Dr. RAMHARI POUDYAL
King’s Lynn PE** *LN UK 074**-****** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
****-**** *** ** ********** and Electronic Engineering, Swansea University, Wales, UK
Course included: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, and Energy Crisis.
Thesis: “Renewable Energy and Other Strategies for Mitigating the Energy Crisis.”
2012-2014 M.Sc. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
Course included: VHDL and FPGA, Power Conversion, Research Methods, Sustainable Technology, DSP Application and ARM Technology, Image Processing
Thesis: “Power Outage and its impact and Potential Renewable Energy Solutions.”
Research Interest
Renewable Energy System: Design / Analysis / Economic viability, EVs, Energy Efficiency Improvement: residential, commercial, and Industrial Energy Planning and Modelling: HOMER, LEAP, PVsyst, Meteonorm, Matlab, VHDL, FPGA, AutoCAD, SAS Project Planning and Management: ASTA, Primavera
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
01/02/2020–Present Managing Director SAFA URJA (Clean Energy)
Initiated to collaborate with local bodies, produce renewable energy and manage waste at the local levels,
Created employment to support the local economy and to develop and support the backward communities.
Achieved SDGs by providing safe and sustainable waste and energy management.
Studied feasibility of the large scale solar PV, Agro voltaic and other businesses
Exploring the possibility for sustainable, dual-use solar projects on farms. Prepared the Project design and support the proposal writing and submission for bidding.
Develop research proposal and survey for new energy related businesses and possible funding such as GTZ, ADB, and the World Bank.
Providing talk in a seminar for people awareness about energy and environment through training/ presentations/ seminars/articles.
01/09/2020 – Present Visiting Professor, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Nepal
Taught Energy Economics module for M.Sc. students
Taught Project design, study execution, data generation, and data analysis.
Evaluated their final projects outcome
Supervised their thesis and reports
Organized seminar and training to support their data presentation and publishing in the international journals.
11/15-03/20 Teaching Assistant, Swansea University, UK
Teaching the undergraduate and postgraduate students under the supervision of prof. Various modules on their curriculum and laboratory.
08/09-12/12 Electrical Engineer, Premier Foods, Methwold, Brandon Road, UK
Responsible for production and maintenance of plant and machineries.
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies.
Lean and Process Control / Kanban System.
Planning and control activities linked to production processes.
PLC for Fault finding in process systems
11/07-08/09 Electrical Engineer, Cooper Roller Bearing Co. Ltd, King’s Lynn, UK
Responsible for production and Maintenance of plant and machineries.
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies.
Lean and Process Control / Kanban System.
planning and control activities linked to production processes
PLC for Fault finding in process systems
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
1.Editorial Committee, SONE/UK International Conference on Engineering and Technology for sustainability, 2022
2.Technical Program Committee 'Sustainable Energy' session as a session member in the 2nd NRN Global Knowledge Convention 2020. This is jointly organized by the Government of Nepal (GoN) and the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) in Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, in October 2020.
3.Reviewer, International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management, 2021
4.Reviewer, Energies is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of related scientific research, technology development, engineering, and the studies in policy and management and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.
5.Reviewer, SONE/UK conference Proceeding, Engineering and Technology for sustainability, UK 2022.
6.Reviewer, Energies is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of related scientific research, technology development, engineering, and the studies in policy and management and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.
7.Reviewer SONE/UK International Conference on 6th SONEUK Conference on “Engineering and Technology for Sustainability” on Saturday, 9th
July 2022 in London.
8.Reviewer, Energies is a peer-reviewed, open access journal of related scientific research, technology development, engineering, and the studies in policy and management and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.
9.Reviewer SONE/UK International Conference on 5th SONEUK Conference on “Engineering Challenges and Opportunities: Post COVID-19” on Saturday, 10th July 2020.
10. Reviewer, Sustainability is an international, cross-disciplinary, scholarly, peer-reviewed and open access journal of environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings. It provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development, and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.
PUBLICATIONS OF SELECTED PEER REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ew9W-YkAAAAJ
1.Poudyal R, Loskot P, Nepal R, Parajuli R, Khadka SK. Mitigating the current energy crisis in Nepal with renewable energy sources. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 2019;116:109388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109388.
(Published at high Impact factor of 16.7 journal, Cited everyday, 107 time in international peer reviewed journal )
2.Poudyal R, Loskot P, Parajuli R, Techno-economic feasibility analysis of a 3-kW PV system installation in Nepal https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40807-021-00068-9
3. Poudyal, R. Energy Crisis of Nepal and Renewable Energy “Vidyut / Electricity” half-yearly journal of State-owned Nepal Electricity Authority; Year 28, Issue 2 February 2018, pp. 48-51.
