Capacity-building and Sustainable Development
asta-ja iCC executive committee, 2020-2021
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Professor Durga D. Poudel, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, was the first President of Asta-Ja RDC, April, 2014-March, 2018. Professor Poudel is a Soil and Environmental Scientist, the Founder of the Asta-Ja Framework, Founding Member Asta-Ja Abhiyan Nepal, International Coordinator Asta-Ja ICC, Founding President Asta-Ja RDC and the Founding President of Asta-Ja USA. He is currently living in USA.
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Professor Basu D. Sharma, University of New Brunswick, Canada, is a Business Administration expert and the Founding member of Asta-Ja Abhiyan Nepal. Professor Sharma is the Founding editor of the Journal of Comparative International Management. He sits on the editorial boards of: the Journal of Management, the International Journal of Management Literature, Labour and Management in Development, Research and Practice in Human Resource Management, and Workplace Review. Professor Sharma lives in Canada.
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Dr. Krishna Belbase is an international development and evaluation expert with 25 years (1992-2017) of progressively responsible positions with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in various roles involving program management, policy advocacy and evaluation covering both development and humanitarian fields. Dr. Belbase has a solid academic background with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University, USA. He has travelled to more than 60 countries and presented in many international conferences. His areas of specialization include food and nutrition security, development planning and social protection.
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Dr. Arjun Aryal, the Founding General Secretary of Asta-Ja USA is a Geophysicist. Dr. Aryal received his PhD in Geophysics from the University of Hawaii in Hawaii, USA.. He received his MPhil degree in GIS and Remote Sensing from Cambridge University, England and MS degree in Geology from Purdue University, Indiana, USA. Dr. Aryal's expertise include understanding geologic processes such as landslides and earthquake cycles using data from GPS, radar satellites and laser scanners. He is also involved heavily in many education related charitable non-profit activities. Dr. Aryal is currently lives in Hawaii, USA.
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Dr. Purusotam (Puru) L Shrestha is Mines and Mineral Geologist. Dr. Shrestha had an opportunity to work in developing a School of Mines and supporting the state-owned gold, manganese and bauxite operations in Ghana. Dr. Shrestha joined BHP Utah International in 1989 as a R&D Manager for Mineral Development in Sunnyvale, California. In 2000, Dr. Puru Shrestha was transferred to Australia to take a new challenge as a Global Technology Manager to oversee the technology development for the world-class iron, coal, copper, nickel operations. Dr. Puru Shrestha currently lives in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
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Mr. Bishnu Raj Gautam, Hydrogeologist, received his M. Sc. degree in Geology from the St. Petersburg State Mining Institute, Russia. He received another M. Sc. degree in Hydrogeolgy from the University of Tubingen Germany. He was born in Arghakhanchi, and raised in Palpa and Bhairahawa, Nepal. He currently lives in Brisbane, Australia.
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Dr. Deben Sapcota, Poultry Scientist, is the Councilor of the World's Poultry Science Foundation, Executive Member of Indian Poultry Science Association, Member of Indian Veterinary Association, Member of Poultry Punch (New Delhi), Life Member of Indian Poultry Science Association, Animal Nutrition Society of India, and Indian Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Sapcota received his MVSc from Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderbad, India, and his Ph.D. degree from Indian Veterinary Research Institute. He was born and raised in Sonitpur, Assam, India, and he currently lives in Khanapara, Guwahati, India.
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Ms. Sabina Khatri, a hydro-geologist, is currently working as an officer (Technical) in Nepal. She was born and raised in Kathmandu. She holds a Master Degree in Tropical Hydrogeology and Environment Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. She also has a M.Sc. degree in Geology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Her area of expertise includes water resources, integrated water resources management including mainly groundwater, tubewells (shallow & deep), traditional water-system restoration, waste-water, wastewater treatment, solid waste management. She currently lives in Nepal.
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Dr. Kalpana Khanal is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, USA. Dr. Khanal is a member of the Association for Evolutionary Economics, Association for Institutional Thought, International Association of Feministic Economics, Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society in Economics), Western Social Science Association and Allied Social Science Association, Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas, and founding executive member of Asta-Ja USA. Dr. Khanal currently lives in Massachusetts, USA.
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Dr. Romy Das Karna completed her Master of Agriculture Systems at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at Justus Liebig University of Giessen in Germany. Her research interests include agriculture, natural resource and environmental economics, as well as food safety and food policy. Upon completion of her doctoral degree, she volunteered as a country partner of Nepal at the International Farm Comparison Network in Germany. Later, she worked as a consultant at the Rodale Institute, a pioneer organization in farming and research of organic agriculture in the U.S. Dr. Karna is currently working full time at the FoodChainID, an industry leader in food safety and Non-GMO certification business in North America .She currently lives in North Carolina, USA.
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Dr. Prasamsa Singh received her Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Environmental Science from Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, and her first M.Sc. degree on Hydrology and Meteorology from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Singh's Ph.D. dissertation title was "Characteristics of diurnal variation in summer precipitation over the central Tibetan Plateau, central India, and southern Himalayan foothills." Dr. Singh's research interest include understanding temporal variability of precipitation over south Asian monsoon region, and investigating changes in the characteristics of extreme rainfall events. Dr. Singh was a Postdoctoral Fellow at International Pacific Research Center, SOEST, University of Hawaii, USA, and at Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. She currently lives in Canada.
