ANJU SHRESTHA

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Marlborough, MA, 01752 603-***-****

USA

Interests: Water quality data analysis, storm sampling, watershed management, lab work, analyze flow path of nutrients, wetland maintenance, soil sampling, etc.

EDUCATION

MS in Environmental Science and Policy, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, USA [2015-2017] (GPA: 3.83 out of 4)

Thesis – “Effects of Storm Events on Stream Flows and Phosphorus Concentration from Forested Stream Catchment of Squam Lake in New Hampshire” under the supervision of Dr. Mark B. Green and Dr. Joseph N. Boyer. The major objective of my thesis was to measure the phosphorus concentration in the stream at hourly resolution during storm events and analyze the temporal variability of different phosphorus species. I also tried to explore the contribution of different flow paths to phosphorus concentration and species during the event. I defended my thesis on May 4th 2017.

Coursework: Watershed Systems, Land Conservation Techniques, Watershed Hydrology, Environmental Law Policy and Management, Analysis of Limnological Systems, Ecological Economics, Science-Based Research Design and Data Visualization, and Environmental Ethics.

MS in Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal [2007- 2009] (GPA: 4 out of 4)

Thesis – “Ethnobotany of Bhaktapur, Nepal” under the supervision of Professor Dr. Siddhi Bir Karmacharya. The major objective of my thesis was to document all the ethnically important vegetations found in Bhaktapur municipality. I had enlisted 213 plants with their importance uses and other descriptions.

Coursework: Pollution and Monitoring, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Energy, Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Impact and Mitigation Technique, Mountain Environment, Natural Hazard and Solid Waste Management, Microbiology, and Ecotoxicology.

BS in Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal [2004-2007] (GPA: 3.93 out of 4)

Coursework: Research Methodology, Environmental Pollution and Monitoring, Resources Conservation and Management, Biostatistics, Basic Chemistry, and Zoology.

SKILLS

Computer - Microsoft Office (Word, Power point, Excel, etc.), QGIS and R-programming

Science – Hydrology, ecological and environmental field research, biology and chemistry laboratory techniques

Language - Fluent in English, Nepali, Newari and Hindi

Communication Skill – Gave several oral and poster presentation, hosted several programs successfully becoming Master of Ceremony (MC) and moderators in Schools, Colleges and offices

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Major research: Effects of Storm Events on Stream Flows and Phosphorus Concentration from Forested Stream Catchment of Squam Lake in New Hampshire. I did storm sampling in an hourly resolution using ISCO sampler in 3 different streams to Squam Lake and analyzed their turbidity, electrical conductivity, pH, TSS and concentration of different phosphorus species (TP, TDP, TPP, DOP and SRP). [2015 to 2017]

Limnological analysis in Webster Lake, Newfound Lake and Squam Lake of New Hampshire [Nov 2016]

Stormflow generation in Clay Brook (urban) and Unnamed brook (rural) in Plymouth, New Hampshire [May 2016]

Ethnobotanical study at Chepang (backwarded people of Nepal who never goes to hospital) village at Chitwan, Nepal was done to list out vegetation used by them for medicinal purpose [2008 to 2010]

Characterization of effluent from Sainju Dairy Private Limited was done to assess and analyze the waste water characteristics of the effluent from dairy based on selective parameters (pH, TSS, BOD, COD, oil and Grease) and recommend the suitable treatment and management options for the generated waste [2010]

Study on Altitudinal variation of vegetation in Langtang National Park, Nepal was done. The major objective of it was to study and find the types of forest found in different altitude of Langtang National Park. In this study four major types of forest were found [2010].

Study of habitat distribution of Red Panda and Musk Deer in Red panda conservation area, Langtang National Park, Nepal was done [2010].

Study of the physiochemical parameters of Phewa Lake, Nepal was done to analyze the water quality of the lake [2010].

Study of lentic and lotic water system in Kamal Binayak pond and Mahadev River, Nepal based on different physical and chemical parameters [2007].

PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Poster presentation on temporal variability of the Phosphorus concentration in the stream to Squam lake, New Hampshire in Student Showcase of Excellence 2017 in Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH [April 28, 2017]

Oral presentation on temporal variability of the Phosphorus concentration in the stream to Squam lake, New Hampshire in 10th New Hampshire water and watershed Conference in Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH [March 24, 2017]

https://www.plymouth.edu/center-for-the-environment/files/2017/01/Anju-Shrestha-Final-Powerpoint-for-NHWWC-_2017.pdf

Poster presentation on temporal variability of the Phosphorus concentration in the stream to Squam lake, New Hampshire in 41st NEAEB (The New England Association of Environmental Biologists) Conference in Hartford, Connecticut. [March 14-16, 2017]

Oral presentation on “Phosphorus transportation in Squam Lake during storm events” in the steering committee meeting of Squam Lake Association, Holderness, NH [December 9, 2016]

Participated in Energy Forum meeting with title “New Hampshire’s Future in clean energy and a shifting climate in New England” in Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH [October 24, 2016]

Poster presentation on “Temporal Variability of Phosphorus concentration in streamwater to Squam Lake” in Student Showcase of Excellence 2016 in Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH [May 6, 2016]

Participated in 2016 New Hampshire water and watershed Conference [March 2016]

Video interview for Resilience project on Environmental issues of Nepal, in Plymouth State University [October 2016]

Participated as Panel member in Panel discussion on water scarcity issue for 1000 steps in Plymouth State University, NH [2016]

Participated in Annual Hubbard Brook Cooperators’ Meeting 2016 of Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES), NH [July 13-14, 2016]

Participated in 60th anniversary of Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest (HBEF) followed by many research presentations from different researchers in HBEF, NH [October 2015]

Training on Community Based Vulnerability Assessment (CBVA) and Local Adaptation Plan for Action (LAPA) organized by Resources Himalaya Foundation, Lalitpur, Nepal [June 2014]

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Research Assistant in Hydrology under supervision of Dr. Mark B. Green. The major objectives of research were to measure the concentration of different P species in the stream at hourly resolution during storm events and measure the temporal variability of different P species during storm events. I have also tried to explore the contribution of different flow paths to P concentration and species during events.

MEMBERSHIPS

Environmental Desk to Elate d’ Nature (EDEN), Nepal [2007-2010] (Founder Board member)

It creates the platform to discuss on different Environmental issues like Global warming, Climate Change, Water and sanitation, Wildlife, etc. among under-graduate, graduate students, teachers and resource persons

Environmental Club, Bhaktapur, Nepal [2001-2003] (Board member)

Actively participated in promoting environmental awareness among school children through different medium like quiz contest, essay writing, Art competition, environmental rallies, etc.

AWARDS

Student Research and Scholarship Grant [2017] – I received this award to attend the 41st NEAEB conference and present a poster. I also got recognition pin for receiving this award in Environmental Science and Policy majors award ceremony 2017 in Plymouth State University, NH.

REFERENCES

1.Dr. Mark B. Green

Associate Professor of Hydrology

Center for the Environment, Plymouth State University

and

Research Hydrologist,

Northern Research Station, U.S. Forest Service

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2.Dr. Joseph N. Boyer

Professor and Director

Center for the Environment, Plymouth State University

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3.June Hammond Rowan

Associate Director, Center for the Environment, Plymouth State University

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