4.Poudyal, R; Khadka, Shree Krishna; Loskot P. Understanding Energy Crisis in Nepal Assessment of the country’s Energy Demand and Supply in 2016. IEEE Conf 2017 2017, pp 1-4.
5.Poudyal, R; Parajuli, R; Loskot P. Energy Efficiency Measures in Nepalese Industries. Int. Conf. Soc. Nepal. Eng. UK, 2019, pp. 105.
6.Poudyal R., Parajuli R., Loskot P. Innovative Technologies, and sustainable practices in the energy sector to overcome energy crisis of Nepal. SONE/UK Conference Proceedings, London 2018 “April 2018 pp 54-59
7.Poudyal R., Parajuli R., Loskot P. Modelling and Simulation of Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop: Case of Kathmandu. : Dr Birendra Shrestha et al., editor. 4th Int. Conf. SONE/UK, London: Society of Nepalese Engineers UK; 2020, p. 110.
8.Poudyal, R. Power Outage of Nepal, Its effect and potential solution by Renewable Energy. Britain Nepal Academic Council (BNAC) conference 12 – 13 April 2017 Bournemouth University, UK
9.Poudyal, R. Understanding the link between Energy and Air pollution. Britain Nepal Academic Council (BNAC) conference 16 – 17 April 2018 Durham University, the UK
10.Poudyal, R; Loskot P. Energy Crisis of Nepal and Sustainable solutions.1st NRN Global Knowledge Convention 12 – 14 October 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal. https://www.knowledge-nrna.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Final-Abstract-Booklet-End-to-End.pdf
11.Poudyal, R. “Investment opportunity in Nepal’s Energy sector.” Nepal Development Conference 4 Trade and Investment at Nepal Embassy London organised by Nepal Embassy London and Britain Nepal Chamber of Commerce 13th November 2018
12.Poudyal R, Loskot P, Nepal R, Parajuli R, Khadka SK. Long-term forecast of Nepal’s energy supply and demand. Renew Sustain Energy Rev. 2020 under review
13.Poudyal, R; Lal S.K; Loskot, P. ‘Sustainable Production and Consumption’ 2019 Sustainable cement production- A case study of Nepal. Under review
14.Poudyal, R; Loskot P. The effects of System loss on power outages in Nepal. Under review
15.Poudyal, R; Parajuli, R; Lal, S.K; Loskot P. Assessing the opportunities for improving the energy efficiency of cement industries of Nepal- a case of Udayapur cement industry limited. Energy Efficiency Journal Elsevier 2019 under review
16. Lakash Kumar Shakya, Ramhari Poudyal et al. Consumer's Behavioural Intention towards Adoption of E-Bike in Kathmandu Valley: Structural Equation Modelling Analysis 2022 under Review
17.R Poudyal Food crisis caused by war and its deadly consequences 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/891411-1658622520.html
18.R Poudyal Challenges of Solid Waste Management: History to Present 2022 https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2022/07/1160574
19.R Poudyal Interests of industrialised nations (G7) 2022 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/news/17764?fbclid=IwAR38Y8NJm2MgYlKHLMdW7AFNPKZFQwX0LJRQAmZmIM-agUNB2secDGlP2jg https://gorkhapatraonline.com/news/17764?fbclid …
20.R Poudyal Expect effective implementation of energy budget https://gorkhapatraonline.com/news/14980?fbclid=IwAR3t7pfT_EBXp_SyWsLYI0-0Q66dFa4JIH98es8RictBdC3ma4I9yKOxUkk
21.R Poudyal Energy in the Government Policy-Programs 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/837971-1653807408.html?click_from=category https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/837971-1653807408.html …
22.R Poudyal Anti-Humanity Threats in Mega Energy Project 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/803721-1650859009.html?click_from=category
23.R Poudyal The complex issue of air pollution 2022 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
24.R Poudyal The Russia-Ukraine war in terms of energy security 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/776591-1648175685.html?click_from=category
25.R Poudyal The geopolitics of energy 2022 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
26.R Poudyal Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Country's Development 2022 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
27.R Poudyal Wetland is a nursery of life 2022 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/735711-1644203308.html?click_from=category
28.R Poudyal COP-26 and the Environmental Consensus 2021 https://www.souryaonline.com/2021/11/404797.html
29.R Poudyal How to reduce electricity crisis? 2021 https://www.himalkhabar.com/news/126663?fbclid=IwAR23BEk1oBqKi024bKLXJqpVYFa6fOUhf9OThdR8Lf3qI1PMgkms0FptvBA
30.R Poudyal World Climate Conference: COP 26 and the Imminent Challenge 2021 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/660861-1636337285.html?click_from=category
31.R Poudyal Geopolitical implications of the energy crisis 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid=IwAR2rSjxdhrxp3rl23CKIFoR1YknH5UEv63ofDAyoJRO82bm4NLjnKiUcZOY https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid …