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asta-ja icc advisory committee, 2020-2021
gautam, shiva
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
Dr. Shiva Gautam, Biostatistician, is heavily involved in various organizations and initiatives dedicated to Nepal's socio-economic development including America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF), International Nepali Literary Society (INLS), and several other organizations that are based in US, Canada and Nepal. Through different activities, Dr. Gautam has been continuously engaged on important issues related to overall improvement of public health and education in Nepal. Dr. Gautam earned his Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Statistics from the University of Texas, Richardson, Texas, USA, and his Bacelor degree in Statistics from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He was born in Yangpang VDC, Bhojpur, and raised in Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal. Dr. Gautam currently lives in Florida, USA.
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
Dr. Gokarna Gharti-Chhetri, Molecular Biologist, received his M. Sc. and Ph. D. degrees in Plant Biotechnology from Vrije Universitet Brussels, Belgium. Dr. Gharti-Chhetri received his first M.Sc. degree in Agronomy & Management from the University of Philippines at Los Banos, Philippines. He received his .B. Sc. Agriculture degree from Udaipur, India. Dr. Gharti-Chhetri's wide range of expertise include biofuel production, molecular biology techniques, Scanning Electron Microscopy, wheat breeding, grain storage and post-harvest technology. Dr. Gharti-Chhetri's cutting-edge research include phytoremediation of arsenic in South Asian countries, the development of a plant-made subunit vaccine against genital herpes infection for Egypt, and citrus viruses in USA. He currently lives in Florida, USA.
shrestha, rajendra b.
gharti-chhetri, gokarna
shrestha, rajendra b.
Dr. Rajendra B. Shrestha, Agricultural and Resource Economist/Development Economist/Natural Resources and Environmental Management Specialist, received his Ph.D. (Honors) degree in Agricultural and Resources Economics from the University of Hawaii, USA, first Master’s degree in Statistics from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, and the second Master’s degree in Agricultural and Resources Economics from the Oregon State University, USA. Dr. Shrestha has over 35 years of International Development working experience with The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP and other International Agencies (bilateral and multi-lateral) including USAID, DIFID, DANIDA, WFP, FINIDA, Win Rock Int., and WWF. Dr. Shrestha was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he currently resides.
asta-ja digital
karki, bijaya, b.
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
Dr. Bijaya B. Karki, Computer Scientist, received his doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Dr. Karki was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is affiliated with Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He currently lives in Louisiana, USA. .
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
Mr. Sudeep Bhusan Aryal, Information Technologist, received his IT degree in Finland. Mr. Aryal has served NRNA as a Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Aryal was born and raised in Dhading district of Nepal, and he currently lives in Finland.
joshi, neela
Aryal, Sudeep Bhusan
shah, raghabendra
Ms Neela Joshi, a Computer Scientist, received her M.Sc. degree in Computer Science from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Ms. Joshi is a lead Drupal Developer at Baker Huges and GE Company, Houston, Texas. She has more than 12 years of experience in software development; she created complex back-end management systems including content management, e-commerce, customer relations and communication interfaces. She was born in Bajhang district of Nepal, and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. She currently lives in Houston, Texas, USA.
shah, raghabendra
sigdel, purushottam
shah, raghabendra
Mr. Raghabendra Shah
received his B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from IOE Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. After his BE degree, he worked for the Maintenance and Development of ERP system of Ghorahi Cement Industry in Kathmandu Nepal. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. He is currently living in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.
sigdel, purushottam
sigdel, purushottam
sigdel, purushottam
Mr. Purushottam Sigdel is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Mr. Sigdel received his 1st M.Sc. degree in Communication and Information from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and his 2nd M.Sc. degree in Computer Science from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. He was born and raised in Bardiya, Nepal, and he currently lives in Louisiana, USA.
bhandari, biplov
sigdel, purushottam
sigdel, purushottam
Mr. Biplov Bhandari, Geomatics Engineer (Remote Sensing and GIS), received his BE degree from Kathmandu University. Mr. Bhandari is currently working at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. His major responsibility includes developing Location-Based Early Warning System Software. He likes to work on ITs such as 3D and UAV. He was born and raised in Gulmi Nepal, and he currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand.
Adhikari, Madhav
bhattarai, keshav
Adhikari, Madhav
Mr. Madhav Adhikari, Founding Member and current Executive Board Member of Asta-Ja RDC, Nepal, is an expert in Urban and Regional Planning and GIS/RS. Mr. Adhikari received his Masters degree in Geography from TU, Nepal and M Sc degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Ben-Gurion University, Negev, Israel. Mr. Adhikari was born and raised in Dang district and he currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal.
gyawali, rudra
bhattarai, keshav
Adhikari, Madhav
Mr. Rudra Gnawali, a Ph. D. student in Electrical and Optical Engineering at University of Dayton, Ohio USA. Mr. Gnawali received his M. Sc.Physics degree from Banaras Hindu University(BHU), India, and another M.Sc. degree in Material Science from University of Memphis, USA. He was born in Bamgha VDC Gulmi, and currently lives in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
bhattarai, keshav
bhattarai, keshav
bhattarai, keshav
Dr. Keshav Bhattarai, Professor of Geography at the School of Geoscience, Physics, and Safety Sciences, University of Central Missouri, USA, received his Ph. D. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA. He earned his B. Sc. and BA degrees from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He also earned Associate of Indian Forest College post-graduate Diploma from Indian Forest College, Dehradun, India and M.Sc. in Natural Resource Management from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. In addition, Dr. Bhattarai also earned a Diploma in Aeronautical Radio Engineering. He was born and raised in Arghakhanachi district of Nepal, and he currently lives in Missouri, USA.
bhattarai, keshav
science, technology, environment, and urban development
adhikari, ambika p.
adhikari, ambika p.
adhikari, ambika p.
