Research

Funded Research Project

1. Technical Investigation of Tunnel Support Technology in Hydropower Projects Located in the Himalayan Region of Nepal. (On-going) Project Leader, In collaboration with Hydro Tunneling and Research Pvt. Ltd., Nepal, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway and Seoul National University, Korea. The Project is funded by Energize Nepal Kathmandu University.

2.Design and Construction of observatory Tunnel in Kathmandu University hillock. (on-going)

3. Assessment and Numerical Modeling of Selected Hydropower Tunnel in the Nepal Himalaya. (On-going) Principal Investigator, Department of Civil & Geomatics Engineering, Kathmandu University. The project is awarded by University Grant Commission, Nepal

4. Standardization and Development of Civil Design Framework for Micro/Mini/Small Hydropower Projects: Assessing Existing Design Procedures and Considering Impacts of Climate Change, Project Leader. The project is funded by Renewable Nepal, Kathmandu University. The project was completed and collaborated with Cross Momentum Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Nepal. (Successfully Completed)

5. Performance Study of Micro Hydropower System in Nepal, Funded by Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, (2008-2009) Completed

Ph.D. Research Work Supervision

Seismic Response Analysis of Underground Structures in the Himalayan Region (2022- 2024)

Graduate Research Work Supervision (MS by Research)

Numerical Modelling for Analysis and Design of Tunnel Support in Squeezing Ground Condition (2019-2021)

Study of Effect of Fault in Weak Rock Mass in the Stability of Tunnel (2019-2021)

Design of Initial Shotcrete Lining for Underground Structures Using Finite Element Method (2022-2024) 

 Conference, Workshop and Training Projects

1. Organized one-day International Workshop on Tunnel Construction Practices in the Himalaya. Jointly organized by Hydro Tunneling and Research Pvt. Ltd., Nepal, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway and Seoul National University, Korea. In association with Nepal Society for Rock Mechanics (NSRM), and International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM)

2. Registration Chair, 5th International Conference Development of Renewable Energy Technology, Kathmandu, Kathmandu University.

3. 5-days training on Earthquake Resistant Design (EQRD) and Retrofitting techniques of Buildings in Nepal- Use of Nepal National Building Codes with Computer Aided Design, June 18-22, 2018, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Nepal. Training Coordinator, Funded by University Grant Commission, Nepal. (Successfully Completed)

4. 4-days Training on Design and Analysis of Underground Structures in Himalayan Region of Nepal, July 2-5, 2017, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel Nepal: Training Coordinator, Funded by University Grant Commission, Nepal. (Successfully Completed)

5. Training given to Civil Engineers on Post Damage Assessment, Repair, & Strengthening of Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Structure, July 2015, Organized by Nepal Engineering Association, after Gorkha Earthquake 2015

6. Organized the training Program on the International training program on Design and Installation of Micro-Hydro Power Plant, 16-31 March 2008 Kathmandu University in association with Practical action, Nepal.