Amutha Rangaraju M. Asce

About Amutha Rangaraju M. Asce

I am a Structural Engineering professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Earthquake Engineering, Seismic Risk Mitigation, and Infrastructure Design for industrial and commercial facilities. My career spans leadership roles at two globally respected organizations, FM and Larsen & Toubro (L&T Construction), where I’ve contributed to landmark projects and advanced engineering standards.Currently at FM, I serve as the Staff Engineering Specialist for Earthquake Engineering, leading global initiatives to reduce seismic losses. I develop technical data sheets, training resources, and practical solutions to identify and mitigate facility-specific seismic risks. I collaborate with FM Underwriting, Research, and Approvals teams to deliver engineering-based strategies that protect clients from earthquake shake damage and fire-following events. I also guide field engineers in assessing complex sites. I serve as a Principal Member on NFPA 13 and NFPA 200 Committees, shaping national standards for seismic protection of fire suppression systems.Previously, at L&T Construction, I spent 17.5 years managing structural design and coordination across diverse sectors such as airports, hospitals, IT parks, malls, hotels, and academic institutions. My expertise includes seismic analysis of buildings and non-structural elements, base-isolated structures, and mass concrete designs for LINAC bunkers and proton therapy centers. I led collaborations with premier institutions like CSIR-SERC and IIT Chennai, and worked with national and international vendors on seismic isolation systems and retrofitting.My work on the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) project, India’s first implementation of Triple Pendulum Base Isolation Systems, earned national recognition, including the IAStructE Outstanding Woman Structural Engineer Award (2020) and ICI’s Outstanding Young Concrete Engineer Award (2019).I hold a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (University Gold Medalist) and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, India and an Executive Management Diploma from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research.I am passionate about advancing earthquake resilience through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Experience

1. Staff Engineering Specialist (Earthquake)

   FM

   Apr 2022 — Present · US

   As a Staff Engineering Specialist at FM, I lead global initiatives in Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Risk Mitigation, providing technical expertise to reduce earthquake-related losses for industrial and commercial clients across the United States and internationally.My work focuses on delivering engineering-based solutions that enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure against seismic events, including earthquake shake damage and fire-following earthquakes. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FM Underwriting, FM Research, and FM Approvals, to assess and mitigate the business impact of seismic hazards, ensuring clients receive practical, impactful strategies for loss prevention.Key responsibilities and contributions include:• Developing and maintaining earthquake-related technical data sheets to guide damage prevention for buildings, equipment, and contents.• Creating implementable solutions for identifying facility-specific seismic risks and reducing vulnerabilities in equipment and non-structural components.• Leading the development and periodic updates of FM’s earthquake publications and training resources, aligned with evolving seismic codes, standards, and market trends.• Providing technical guidance to field engineering teams in evaluating seismic risks at complex client sites across various occupancies and recommending tailored mitigation strategies.• Conducting specialist training programs, including Intermediate, and Advanced seminars, to build earthquake engineering proficiency among FM field consultant engineers.• Serving as a Principal Member on NFPA 13 and NFPA 200 Code Development Committees, contributing to national standards for seismic protection of fire suppression systems and fire water tanks.My role bridges engineering rigor with strategic risk management, ensuring that FM’s clients are equipped to withstand seismic events and maintain operational continuity.

Education

• St. Raphael’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India

  SSLC, Middle School & High School

  1991 — 1996

• Anna University, Chennai

  Master of Engineering - M.E., Structural Engineering

• Anna University, Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering

• Anna University Chennai

  Masters of Engineering, Structural Engineering

• S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, India

  Post Graduate Executive Management Program (PGEMP), Business Administration and Management

• St. Raphael’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India

  Higher Secondary School (HSC)

  1996 — 1998