Visit of Prof. Dr. John C. Badoux

Prof. Dr. Badoux, the former President of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the Chief Guest of 12^th KU-Convocation 2006, made a visit to Kathmandu University from 16^th to 22^nd March 2010. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Happy House Foundation (HHF), which is a non-government organization founded by Mr. and Mrs. Ullens in Switzerland. Central for Excellence in Production and Transportation of Electrical Energy is co-coordinating the research activities at School of Engineering supported by HHF.

During his visit, he discussed with Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Chief Examination Controller, Dean of School of Engineering and School of Science, Faculties and Research Fellows of HHF regarding effectiveness of Research and Development activities supported by HHF of Kathmandu University since 2004.

He also interacted with more than 175 students of Kathmandu University on “Engineering and Construction Practices: A Way forward for Continued Infrastructure Development”. After the presentation, he observed Rural Electrification through Water Mill and Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Alternator, piloted by CEPTE/KU, Gramin Urja Tatha Pravidi Sewa Kendra and Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal in Kusadevi VDC.

On behalf of School of Engineering, CEPTE extends its gratitude to Prof. Badoux for his continued support in recruiting research fellows and his vision to establish this institution.