Lelio Mejia, PhD, PE, GE, will give one of three keynote presentations at the New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD) Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) 2025 Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

He will present, “Earthquake Cracking of Embankment Dams,” on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. NZT.

Lelio is a Senior Principal Engineer based in California with more than 35 years of experience in geotechnical and earthquake engineering. For many years, he has focused on the challenges of dam and levee engineering and is a leading international authority in this field, with emphasis on the seismic design and performance of dam structures. Lelio has directed the investigation and seismic-stability evaluation of more than 25 large earth dams and has been involved in the design and construction of more than 15 major dam projects worldwide.

NZSOLD advances the technology of dam engineering in New Zealand and supports socially and environmentally responsible development and management of water resources. The organization is actively involved with technical, environmental, social, economic, regulatory, and administrative aspects of dams and their safety.

ANCOLD, formed in 1937, is an Australian-based apolitical industry body that focuses on sharing knowledge, developing capability, and providing guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam engineering, management, and associated issues.

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For more information about geotechnical and earthquake engineering for dams and dam safety, contact Lelio at LMejia@geosyntec.com.
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