32.R Poudyal MCC Vs BRI on foreign Aid 2021 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/640701-1633481702.html?click_from=category
33.R Poudyal Climate Change and World Politics 2021 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/632861-1632706765.html?click_from=category
34.R Poudyal and P. Poudyal Gurkhas Hunger Strike for equal right 2021 https://www.southasiatime.com/2021/09/06/gurkhas-hunger-strike-for-equal-right/?fbclid=IwAR3OxG0PK3tO0Up … https://www.southasiatime.com/2021/09/06/gurkhas-hunger-strike-for-equal …
35.R Poudyal Against nature 2022 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/595281-1628570499.html?click_from=category
36.R Poudyal Sustainable Flood Management In Nepal 2021 The Rising Nepal https://risingnepaldaily.com/detour/sustainable-flood …
37.R Poudyal G-Seven, B3W and BRI 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
38.R Poudyal Global expectations for the G-7 summit 2021 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/552631-1623812174.html?click_from=category
39.R Poudyal How energetic is the energy budget? 2021 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/540751-1622516837.html?click_from=category
40.R Poudyal Positivity in the Covid havoc 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
41.R Poudyal Due to unexpected serge of COVID-19, our destiny in chaos 2021 https://ekantipur.com/opinion/2021/05/02/161992222938381269.html?author=1
42.R Poudyal Nepal's potential in carbon trading 2021 https://ekantipur.com/opinion/2021/04/16/161853985610174995.html?author=1
43.R Poudyal Climate Change and it's growing consequences 2021 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-***** National Daily Newspaper of Nepal Gorkhapatra, 18
44.R Poudyal Increasing air pollution and Covid havoc in Nepal 2021 https://www.souryaonline.com/2021/03/353653.html?fbclid=IwAR36fQqIZPJ7t831toChCPNJLxB6900Hgpiv9HPC32g61g6y_pziU8BYXG8
45.R Poudyal River and life https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-***** chrome://newtab/
46.R Poudyal Renewable Energy After COVID-19 Recovery 2021 https://risingnepaldaily.com/mustread/renewable-energy-after-covid-19-recovery The Rising Nepal
47.R Poudyal Disasters caused by climate change 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
48.R Poudyal The disaster caused by snow fed River explosion 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
49.R Poudyal Snow-fed river disaster and it's deadly consequences 2021 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid=IwAR2haezGIK5P6mJikAyrjbZ56uDmAZhUs7Vv8Vlub8GQy_QTJi8Fer0hc0Y
50.R Poudyal Hydrogen power with hydro power after Covid 19, 2021 https://globalnepalese.com/post/2021-02-1966841230
51.R Poudyal Water Wetlands and Life 2021 https://www.karobardaily.com/news/122564
52.R Poudyal Potential of hydrogen energy 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid=IwAR3XTNoEn8zZjO1zBoXs9dUt1TvWfCedCD_sFGjKVAuwDsPRx6taKrCjX08
53.R Poudyal Worship nature to move forward 2021 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****
54.R Poudyal Neglect of sugarcane farmers and Nepal's energy crisis 2020 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/60478 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/60478
55.R Poudyal Smart City Bharatpur and Gondrang-Pulchowk road extension 2020 https://www.karobardaily.com/news/124960
56.R Poudyal Neglected sugarcane farmers 2020 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/409141-1608270669.html?click_from=category
57.R Poudyal Ambitions to reduce Global warming 2020 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid=IwAR1u6AcUxVsK0ph5VuMQwto5mGFT1vitXFIJZ-vkIHyvSXfkOvjWprlFkJY
58.R Poudyal Imminent world starvation 2020 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid=IwAR0bPEQOp5M97wEHNsWVUwicU38g21bwYuZ7DwzOZ1wk8X2-6dDY7OVyxtY https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/202*-**-**-*****?fbclid …
59.R Poudyal Our future after COVID-19 2020 https://echitwanpost.com/112116/202*******/31/21/
60.R Poudyal Impact of covid-19 on energy sector 2020 https://echitwanpost.com/107208/202*******/30/22/?fbclid=IwAR1H4-JXjrB3-qBlMoa4PRZYtu3XY7X7CZmVmB59Ked7VXJmFjleXmKYjaY
61.R Poudyal Post-Covid-19 carbon reduction and the context of electric vehicles 2020 https://echitwanpost.com/106655/202*******/50/09/?fbclid=IwAR0g …
62.R Poudyal Covid-19 havoc in energy sector 2020 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/246861-1592539340.html?click_from=category
63.R Poudyal Analysis of the energy sector in government policies and programs 2020 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/49589 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/49589
