Professional Experience
Project Geophysicist (Sept 2023 to date)
Terracon Consultants Inc., Dallas, TX
Graduate Research Assistant (Aug 2018 - Aug 2023)
Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
Project: Alaska Lg Tomography, Ground Motion Intensity Correlation Equation Development, and Subduction and Crustal GMM Alaska Regional Adjustment.
Project: Earthquake Hazard Assessment in five different counties in Tennessee: Hazard Mapping, Assessment, and Education.
Graduate Research Assistant (Jan 2017 - Jul 2017)
Institut des Sciences de la Terre (ISTerre), Grenoble, France
Project: Seismic Responses of the Basin-fill Sediments and RC-buildings in the Kathmandu Valley (Nepal) - A Preliminary Study
Adjunct Faculty (Jul 2014 - Aug 2016)
Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Senior Geologist (Jul 2014 - Aug 2016)
Geo Consult P. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal
Geologist (Oct 2012 - Jun 2014)
Full Bright Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal
Project: “Impact of Climate Change in Water-Induced Disasters in Koshi River Basins and their Management.”
Consulting (click to expand)
2016
Study of Shalu Landslide, Ramechhap District for Nova Multiservices Pvt. Ltd.
Geological and engineering geological study of landslide in Tiliche village of Manang district, Nepal for Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention, Government of Nepal.
Detailed Engineering Survey, Planning and Design of Tanakpur Main Canal (Ch.12+690 to Ch. 28+186 km), Link Canal and Irrigation Systems (Canal Networks and Command Area Development Works) of Tanakpur Main Canal (Ch. 0+000 to Ch. 28+186 km) of Mahakali Irrigation Project Stage-III.
2015
Geological and engineering geological study of the landlsides and resettlement suitability analysis around Duguna village of Sindhupalchowk district, Nepal, for Dwarika’s Association.
An engineering geological survey of the trail to access to the northern part of Dolakha District of Nepal to provide safe and sustainable post-earthquake trail for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) rapid assessment, Government of Nepal.
An engineering geological survey of the trail to access to the northern part of Gorkha District of Nepal to provide safe and sustainable post-earthquake trail for the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) rapid assessment, Government of Nepal..
Engineering geological investigation of some critical villages in Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts, central Nepal – a survey in the context of Gorkha, Nepal earthquake, 2015 for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Recovery Program Nepal.
2014
Geological Mapping and reserve estimation of coal deposits around Bharakshetra area, Sunsari.
Geological Mapping and Gold Prospect Analysis around Lungri Khola area, Rolpa.
Feasibility study of Saru Khola Hydroelectric Project: a supporting project for the construction of Nalsing Gad Hydropower Project, Jajarkot, Western Nepal for Electricity Development Board, Government of Nepal.
2013
Engineering geological mapping of left side main canal alignment and the command area of Sikta Irrigation Project (SIP) in Banke District, Western Nepal for Mamata Engineering Consult Pvt. Ltd.
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of copper around Takasera-Takagau area, Rukum District, Western Nepal for Krishna Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of lead around Bhabang area, Rolpa District, Western Nepal for Nisha Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of copper around Damri area, Pyuthan District, Western Nepal for Dibyama Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Geological mapping and sampling of the Limestone deposits around Bijuwar area, Pyuthan District, Western Nepal for Sonapur Cement Pvt. Ltd.
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of lead around Bhabang area, Rolpa District, Western Nepal for Nisha Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Geological mapping and sampling of the Limestone deposits around Sitalpati area, Sallyan District, Western Nepal for Sonapur Cement Pvt. Ltd.
Geological study of the landslides at and around Doba VDC, Myagdi District for Mamata Engineering Consult Pvt. Ltd.
Geological mapping and sampling of the limestone deposits around Gairigau area, Rolpa District, Western Nepal for Nisha Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of Aluminium around Phaparbaari area, Makwanpur District, Central Nepal for Nisha Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
2012
Preliminary geological study of Landslide at Birgha, Archale, Syangja District, Western Nepal for Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP), Government of Nepal.
2011
Preliminary geological survey on the ore concentration of lead around Kochhatte area, Salyan district, Western Nepal for Shikhar Khanij Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Pre-feasibility geological survey of Rukumkot - Ranimatta road (a portion of Puspalal Rajmarg) for Face Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Pre-feasibility geological survey of Kathmandu – Sallyantar – Palumtar – Bhorletar – Pokhara road (a portion of Puspalal Rajmarg) for Tech Studio of Engineering (TSE) Pvt. Ltd.
2010
Pre-feasibility geological survey of Sardewa Khola Hydropower Project for Team Nepal Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Pre-feasibility geological survey of Muwa Khola Hydropower Project for Alliance Consults Pvt. Ltd.
Pre-feasibility geological survey of Bagmati Watershed for Alliance Consults Pvt. Ltd.
Feasibility geological survey of Rukumgad Khola Hydropower Project for Rapti Hydro and General Construction Company Pvt. Ltd.