Mission Barpak: my expectation and realization
They have already begun rebuilding their structures using the same techniques — a case for prompt, improved technical assistance.
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Structural Engineer · Researcher · Nepal
Building safer, greener structures for Nepal.
Registered structural/civil engineer with the Nepal Engineering Council, working across green building construction, earthquake-resistant design, and applied research on sustainable infrastructure.
Pragyan Bhattarai
Sheet A.01 — About
About me
Senior consultant green engineer with more than a decade of experience in green house construction, civil engineering consulting, and applied research.
Civil Engineer (Structural)
Registered engineer with the Nepal Engineering Council with more than 15 years of experience in green construction and civil engineering consulting, working with reputed INGOs and companies across India and Nepal.
Researcher
Registered young researcher with Nepal's Ministry of Education, working to strengthen the country's research platform. Author of more than 10 research papers published in reputed journals.
Writer
Contributor to major national newspaper Op-Ed sections on engineering trends and improvisation techniques, raising public awareness of innovation in construction. More than 30 articles published to date.
Young Entrepreneur
Created opportunities for others within the engineering field and was recognized with a Young Entrepreneur Award.
Sheet A.02 — Record
Achievements
A selection of recognitions and appointments from Pragyan's engineering and research career.
Commenced an international journal as Associate Editor-in-Chief and research engineer, contributing to the research arena of Nepal and the world.
Appointed Researcher (Research Engineer) by Basha Research Corporation (BRCORP), India section, supporting research efforts internationally.
Awarded Best Research Paper Award for innovation and research by TJRPC, India, a reputed research journal.
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for national-level graphic design, conducted by Annapurna Post, one of Nepal's leading national newspapers.
Received appreciation from NAST, Nepal (Nepal Academy of Science and Technology).
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, as a finalist in a national-level symposium on "Earthquake Resistance Design," paper presentation section.
Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by IIT Mumbai, India, for a poster presentation on "Need of Green Revolution in Developing Countries" — International Research.
Selected for the Environment Section with a paper on "Green Building for Poor People" at the Indian Science Congress, with the Prime Minister of India as chief guest.
Nominated for the Young Scientist Award by TJRPC.
Nominated for the Young Entrepreneur Award by BRCORP.
Received appreciation from the Tourism Board of Nepal.
Nominated by the U.S. Embassy as a U.S. Embassy Youth Activist.
Nominated by UPG Global as a UPG Sustainability Champion and received a Green Award from the EU.
Sheet A.03 — Publications
Publications
Pragyan has published more than 10 international papers, more than 15 research articles, and one book. His research papers, conference papers, and newspaper articles appear in national and international publications; more will be added as they're released.
- 2013-08-29 Green Dream — revolution in construction and planning with the green concept My Republica, Op-Ed
- 2013-09-04 Earthquake-resistant structures: importance of design and safety The Himalayan Times, Op-Ed
- 2013 Need of revolution in civil engineering of Nepal Submission Article
- 2013-11-12 A promising alternative — economical, sustainable construction material The Kathmandu Post, Development
- 2013-11-21 Election with integrated technology The Himalayan Times, Opinion
- 2014-01-17 Constructing green structures: multiple advantages The Himalayan Times, Op-Ed
- 2014-02-26 Design and retrofitting techniques: preparedness for earthquakes The Himalayan Times, Op-Ed
- 2014-03-20 Dead Water — right approach, right time for water resource conservation The Kathmandu Post, Op-Ed
- 2014-05-01 Clean and green water resources: bank on engineering approach The Himalayan Times, Op-Ed
- 2014-09-15 Landslide control mechanism The Himalayan Times, Op-Ed
Sheet A.04 — Blog
Latest from the blog
Field notes and articles, cross-posted from Pragyan's blog.
Engineering approach for clean and green water resources
Efforts to clean up rivers must not be limited to media events — they need sustained engineering follow-through.
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Making the city green
Lessons from India's approach to green urban development, and what they could mean for Nepal's cities.
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Interview & contact
For interviews, consulting enquiries, or research collaboration, reach out by email.