Resume

A geologist with a PhD in strong-motion seismology. I’m currently involved in teaching and research as Associate Professor of Khwopa Engineering College and Khwopa College of Engineering, colleges undertaken by Bhaktapur Municipality in Nepal.

Affiliation

Vice Principal, Associate Professor

Khwopa Engineering College

Libali, Bhaktapur

Associate Professor

Khwopa College of Engineering

Libali, Bhaktapur

Part-time Faculty

Thapathali Engineering Campus, IOE

Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu

Educational Background

Department of Architecture and Structural Design

Hokkaido University, Japan

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
(Strong-motion seismology, 3-D velocity structure of the Kathmandu Basin)

Department of Architecture and Structural Designn

Hokkaido University, Japan

M.S. in Engineering
(Strong-motion seismology)

Earthquake Research Institute (ERI)

The University of Tokyo, Japan

Research Student
(Strong ground motion)

Central Department of Geology, University Campus

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

M.Sc. in Geology
(Engineering Geology, Applied Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Structural Geology)

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

B.Sc. in Geology
(Geology, Physics, Mathematics)

Professional

Activities

  • Journal of Science and Engineering (jsce.com.np)- Advisor
  • Khwopa Journal- Editor
  • Nepal Geological Society (NGS)- Life Member
  • Integrated Research on Disaster Risk – IRDR Young scientist
  • South Asia Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (SAADRI)- Member

Works

  • Geological Mapping of Ghurmi-Dhad Khola area, Okhaldhunga, east Nepal
  • - Pre-feasibility study of Jhakre Khola Hydropower Project, Dolakha, Nepal
  • Pre-feasibility study of Mugu-Karnali Hydropower Project, Mugu, west Nepal
  • Slope stabilization of Mude Landslide, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal

Research

Interest

  • Seismology,
  • Disaster Management,
  • Remote Sensing,
  • Geoscience

Ongoing

  • Strong ground motion observation- Collaborative research with Hokkaido University, Kyushu University, Tribhuvan University, and Khwopa Engineering College
  • Strong ground motion observation- Collaborative research with Hokkaido University, Kyushu University, Tribhuvan University, and Khwopa Engineering College
  • AVs30 estimation using Machine Learning techniques- Funding agency- Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
  • Microzonation of Kathmandu Basin, Hetauda, Panchkhal
  • Design and development of low-cost seismometer
  • Multi geo-hazard analysis
  • Slope stabilization
  • Development of mobile app for database management of local festivals and events in Bhaktapur- Funded by Khwopa Engineering College

Funding

NAST, KhEC