Dr. Ambika P. Adhikari, DDes., AICP, has over 25 years of professional and academic experience in urban and environmental planning and project management internationally, including in Nepal, India, USA, Canada, Mexico and the Pacific. In Nepal, he was a member of the Government of Nepal's National Water and Energy Commission – the highest policy making body in this sector. Dr. Adhikari received Doctorate in Urban Planning from Harvard University, obtained post graduate fellowship from MIT and M. Arch. from University of Hawaii. He was born and raised in Bhojpur, Nepal, and he currently lives in Arizona, USA.
Jaisi, Deb P.
adhikari, ambika p.
adhikari, ambika p.
Dr. Deb P Jaisi is an Environmental (Soil) Chemist at the University of Delaware, USA. Dr. Jaisi educational route traces from Tribhuvan University to Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Thailand), Miami University, Ohio, and finally Yale University, Connecticut. His research thrust lies in the environmental fate of several inorganic and organophosphorus compounds. Dr. Jaisi's trait originates from Parbat where he was born and raised and currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
pandey, ganesh
adhikari, ambika p.
pandey, ganesh
Dr. Ganesh Pandey, an Engineer, received his B.E. honors in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee, India, M. Eng. in Water Resources Engineering from AIT, Thailand, and PhD in Civil Engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He was born and raised in Tanahu, Nepal, and he currently lives in Davis, California, USA.
panta, anita
panta, anita
pandey, ganesh
Ms. Anita Pant, Wildlife Management/Plant-Insect Interactions Specialist, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. She is a member of Living Earth. Ms. Panta received her M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. She was born and raised in Kanchanpur, Nepal, and currently she lives in Louisiana, USA.
thapa, shyam
panta, anita
thapa, shyam
Dr. Shyam Thapa received his PhD degree in Environmental Sciences from Arkansas State University. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc .from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He served in Nature and Environmental Conservation – Nepal (NECON-Nepal) and presided Nepalese Students’ Association-Arkansas State University (2009-2011). He was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and currently lives in Oklahoma, USA..
regmi, binod
panta, anita
thapa, shyam
Dr. Binod Regmi received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA, received his master’s degree in Biological Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. He was born and raised in Palpa district of Nepal, and he currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA.
adhikari, raju
adhikari, raju
adhikari, raju
Dr. Raju Adhikari, a Chemist and Polymer Scientist, received his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from University of Delhi, India. His current research include the polymer for nutrient coating and film for agriculture application, RAFT polymer for cosmetic applications, fluorescent and phosphorescent small molecule, monomer and polymer for OLED application, biostable polyurethane for biomedical devices and biodegradable polymer for tissue engineering and food application. Dr. Adhikari currently lives in Melbourne, Australia.
aryal, santosh
adhikari, raju
adhikari, raju
Dr. Santosh Aryal, Biomedical Nanotechnologist, is a member of Nepal Chemical Society, American Chemical Society, Controlled Release Society, and Biomolecular Imaging. Dr. Aryal received his Ph.D. degree from Chonbuk National University, South Korea. He was born in Chidika VDC, Arghakhanchi, and raised in Butwal, Lumbini Nepal. He currently lives in Kansas, USA.
aryal, niroj
adhikari, raju
bastola, satish
Dr. Niroj Aryal specializes in water quality and ecological engineering. He is a dual major Ph. D. graduate in Biosystems Engineering and Environmental Engineering from Michigan State University, USA. He also owns Master's degree in Biosystems Engineering from Michigan State University, post graduate diploma in Environment Education and Sustainable Development from Kathmandu University and undergraduate degree in Agricultural Engineering from Tribhuvan University. Dr. Aryal, originally from Gorkha, Nepal, lives in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA.
bastola, satish
adhikari, sushil
bastola, satish
Dr. Satish Bastola, Water Resource Engineer, received his Ph.D. degree from University of Yamanashi, Kofu, Japan, and his M.Sc. and BE degrees from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Bastola's expertise include understanding terrestrial water cycle of medium to large river basins, and effect of climate and global change on water resources and hydrologic regimes, including floods and droughts. He utilizes hydrological models, global data sets, GIS, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, R, Data visualization tools and Remote Sensing in his research works. He was born and raised in Pokhara, Nepal, and he currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
aryal, rudra
adhikari, sushil
adhikari, sushil
Dr. Rudra Aryal, Physicist/Natural Scientist/Environmental Scientist, received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from University of Miami, Florida, USA. Dr. Aryal received his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Aryal's research focuses on air pollution especially on the interaction of solar radiation with surface level and column integrated atmospheric pollutant (aerosol) particles. Dr. Aryal was born and raised at Rampur in Palpa district of. Nepal. He currently lives in Rindge, New Hampshire, USA.
adhikari, sushil
adhikari, sushil
adhikari, sushil
Dr. Sushil Adhikari, an expert in Biological Engineering, is an Alumni Professor in the Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University, Alabama, USA. He is also the Director for the Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts at Auburn University. His research interest include Spectroscopy and Catalysis, Nanomaterials in Catalysis, and Nucleophile Catalysis. Dr. Adhikari earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, an M.S. degree in Energy Technology from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and a Ph.D. degree from Mississippi State University in Biological Engineering. He was born and raised in Dang, Nepal, and he currently lives in Auburn, Alabama, USA.
ghimire, jiwnath
lohani, govinda p.
pathak, pushpa r.
