03 · Experience
Experience
The bar under each experience shows where it falls between 2019 and present.
May 2026 – Present
Current role
Water Engineering and Management, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (FCEE), Asian Institute of Technology
Research Associate
Pathum Thani, Thailand
June 2025 – April 2026
Global Water and Sanitation Center (GWSC)
Student Research Assistant
Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Prepared and managed geospatial datasets related to sanitation infrastructure, service coverage, and urban demographics.
- Generated maps using ArcGIS or QGIS for CWIS city assessments, investment planning, and presentations.
- Supported spatial analysis to identify service gaps and infrastructure risks.
- Integrated field data and geo-referenced surveys into project dashboards or planning tools.
- Assisted in developing technical reports, knowledge products, and visual materials based on GIS outputs.
- Participated in event preparation, Center-wide workshops, and cross-team documentation efforts.
- Supported other tasks assigned by the TA Hub or GWSC management team.
August 2025 – September 2025
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) — under Dr. Srinivasan Ancha
Freelance GIS & Climate Risk Consultant
Remote
- Conducted a comprehensive climate risk assessment of road infrastructure across 10 provinces in Cambodia, supporting AIIB-funded climate resilience and infrastructure planning initiatives.
- Developed high-resolution multi-hazard risk maps for 38 priority road segments using advanced GIS and spatial analysis techniques.
- Assessed five major climate hazards — flood, drought, landslide, heatwave, and coastal flooding — to evaluate both current and future risk.
- Generated clear, decision-ready visualizations and maps to communicate complex climate risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
January 2025 – June 2025
Water Engineering and Management, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology
Research Assistant / Modeler
Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Develop hydrological models (SWAT) for effective use in Northern Thailand and conduct case studies on NBS and document best practices for urban water management.
- Organize project meetings and act as a point of contact among research partners.
Smartphones For Water Nepal
Thasikhel, Nepal
- Research AssociateJuly 2022 – July 2024
- Research AssistantJanuary 2019 – June 2022
- Research Assistant InternJune – December 2019
- Managed overall S4W-Nepal data and ensured quality control, including regular data validation and updates.
- Facilitated a research group (Surface Water) and supported idea development, proposal writing, and implementation.
- Authored scientific articles, citizen science stories, presentations, and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
- Represented S4W-Nepal in meetings, conferences, and programs as directed by the CEO.
- Oversaw organizational programs, awareness campaigns, and managed social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
- Prepared monthly progress reports for activities, campaigns, and strategic projects, including actionable insights.
- Strengthened collaborations with stakeholders through effective communication and outreach initiatives.
January 2023 – July 2024
Monitoring and Evaluating Suspended Sediment in Himalaya (MESSHI) Project
Project Leader
Lalitpur District, Nepal
- Developed and implemented project plans, monitoring protocols, and laboratory procedures for suspended sediment analysis.
- Established a laboratory for suspended sediment determination and installed sensors at monitoring sites, ensuring real-time data collection.
- Led fieldwork planning, data collection efforts, and ensured meticulous data storage and management.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of citizen scientists and volunteers for field and lab activities.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, collaborators, and donors to align project goals and ensure seamless execution.
- Authored detailed project reports, scientific publications, and contributed to conference papers to disseminate findings.
- Prepared comprehensive progress reports and technical documentation for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for stakeholders, fostering knowledge sharing and capacity building.
May 13 – June 7, 2024
Himalayan Climate Data Field Lab 2024
Participant
Entrance Cafe, Patan, Nepal
- Collaborated with research groups, including Sensing and Sensors, Chitwan Flooding, AI-Machine Learning, and Re-imagining Resilience and Vulnerability.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and developed post-disaster management plans for informal settlements along the Bagmati River Corridor using drone and 360-degree imagery.
- Developed a machine learning model to create a landslide susceptibility map, enhancing hazard risk analysis.
- Participated in interactive sessions on disaster risk management, resilience building, and climate adaptation.
- Attended workshops on GitHub, Google Earth Engine, and advanced disaster risk modeling techniques.
- Networked with research enthusiasts and interdisciplinary professionals from over 17 countries to foster collaborations.
Young Researchers' Circle
Thasikhel, Nepal
- TreasurerApril 2020 – August 2021
- CoordinatorAugust 2021 – July 2022
- Managed financial oversight, including budget estimation, fund mobilization, and financial reporting to ensure transparency.
- Tracked expenses, prepared financial summaries, and provided regular updates to the executive committee.
- Led a group of 50+ early career research enthusiasts, graduate, and undergraduate students, fostering collaborative learning.
- Coordinated and supervised the work of YRC members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Involved in strategic planning, project execution, and tracking progress of YRC initiatives and campaigns.
- Maintained updated records, prepared reports, and followed up on decisions from executive committee meetings.
- Contributed to the bimonthly "Young Researcher" newsletter and fortnightly "Environmental News Refresher" (ENR).
- Organized training programs and seminars to enhance research capacity and engagement among members.
January 2019 – June 2019
Himalayan Biodiversity and Climate Change Center (HimBioCC)
Research Intern
Bhaktapur, Bāgmatī, Nepal
- Contributed to an Ecological Stream Health Assessment project.