Professionally, I am an Engineering Geologist from Nepal. I am working in various sectors of engineering geology that include landslides, debris flow, earthquake, engineering geomorphology, landslide simulation, landslide hazard, disaster management, disaster education, foundation analysis, engineering geology of roads and dams. A geologist and geotechincal engineer by education, I love to explore and use of new technologies and innovation in engineering geology. I want to work as a key figure in engineering geological research in Nepal and strives to drive up sustainable development and environmental standards in the Himalayan countries. I am a strong supporter of geological and engineering education, the development and poverty eradication in low income countries. I live in Kathmandu, Nepal with my family. Here are details of my education and professional life:
EDUCATION
B.Sc in Geology from Tribhuvan University,
MSc in Geology from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal (1995)
PhD in Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering), Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Japan (2009)
Post-Doctorate in Geotechnical Engineering, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan (2013)
AWARD
Best research award - 2009 – Faculty of Engineering, Kagawa University, Japan
Young scientist award - 2009 - Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
Nepal Bidhya Bhushan 'ka' - 2009 - Ministry of Education, Government of Nepal
PROFESSION
Professional Engineering Geologist and Associate Professor, Tribhuvan University, Central Department of Geology, Kirtipur
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA
Member, American Society of Engineering Geologist (AEG), USA
Member, American Geophysical Union (AGU), USA
Founder member, Himalayan Landslide Society
Treasurer, Himalayan Landslide Society
Life Member, Nepal Geological Society
Member, Nepal Geotechnical Society
Executive member of 11th Executive Committee of Nepal Geological Society
Associate Member (Supporting Member), International Association of Engineering Geology and Environment
Member, Action Group for Geographic Information Nepal (AGGIN)
Member, DP-NET (Disaster Prevention Network Nepal)
COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Nepal, India, Japan, Taiwan, Uganda