Dr. Jiwnath Ghimire, an urban planner, specializes in land use planning, transportation planning, geographic information systems, and disaster management. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Specialist in the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM). He completed his Master’s and Ph. D. degrees from Department of Urban and Regional Planning at UHM. Dr. Ghimire received his first Master’s degree in Rural Development from the Department of Rural Development at Tribhuban University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
pathak, pushpa r.
lohani, govinda p.
pathak, pushpa r.
Dr. Pushpa R. Pathak,MD, an Internal Medicine and Hospitalist, is a member of American College of Physician, and a Graduate of Shanghai Medical University, P.R.China. Dr. Pathak is fluent in Mandarin (Chinese language). He was born in Chitwan and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is a graduate of St. Xavier School. He currently lives and practices in Dallas, Texas, USA.
lohani, govinda p.
lohani, govinda p.
lohani, govinda p.
Dr. Govinda P. Lohani, MD, is an Internal Medicine and Primary Care Physician. Dr. Lohani was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal.Dr. Lohani practices in north Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
neupane, prakash
upadhyay, kanchan p.
lohani, govinda p.
Dr. Prakash Neupane, MD, is Internist, Hematology Specialist, and Oncology Specialist (Cancer). Dr. Neupane has 19 years of experience. He was born and raised in Jhapa, Nepal. Dr. Neupane lives in Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
upadhyay, kanchan p.
upadhyay, kanchan p.
upadhyay, kanchan p.
Dr. Kanchan P. Upadhyay, MD, is an Internist and Hematology/Oncology (cancer) Specialist. Dr. Upadhyay was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Upadhyay practices Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology in Leesville, Louisiana, USA.
poudel, rosina
upadhyay, kanchan p.
upadhyay, kanchan p.
Dr. Rosina Poudel, MD, MS, is an Internal Medicine Resident and a member of American College of Physicians. She has been involved in various volunteer works including teaching at underprivileged schools, running rural health workshops, and other community services locally and abroad such as Thailand and Saba. She was a founding Vice President of Multiculturalism in Healthcare, a student organization at Louisiana State University. She was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and moved to the United States as a child. She is very interested in global rural health. She currently lives in Louisiana, USA. .
neupane, manish
gupta, lal baboo
neupane, manish
Dr. Manish Neupane, Cancer Biologist, received his Veterinary Medicine degree from Tribhuwan University, Nepal, and got his PhD in Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology from Michigan State University, U.S.A. He did his post-doctoral study in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, Boston, U.S.A. Currently, he has been working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, U.S.A. Dr. Neupane has been extensively trained in understanding the biological basis of initiation and progression of cancers. He has been investigating various aspects of carcinogenesis at molecular, cellular and whole organism level using cutting edge technologies, and aims to translate his findings into clinics for the benefit of cancer patients. He was born and raised in Baratnagar, Nepal, and he currently lives in New Jersey, U.S.A.
sharma, jigyasa
gupta, lal baboo
neupane, manish
Ms. Jigyasa Sharma is a Doctor of Science candidate in the Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, MA, USA. As a part of her doctoral training, she is keen on building an expertise in combined use of quantitative (epidemiological and econometric) and qualitative methods in global health research. Jigyasa also worked with the Department of Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva on projects aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health of women globally. Jigyasa received her Bachelor degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delihi, India, an MSc. in Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) from McGill University, Canada, and A.B. in Biological Sciences and Politics from Mount Holyoke College. She was born and raised in Chitwan, Nepal, and she currently lives in Boston, MA, USA.
gupta, lal baboo
gupta, lal baboo
gupta, lal baboo
Dr. Lal Baboo Gupta, Dental Surgeon, is a retired Dental Surgeon from the Government of Nepal. Dr. Gupta received his Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS) degree from Demont Morency College of Dentistry in Lahore, Pakistan. Dr. Gupta joined the Government of Nepal in 1980 and retired in 2010. He worked in different zonal hospitals including Jhapa, Janakpur, Biratnagar, Birgunj and in Bir Hospital in Nepal. Dr. Gupta currently runs his Birta Dental Clinic in Birgunj, Nepal. He was born and raised in Shabhu Nath Municipality, Kachandaha-1, Saptari, Nepal.
sharma, achyut
dhital, narayan p.
gupta, lal baboo
Dr. Achyut Sharma, a microbiologist, is the pioneer in founding Nepal’s educational program on microbiology. Dr. Sharma received his Ph. D degree in Microbiolog from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh,UK, 2nd M.S. in Microbiology from, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, and his first M.Sc degree in Botany from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Sharma has worked in many organizations at various capacities including Enzcycle Lab, LLC, Indiana; EMSL Analytical, Inc., Indianapolis, IN; EMSL Analytical, Inc., Milpitas, CA, USA; Nepal Medical College, Nepal; Institute of Medicine ,Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu Nepal; and Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
He currently lives in Chicago, USA.
gautam, sushil
dhital, narayan p.
dhital, narayan p.
