Dr Thainswemong Choudhury, an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Holding both master’s and PhD degrees from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, his research focuses on the comprehensive assessment and retrofitting of masonry structures. With a specialized emphasis on utilizing surface-mounted steel bands, Dr. Choudhury’s work encompasses hands-on experimental studies and the development of full-scale models. He is a distinguished member of ASCE, the Institute of Engineers (India), and the Indian Society of Earthquake Technology.