18 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
This session will explore the Envision framework, a leading tool for assessing the sustainability of civil infrastructure projects. Envision evaluates environmental, social, and economic impacts to promote long-term resilience and community well-being. The talk will demonstrate how Envision is applied in real-world civil engineering practices.Speaker:Dr. Ramanitharan Kandiah is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Peradeniya and holds multiple engineering degrees and professional certifications. Dr. Kandiah directs water resources programs and actively contributes to several engineering societies. He is the recipient of the AEESP Distinguished Service Award and the AAEES Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Education Award. Additionally, he is a co-author of key textbooks on water resources. Topic: Using ENVISION to Guide and Evaluate Sustainability in Civil Engineering Projects

Presenter: Dr. Ramanitharan Kandiah is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio

Date: 18𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Time: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Location: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Link will be shared)

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NZTEA Presentation 2025 - TP4
2025-06-04 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
This session will explore the relationship between core engineering concepts and their influence on everyday social life.

It will be presented by Ilanko, Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato and Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Receiving Editor of the Journal of Sound and Vibration, who brings decades of academic and research experience in engineering science and structural dynamics. Topic: 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Presenter: 𝐈𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐨, Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato.

Date: 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Time: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Location: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Link will be shared)

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𝐍𝐙𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓- 𝐓𝐏𝟑
2025-05-28 20:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online
This session will cover key principles and practical approaches to the detailed seismic assessment and retrofit design of existing building structures. Presented by Jayarooban, Principal Structural Engineer at Landmark Consultants Limited (LCL), who brings over 11 years of design experience in New Zealand.

Topic: 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

Presenter: 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧, Principal Structural Engineer at Landmark Consultants Limited (LCL).

Date: 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Time: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Location: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Link will be shared)

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TECHNICAL DISCUSSION SESSION #14
2024-09-11 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
Topic: Design Of Tie-Back Retaining Wall in Liquefiable Soil

Presenter: Rathiv S., Associate Geotechnical Engineer@ Coffey

Date & Time: 11 Sept 2024, 8 PM

Venue: Online

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