Dr. Sushil Gautam, Wetland Biogeochemist and Environmental Scientist, received his B.Sc (Hons) in Environmental Science from Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal; Master’s degree from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA; and Ph.D. from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. Dr. Gautam was born in Kapilvastu, Nepal. He currently lives in Houston, Texas, USA
dhital, narayan p.
dhital, narayan p.
dhital, narayan p.
Dr. Narayan Prasad Dhital, Forest Scientist, received his Bachelor in Commerce and B.Sc. Forestry degrees from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, M.Sc. in Forestry from Wageningan University, The Netherlands, and Ph.D. in Forest Science from Laval University, Quebec, Canada. He is fluent in Tibetan, French, English, Hindi and Nepali languages. He was born and raised in Kavre district of Nepal, .and he currently lives in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
khadka, udhab raj
khadka, udhab raj
khadka, udhab raj
Dr. Udhab Raj Khadka, Water Resource and Green Remedial Technologist, is a life member of Nepal Geographic Information System Society, Nepal Biotechnology Association, and Indian Association of Hydrologists. Dr. Khadka received his Ph.D. degree from India. He was born and raised in Yagyanbhumi VDC, Dhanusha, Janakpur, Nepal, and he currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal.
gautam, shankar
khadka, udhab raj
khadka, udhab raj
Mr. Shankar Gautam, Engineer, received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and he received Master of Engineering degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Mr. Gautam was born in Arghakhanchi and raised in Bhairahawa, Nepal. He currently lives in Florida, USA.
parajuli, indira
khadka, udhab raj
parajuli, indira
Ms. Indira Parajuli, a Ph.D. student in Environmental Engineering at Incheon National University, Korea, is highly experienced individual in Social Mobilization of stakeholders in the field of Environment and Community Development. Ms. Parajuli was born and raised in Pokhara, Nepal, and she currently lives in South Korea.
pariyar, bishnu
pariyar, bishnu
parajuli, indira
Dr. Bishnu Pariyar, faculty member in School of Geography, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, is an expert in Natural Resource Management, Poverty Alleviation and Livelihoods, and Energy Policy. He is the Founding Director of Children Support Fellowship Nepal. Dr. Pariyar received his PhD degree in Environment and Social Policy, and his B A (Hons) degree in Social Policy from the University of York, United Kingdom. He was born and raised in Lamjumg, Nepal, and he currently lives in York, UK.
shrestha, sahas
pariyar, bishnu
shrestha, sahas
Mr. Sahas Shrestha, a Water Resource Engineer, is an expert in flood forecasting using Hydraulic/Hydrologic Simulation Models. He received his M.Sc. in Civil Engineering degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, and Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. Mr. Shrestha was born and raised in Hetauda-6, Chaughada, , Makawanpur, Nepal, and he currently resides in Houston, Texas, USA.
pokhrel, sagar
pariyar, bishnu
shrestha, sahas
Dr. Sagar Pokhrel received his Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics from Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA. He is a member of American Association of Physicist in Medicine. His academic degrees include BS in Physics from TU, Nepal, and MS in Mathematics from Arkansas State University, USA. Mr. Pokhrel was born in Paralmi VDC-2, Gulmi , and raised in Butwal, Nepal. He currently lives in Temple, TX, USA.
entrepreneurship, business, policy, and prosperity
rauniar, rupak
rauniar, rupak
rauniar, rupak
Dr. Rupak Rauniar, an expert on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and New Product Development received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. Dr. Rauniar is the Vice-President of Nepalese Association of Houston, Advisor to South Asian Youth Alliance, and member at the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society. Dr. Rauniar was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, and he currently lives in Houston, Texas, USA.
Niraula, tara
rauniar, rupak
rauniar, rupak
Dr. Tara Niraula, an educator, researcher, and social policy expert, received his bachelor degree in Education from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, a double masters in Educational Administration and his Doctor of Education degree in Organization and Leadership from Teachers College of Columbia University, New York, USA. Dr. Niraula has served in many social organizations including the Nepalese Americas Council/Non -Resident Nepali Association of North America and America Nepal Friendship Society. Dr. Niraula was born and raised in Therathum district. and he currently resides in New York, USA.
karki, bhim
rauniar, rupak
karki, purna b.
Mr. Bhim B. Karki, a Certified Public Accountant and Finance/Economics professional, has been serving Nepalese diaspora through Nepal Society of Texas, the NRN, and the Association of the Nepalese in the Americas (ANA). He is the Founding President of the International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) Texas Chapter. He earned two MBAs, one from Tribhuwan University, Nepal and another from Colorado Technical University, USA. Mr. Karki was born and raised in Syngja district of Nepal, and he currently lives in Dallas, Texas, USA.
karki, purna b.
karki, purna b.
karki, purna b.
