About Us
Seismic Solutions Limited is a New Zealand-owned consulting engineering company based in Lower Hutt. We are committed to making your engineering projects seamless, cost-effective, and efficient.
We offer comprehensive structural engineering services to property owners, project managers, property developers, and public sector organizations, both in New Zealand and internationally. With a strong client focus, we strive to deliver innovative yet practical solutions to even the most complex engineering challenges. By collaborating closely with our clients, we bring their visions to life.
Our advanced expertise and deep understanding of modern systems and techniques allow us to go beyond conventional engineering practices.
We integrate innovative solutions derived from ground-breaking research into our designs. Our extensive experience and qualifications enable us to provide robust, efficient, and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Having inspected building performance following recent New Zealand earthquakes, we incorporate these observations into our design practice, ensuring our work reflects real-world performance and delivers superior outcomes.
Director and Principal Engineer
Dr. Najif Ismail
Dr. Najif Ismail brings an exceptional academic and professional pedigree to the field of civil and structural engineering. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland, having previously also completed a Master of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with First-Class Honours.
As a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand, Najif has extensive experience in structural design, analysis, and inspections. His expertise spans commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings.
A prolific author, Najif has published a book and over 65 research articles in structural and earthquake engineering. His insights have contributed significantly to the field, including submissions to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission on masonry building performance.
His groundbreaking work in earthquake resistant building design has earned him numerous prestigious international awards and recognition. He has played an active role in developing New Zealand and American standards and guidelines, shaping the future of engineering practices globally.
Among his accolades are:
- The Masonry Society Outstanding PhD Thesis Award (2013)
- Otago Polytechnic Staff Award for Excellence (2013)
- EQC/NZSEE Ivan Skinner Award (2020)
Dr. Ismail’s dedication to advancing engineering excellence makes him a trusted expert and thought leader in the industry. Najif also is a registered Tier 2 Rapid Building Assessor with MBIE and has been involved in assessing buildings after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Adeel has a Masters in Structural Engineering and a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. He is a highly experienced structural engineer with more than 17 years of professional design experience that involve working on a range of building projects from small residential to large institutional and commercial buildings. Adeel likes watching cricket and enjoys his time with his young family.
Mohammad is a graduate from the University of Canterbury, where he completed his BE (Hons) with structural minor, and now a member of the Seismic Solutions team as a graduate structural engineer. Mohammad is passionate and committed to learning about the design and delivery of robust engineering solutions for the built environment. Outside of work, Mohammad enjoys sports, with a particular interest in football and basketball.
Sharjeel is a Civil Engineer with Masters in Construction Management from United States. He has over 15 years of experience in construction, engineering, and management. Throughout his career, he has managed and successfully completed range of projects, including residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. Sharjeel is a sports enthusiast who enjoys playing golf and cricket.
Atif has been actively involved in organizational business development and management for the past 20 years. He holds a business management degree. Having experience in the US market, Atif is eager to bring wealth of his practical knowledge to the SSL team.
Hassan has done MBA in Finance and has 8 years of professional experience in Business Management. He has been instrumental in changing the businesses’ operational and manage clientele.
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Earthquake prone building policy implementation in Lower Hutt https://repo.nzsee.org.nz/handle/nzsee/1711 Najif Ismail receives coveted Ivan Skinner Award...