Raize Adhikari
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Texas
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be associated with an organization that gives me utmost challenge that will test my leadership and commitment.
EDUCATION
2020 - 2023 Masters of Science in Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
Central Department of Environmental Science, Tribhuwan University
CGPA 3.82/4
2015 - 2019 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
CGPA 2.99/4
2012-2014 Gandaki Boarding School.
Higher Secondary Board of Nepal
71.3% (First Division)
2012 Pashchimanchal Higher Secondary School.
SLC Board of Nepal
80.5% (First Division with Distinction)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July2018- November 2019 Research Fellow
Aquatic Ecology Center, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project: Fate of Carbon on Small Mountain River Streams of Nepal (FOCOS)
Duties and Responsibilities:
●Coordinate and assist the field works.
●Collect water samples and on-site water quality measurement
●Preprocessing of samples in Laboratory.
November 2021- July 2023 Research Fellow
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project: Nepalese Initiative to Reduce Microscopic Air Pollutants via Low Cost Sensors (NIRMAL-NEPAL)
Duties and Responsibilities:
●Coordinate and lead the field works.
●Low Cost Sensor Installation, Inspection and Data Acquisition
●Data Analysis
MINI-PROJECTS/ RESEARCH INVOLVED
●Worked on flood hazard analysis and prepared a model of flood indicator.
●Successfully conducted a semi-structured research survey on World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) and Sustainable Land Management (SLM) approaches in Panchkhal, Kavre.
●Carried out a research on Efficiency of Amitriptyline, an Antidepressant drug by UV Visible Spectrophotometer.
●Research on An Estimation of Soil Loss from Mid Hills of Nepal using RUSLE MODEL, Undergraduate Dissertation Project
●Research Fellow- Fate of Carbon on Small Mountain Rivers of Nepal
●Assessment of Particulate Matter Emission from Charcoal and Coal used in Barbecue Grills- A case study of Pokhara Metropolitan City
●Groundwater Potential Mapping Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study from Pokhara Metropolitan City
●Assessment of Decadal Change in Land Use Pattern of Manang
●Geo-Spatial Modeling and Analysis of Air Quality of Pokhara Valley using Low Cost Sensors, Graduate Dissertation Project
SOFTWARE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
●Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (MS Excel, MS Doc, MS Presentation)
●Beginner Level Knowledge on GIS, C-Programming and R-programming
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
●Class Representative (CR) for B.Sc. In Environmental Sciences
●Executive Member, Student Welfare Council, Kathmandu University
●Executive Member, Nature and Social Concern Society, Kathmandu University
●General Member, 2030 Youth Force Nepal
●Mentee, The Generation Green (III Batch),WWF
●Coordinator, Grand Welcome Program, Kathmandu University
●Organizer, KU Cricket Tournament
●Organizer, Kanchanjunga Cricket Tournament
TRAINING AND VOLUNTEERING
●Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Training
●Training on Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Hardware and Software, Flame, Graphite Furnace and Hydride Vapor Generator operation and maintenance.
●Volunteer, Red Cross Society, KU
●Life Time Member, Nepal Red Cross Society
●Volunteer, World Environment Day
●Volunteer, Old Age Home Relief and Blood Donation Program
Papers Published:
Title: Himalayan watersheds in Nepal record high soil erosion ratesestimated using the RUSLE model and experimental erosion plots.
Journal: Heliyon
Impact Factor: 3.77
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Rajendra Bhandari
Kathmandu University
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2.Prof. Rejina Maskey Byanju
Central Department of Environment Science,
Tribhuwan University
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