Mr. Purna Bahadur Karki, a Ph.D. candidate at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, is an expert on Peacebuilding, Post-Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution. Mr. Karki is a member of the Japanese Association for South Asian Studies (JASAS). He holds MA degree in International Studies. Mr. Karki was born and raised in Shankar Pokhari VDC-8 of Parbat, Nepal, and he currently lives in Tokyo, Japan.
poudel, krishna
karki, purna b.
poudel, krishna
Mr. Krishna Poudel, President of The Nepalese Democratic Forum (NDF), Denmark, and Ex-General Secretary of NRNA NCC Denmark, received his 1st Master's degree in Economics from TU, Kirtipur, Nepal, and 2nd Master's degree in Economic History from Lund University in Sweden. Mr. Poudel was born and raised in Pula Bhiramuni, Myagdi, Nepal, and he currently lives in Denmark.
nepal, sanjay
karki, purna b.
poudel, krishna
Dr. Sanjay Nepal, an expert on Tourism and Parks & Protected Areas, received his M.Sc. degree from the Asian Institute Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Nepal was born and raised in Kathmandu, and he currently lives in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
adhikari, deergha r.
adhikari, deergha r.
adhikari, deergha r.
Dr. Deergha Adhikari, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, is the Founding member of Asta-Ja Abhiyan Nepal. He was born and raised in Birgunj, Parsa district, Nepal, and he currently lives in Louisiana, USA.
adhikari, murali
adhikari, deergha r.
adhikari, deergha r.
Dr. Murali Adhikari, Online Small Business Development and Marketing Expert, received his Ph.D. in Agri. Econ. along with M.Sc. in Statistics from University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA. He received his 1st M.Sc. degree in Agri. Econ. from Auburn University, Alabama, USA. He was born in Tanahu and raised in Chitwan district of Nepal. He currently llives in Irving, Texas, USA.
mahato, ranjeet
adhikari, deergha r.
mahato, ranjeet
Mr. Ranjeet Mahato, International Tax, FDI, and Corporate Finance Expert, holds Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from European Cyprus University, Nicosia. He is a Chartered Certified International Tax Analyst (CITA), qualified from Thomson Jefferson School of Law San Diego, USA and also holds certificate from the Institute of Directors (IoD), UK. Mr. Mahato was born and raised in Matihani, Mahottari, Nepal. He currently lives in Cyprus.
bista, krishna
parajuli, bandita
mahato, ranjeet
Dr. Krishna Bista, Higher Education Expert, received his EdD degree in Educational Leadership/Higher Education from Arkansas State University, MS degree in Post-Secondary Education & English from Troy University, Alabama, USA, and MA in English Language & Literature from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Dr. Bista is a faculty member of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy at Morgan State University, Maryland, USA. Dr. Bista was born and raised in Bhojpur, Nepal. He currently lives in Maryland, USA.
parajuli, bandita
parajuli, bandita
parajuli, bandita
Ms. Bandita Parajuli, Communication Expert, is involved in environment, youth and community services in Nepal since many years. She received MS in Communication Studies from University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA, and her other degrees include MA in Economics, PGD in Environment Education and Sustainable Development. She was born in Hetauda and raised in Hetauda, Pokhara and Kathmandu. She currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal.
khanal, aditya
parajuli, bandita
parajuli, bandita
Dr. Aditya R. Khanal, Agricultural and Applied Economist, received B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Sciences from IAAS, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. He received three master's degrees: MA in Economics from Virginia Tech, USA, and MS in Finance and MS in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University, Louisiana, USA. He received his PhD degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Louisiana State University, Louisiana, USA. Dr. Khanal’s area of expertise include Agribusiness, Finance, Food Security, and Economic Development. He was born in Gulmi district of Nepal, and raised in Gulmi and Rupandehi districts of Nepal. He currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
limbu, marohang
paudel, krishna p.
gautam, shriniwas
Dr. Marohang Limbu, an expert in Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, earned his 1st MA degree in English Literature from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and his 2nd MA degree in Rhetoric and Professional Communication from New Mexico State University, New Mexico, USA. Dr.Limbu earned his PhD degree in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, USA. Dr. Limbu was born and brought up in Sungnam, Tehrathum, Nepal, and currently he lives in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
gautam, shriniwas
paudel, krishna p.
gautam, shriniwas
Dr. Shriniwas Gautam, Agricultural Economist, received his Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Missouri, USA. Dr. Gautam has earned three master's degrees: 1st Master's degree in Agriculture from Marathwada Agricultural University, Maharashtra, India, 2nd in Sociology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and 3rd in Agricultural Economics with focus on Agribusiness and International Development from Michigan State University, USA. Dr. Gautam was born in Gulmi district and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He currently lives in Bagkok, Thailand.
paudel, krishna p.
paudel, krishna p.
paudel, krishna p.
Dr. Krishna P. Paudel, Environmental and Resource Economist, received B.Sc.degree from IAAS, Rampur, M.S. degree from Auburn University, USA, and Ph.D. degree from the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA. Dr. Paudel was born and raised in Chitwan, Nepal, and he currently lives in Louisiana, USA.
poudel, krishna l.
gautam, khem sharma
paudel, krishna p.
