Biography

Dr. Suman Manandhar is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University, Nepal, specializing in geotechnical engineering and geo-disaster studies. His work integrates advanced research in foundation engineering, ground improvement, slope stability, mining and multi-hazard assessment, climate change-induced geo-disasters, and resilient infrastructure development.

Dr. Manandhar has held distinguished academic and research positions in Japan, including postdoctoral appointments at Kyushu University (October 2010–September 2012 and June 16, 2023–March 31, 2024), and faculty roles as Lecturer, Senior Research Fellow, and Visiting Associate Professor at the Institute of Lowland and Marine Research, Saga University (October 01 2012–March 28, 2017). These appointments have significantly contributed to his global research perspective and international collaborations.

He established a non-profit research organization in December 2019 and is a Senior Research Fellow of the Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS). He has made substantial scholarly contributions, authoring over 70 publications in leading SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceedings. His research is widely recognized for advancing knowledge in geotechnical engineering and disaster risk reduction, particularly in the context of rapidly urbanizing and hazard-prone regions.

His academic excellence has been honored with several prestigious distinctions, including a Gold Medal from the King for achieving 

the 

highest rank in his Master’s degree in Geology, the RONAST award for outstanding thesis work, and a Presidential Gold Medal for his Doctoral degree. He was also awarded the highly competitive Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for his 

doctoral studies 

in Civil and Structural Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) at Kyushu University (October, 2007–September, 2010).

Dr. Manandhar’s professional career spans academia, industry, and international research collaboration. He began as a Mining Engineer (Department Manager, DM-1) at Godawari Marble Industries Pvt. Ltd. (2000), followed by his role as Lecturer at the Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University (December 10, 2000–September 30, 2007), where he contributed to teaching and research in engineering geology and geotechnics for Master’s students.

In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Manandhar is actively engaged in scholarly publishing and serves as an editorial leader. He has served as Lead Guest Editor of Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities (Springer Nature), Associate Editor and Chief Guest Editor of Lowland Technology International, and as an editorial board member of several international journals. He has contributed to several international academic publications and scholarly activities, including multiple volumes in the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering series (Volumes 445, 446, 447, and 448, Springer) on themes such as climate change adaptation, natural geo-disasters and resiliency, sustainable construction resources, and geo-sustainnovation for resilient society from the Select Proceedings of CREST 2023; the Abstract Volume of the First Himalayan Engineering Geological Congress (HEGC-I, 2019); and ASEAN Collaborative Lectures on Lowland Technology held at the Institute of Lowland and Marine Research (ILMR), Saga University, Japan (2013 and 2014). He is also a reviewer for leading journals such as Soils & Foundations, Geomorphology, Computers and Geotechnics, and ICE publications, contributing to the advancement of high-quality research in the field.

He is a life member of the Nepal Geotechnical Society and the Geological Society of Nepal, and an active member of Lions Clubs International. Through his interdisciplinary research, leadership, and global collaborations, Dr. Manandhar continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable engineering practices and disaster resilience worldwide.