64.R Poudyal A day of concern and concern for the Earth: Earth Day 2020 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/48405 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/48405
65.R Poudyal The death rate of 'Covid-19' is also high in areas with high air pollution 2020 https://www.nepalilink.com/2020/04/16/1297.html
66.R Poudyal Australia’s Wildfire and Climate emergency 2020 https://www.southasiatime.com/2020/01/17/australias-wildfire-and-climate-emergency/?fbclid=IwAR23YF5xzA8Rpm0bS …
67.R Poudyal Australia's Wildfire and Climate Emergency 2020 https://thehimalayantimes.com/world/australias-wildfires-and-climate …s
68.R Poudyal COP25's Failed Madrid Climate Summit and the Impending 'Climate Emergency' 2020 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/44054
69.R Poudyal World concern over wild fires 2020 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/201*-**-**-****?fbclid=IwAR2lrbkEloTcrQawEbEvEyG9AoIdJED4kOidrnCkXZu6gt29Ngd7Kw1qDaU
70.R Poudyal Growing environmental consequences 2020 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/192546-1570154760.html?click_from=category
71.R Poudyal Greta, the child activist who saved the world 2019 https://beta.gorkhapatraonline.com/opinion/201*-**-**-****?fbclid …
72.R Poudyal The future of energy in Nepal and its challenges 2019 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/180108-1558835640.html?click_from=category
73.R Poudyal Sustainable Energy Future: Energy Mix is the key 2019 https://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/sustainable-energy-future-energy-mix …
74.R Poudyal Nepal's energy crisis and Lingering of Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project 2020 https://www.scotnepal.com/posts/28575
75.R Poudyal Energy crisis again? 2018 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/149575-1526962080.html?click_from=category
76.R Poudyal Hydro power is not only the source of energy 2019 https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/opinion/148733-1526190060.html?click_from=category
77.R Poudyal Energy Future of The World and Nepal’s Energy Scenario 2017 https://www.spotlightnepal.com/2017/10/26/energy-future-world-and-nepals …
78.R Poudyal Struggle for Power: New technologies and sustainable practices are needed to overcome the energy crisis 2017 https://www.academia.edu/35370409/Stand_Price_rS_5_00
79.R Poudyal A history of modern energy in Nepal 2017 https://www.wenepali.com/2017/04/31921.html
80.R Poudyal Nepal's energy crisis and the possible solution through renewable energy 2017 https://www.wenepali.com/2017/03/31627.html
81.R Poudyal Balance of Power: Small hydro, solar, biomass and wind energy are the way to end Load - shedding soon 2017 https://www.academia.edu/34955074 …
82.R Poudyal Polluted water resources globally and low availability of drinking water 2003 Bimochan Monthly Magazine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
1.The Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), 2016
2.Society of Nepalese Engineers, UK (SONE/UK) 2007
3.The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK (MIET 110*******) 2007
4.Nepal Engineering Council 2003
5.Nepal Engineering Association (NEA) 2003
TRAINING AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
1.2022 NAEA/WindTech 2022 October 20-22, University of Delaware, The USA
2.2020 Greening the Economy: Sustainable cities, Lund University
3.2020 Sharing Cities: Governance and Urban Sustainability, Lund University
4.2020 Digital Technologies Case Studies: AI, IoT, Robotics, Blockchain
5.2020 Integrating and Planning Projects from the University of California, Irvine
6.2015 Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Essential Training by Lynda.com
7.2015 SharePoint Online Essential Training with Gini Courter by Lynda.com
8.2015 Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia Lund University
9.2015 Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship University of Maryland, College Park, USA
10.2014 Micro Station Innovations for Process/Industrials Workflows Webinar Organised by Bentley Systems.
11.2014 Energy, the Environment, and Our Future online course conducted by the Pennsylvania State University, USA
12.2014 Global Sustainable Energy: Past, Present and FuturePE University of Florida, USA
13.2014 Wind, Waves and Tides: Alternative Energy System University of Toronto
14.2013 Substation design training conducted Bentley Systems
15.2012 Value Stream Mapping: Strategy before Tactics Webinar by Karen Martin
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGES: English, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali, and Tagalog
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Access), AutoCAD, Web-page Design, Desktop Publishing, Photoshop, Xilinx, Matlab /Simulink, VDAS, MBED, PVsyst, Meteonorm, HOMER, LEAP