Dr. Krishna Lal Poudel, Agricultural Economist, earned B.Sc. in Agriculture and M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from IAAS, Rampur and PhD in Environment and Resource Sciences from University of Miyazaki, Japan. Currently, he is doing his 2nd Ph.D. degree in Water Resource Economics from University of Missouri, Columbia. Dr. Poudel was born and raised in Chitwan, Nepal, and currently lives in Columbia, Missouri, USA.
moktan, pushpa l.
gautam, khem sharma
gautam, khem sharma
Mr. Pushpa Lal Moktan, Monitoring and Evaluation, Value Chain, Agri. Economics; Mr. Moktan received his B.Sc. degree from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, and M.Sc. degree in Rural Development from AIT, Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Moktan was born and raised in Dhanusha, Nepal. He is currently living in Kathmandu, Nepal
gautam, khem sharma
gautam, khem sharma
gautam, khem sharma
Dr. Khem Sharma Gautam, Economist, received his B.Sc. degree from Sri Lanka, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from University of Hawaii, USA. Dr. Gautam was born and raised in Parbat district, Nepal. He currently lives in Virginia, USA.
food, agriculture, nutrition, and healthte
dahal, peetambar
dahal, peetambar
dahal, peetambar
Dr. Peetambar Dahal, Plant Biologist, received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees on Plant Biology from the University of California at Davis, California, USA. Dr. Dahal received his B.Sc. degree in Agriculture from the Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), formerly University of Udaipur, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Dr. Dahal has an extensive working experience in Nepal including in Plant Quarantine, Horticulture Seed Production, and Postharvest technologies. Dr. Dahal currently lives in Davis, California, USA.
neupane, kabi R.
dahal, peetambar
dahal, peetambar
Dr. Kabi R Neupane, Plant Molecular Physiologist, received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics) from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India, and Ph.D. from University of Hawaii, USA. Dr. Neupane was born in Wana VDC, Sankhuwa-sabha and raised in Wana, Khandbari and Biratnagar, Nepal. He currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
sainju, upendra
dahal, peetambar
sainju, upendra
Dr. Upendra Man Sainju, Soil Scientist, received his B.S. Agriculture degree from University of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, M.S. in Soil Science from University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, and Ph.D. in Soil Science from University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. He is Associate Editor in Agronomy Journal. He was born and raised in Bhaktapur, Nepal, and he currently lives in Sidney, Montana, USA.
tiwari, ambika
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
sainju, upendra
Ms. Ambika Tiwari, Environmental/Water Quality Specialist, received her M.Sc. Degree from Florida A&M University, Florida, USA and her B.Sc. Degree from IAAS, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. Ms. Tiwari has working experiences as an Assistant Agronomist at NARC, Nepal, and as an Environmental Specialist with Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida, USA. Her areas of expertise include Agricultural Water Quality Research, Best Management Practices, Algal Taxonomy and Environmental Protection and Restoration. She currently lives in Mississippi State in USA.
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
Mr. Bishnu Dayal Singh Tharu, Agricultural System Scientist, received his M.Sc. degree in Agricultural System from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, and his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Economics degree from University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. His working experience include: Regional Team Leader/ Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for PACT; CEO for Mithila Laghu Bitta Bikas Bank, Dhalkeber; and Officer to Section Chief, Regional Training Chief, SMED Division, ADB Ltd. He was born and raised in Mahottary, Nepal. He currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal.
khatiwada, bed prasad
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
tharu, bishnu dayal singh
Dr. Bed Prasad Khatiwada is a horticulturist by study and has gained experiences of working with farming families in sustainable livelihood and economic empowerment issues for 8 years. With expertise in Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for detection of internal defects in fruits, Dr. Khatiwada worked for University of California Davis (UC Davis) as postdoctoral research scholar. Dr. Khatiwada is a free lancer postharvest horticulturist, and he currently lives Brisbane, Australia.
adhikari, kabindra
adhikari, kabindra
adhikari, kabindra
Dr. Kabindra Adhikari is a Soil Scientist with expertise in soil mapping, GIS and terrain analysis. He received his PhD from Aarhus University, Denmark, M.Sc. from Ghent University, Belgium, and B.Sc. from IAAS Rampur, Nepal. Dr. Adhikari was born and raised in Tanahun, Nepal, and he currently lives in Madison, USA.
bhattari, surya
adhikari, kabindra
adhikari, kabindra
Dr. Surya Bhattarai, .Agriculture Research, Teaching & Industry Development. Dr. Bhattarai received his Ph.D. degree from Central Queensland University, Australia. He was born and raised in Pokhara, Nepal, and currently lives in Rockhampton, QLD, Australia.
bhandari, tilak
adhikari, kabindra
chapagain, bishnu p.
Mr. Tilak Bhandari is a Natural Rubber Scientist. Mr. Bhandari is the Founder and Executive Director of Institute of Rubber and Jatropha Research-Nepal; He received his B.Sc. degree in Agriculture from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He was born and raised in Paluntar, Gorkha, Nepal. He currently lives in Texas, USA.
chapagain, bishnu p.
chapagain, bishnu p.
chapagain, bishnu p.
Dr. Bishnu P. Chapagain, Plant Biologist and Agriculture and Community Development Specialist, is the Founding General Secretary of Asta-Ja RDC, Nepal. Dr. Chapagain received B.Sc. degree from IAAS, Rampur, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Ben-Gurion University, Israel. Dr Chapagain was born in Kaski and raised in Chitwan district. He lives in Kathmandu, Nepal.
bhandari, prem b.
chapagain, bishnu p.
bhandari, prem b.
Dr. Prem B. Bhandari, Social Demographer, received his Ph.D. degree from Pennsylvania State University, USA, M.S. degree from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand, and B.Sc. degree from Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Dr. Bhandari’s major research expertise include social research methods, migration, population health, rural social change, natural resources, and sociology of agriculture. Dr. Bhandari is the Founding Vice President of Asta-Ja USA. He was born and raised in Salyan, Nepal, and he currently lives in Michigan, USA.
kafle, jagannath
chapagain, bishnu p.
bhandari, prem b.
Mr. Jagannath Kafle is the Founder of Rural Urban Development Consultancy, Kathmandu, and the Dakshinkali Agriculture and Livestock Pv.ltd., Nepal. Mr. Kafle received Masters degree in Economics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He was born and raised in Udayapur district, Nepal, and he currently lives in Helsinki, Finland.
panthee, dilip
devkota, rajendra
devkota, rajendra
Dr. Dilip Panthee, Harticultural Scientist/Tomato Breeder received his B.Sc. degree from IAAS, Rampur, M.Phill. from University of Birmingham and Reading, UK, and Ph.D. from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA. Dr. Panthee was born and raised in Gulmi. He currently lives in North Carolina, USA.
devkota, rajendra
devkota, rajendra
devkota, rajendra
Dr. Rajendra Devkota, Organic Agriculture and Food System Specialist, received his Ph.D. degree from Hohenheim University, Germany. Dr. Devkota was born and raised in Chitwan district, Nepal, and he currently lives in Germany.
tiwari, khusi r.
devkota, rajendra
Ghimire, Ramjee p.
Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari, Plant Breeder. received his Ph.D. degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from University of Manitoba, Canada. He was born and raised in Lamjung district, Nepal, and he currently lives in Mississippi, USA. .
Ghimire, Ramjee p.
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Ghimire, Ramjee p.
Dr. Ramjee P. Ghimire, Sustainability Scientist, received his Ph.D. degree in Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies from Michigan State University, USA. His major research interests include agricultural extension, competency assessment of students and staff, program evaluation, and food security. He currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Dhungana, a PhD Student in Crop Production at Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea.Mr. Dhungana has received MS degree in Agriculture and MA degree in Sociology. He was born and raised in Lalbandi VDC, Sarlahi, Nepal, and he currently lives in Daegu, South Korea.
paudel, rama
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Dhungana, sanjeev k.
Ms. Rama Paudel received her M.Sc degree in Plant Science from California State University, Fresno, USA. She received her B.Sc. degree from IAAS, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. She has been actively involved in human rights and civil society movements in Nepal. She was born and raised in Syangja, Nepal, and she currently lives in California, USA.
shrestha, anil
kafle, lekhnath
shrestha, anil
Dr. Anil Shrestha, Weed Scientist, received his B.Sc. Ag degree from Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, India, M.Sc. from Cornell University, USA, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University, USA. Dr. Shrestha was born and raised in Biratnagar, Morang district of Nepal, and he currently lives in California, USA.
panta, ganesh
kafle, lekhnath
shrestha, anil
Dr. Ganesh Panta, an Iimmunodiagnostic Scientist, received his B.Sc Ag. degree from Punjab Agricultural University, India, 1st M.Sc. degree from University of Wales, United Kingdom, and 2nd M. Sc. degree and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. Dr. Panta was born and raised in Lamjung, Nepal, and he currently lives in . Maine, USA.
kafle, lekhnath
kafle, lekhnath
kafle, lekhnath
Dr. Lekhnath Kafle, Integrated Pest Management/Pest Control Scientist, is the Founding Coordinator of NRN Taiwan, Founder member of Nepal Taiwan Association, member of International Nepalese Literature Society, and member of Global Federation of Nepali Literature. Dr. Kafle was born in Gulmi, Nepal, and raised in Shillong (Meghalaya) India and Rupandehi, Nepal. He currently lives in Taiwan
shrestha, raj
adhikari, yagya p.
kafle, lekhnath
Dr. Raj K. Shrestha, Soil Scientist, received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Soil Science from the University of the Philippines, Manila, the Philippines. Dr. Shrestha was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, and he currently lives in Blacksberg, Verginia, USA.
adhikari, yagya p.
adhikari, yagya p.
adhikari, yagya p.
Dr. Yagya Prasad Adhikari, Canopy Ecosystem and Environment Specialist, received his 1st M.Sc. in Botany From TU Nepal, and 2nd M.Sc. in Sustainable Resource Management and Ph.D. in Canopy Ecology from TUM Germany. He is he Founding President of Canopy and Environment Conservation Nepal, Founding Member of Sustainable Environmental and Ecosystem Management Nepal, and NRNA-ICC member, Germany. He was born and raised in Kaski, Nepal, and he currently lives in Munich, Germany.
pandey, raju r.
adhikari, yagya p.
adhikari, yagya p.
Dr. Raju Pandey, Pest Management, IPM and Organic Agriculture Scientist. Dr. Pandey received his Ph.D. degree in Entomology from University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA, M. Sc. degree in Crop Protection from University of Reading, UK, and B.Sc. in Agriculture: from Punjab Agricultural University, Akola, India. Dr. Pandey was born and raised in Nuwakot, Nepal, and he currently lives in Riverside, California, USA.