Homepage: www.bharatdhungana.com
Linkedin | Email: bharatdhungana44@gmail.com |
Skills _________________________________________________________________________________________
Programming language: Python, R
Cold Region Hydrological Modeling (CRHM), SWAT & SWAT CUP model, Geographic Information System (GIS)
Microsoft Professional, Canva, Adobe Creative Tools
Enthusiasm, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Work ethic, Public speaking, Assertiveness
Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability
English, Nepali, Hindi– All proficiency or above
Education ____________________________________________________________________________________
Master of Arts Syracuse University Syracuse, NY, USA 2024 – Ongoing
International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor of Science Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus Kathmandu, Nepal 2018 – 2022
Meteorology and Hydrology (Major), Physics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics
Experience ____________________________________________________________________________________
Program Assistant The Small Earth Nepal (SEN) Kathmandu, Nepal Sep 2023-Aug 2024
Assisted and led the proposal development of national and international proposal calls and grants and secured the fundings from agencies like USAID, IKI Small grants and APN amongst others.
Performed literature reviews, created presentations, contributed analytically, and created concept notes and tools to facilitate program and research work at ground level.
Maintained and organized data and research records systematically of grants and proposals development, ensuring systematic database management.
Prepared and finalized content, news, and project updates for website and social media platforms, engaging stakeholders and the public effectively.
Facilitated communication among stakeholders, donors, and research partners associated with SEN's research projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Performed as a Master of Ceremony for the official programs of the organisations thereby keeping the discussions interactive and engaging.
Intern Research Assistant The Small Earth Nepal (SEN) Kathmandu, Nepal April - Aug 2023
Assisted in research of UGC project related to hydrological modeling, conducted literature reviews, and assisted in report writing.
Collaborated with SEN, Fulbright-Nepal, and UNESCO to conduct and assist capacity-building programs for students and early career professionals focusing on environmental issues and climate change.
Maintained effective communication with program collaborators and as a rapporteur, preparing comprehensive reports documenting project activities, outcomes, and valuable experiences.
Assisted in proposal writing and literature reviews to support program development.
Project Assistant Women Welfare Foundation Bhaktapur, Nepal Jan - March 2023
Assisted in the proposal preparation for the implementation of the project Uplifting Lives of Rural Women: Journey from Climate Vulnerability to Adaptability, designed to empower and develop eco-friendly resilience and climate-smart practices, resulting in behavioral changes of 50 program beneficiaries.
Led a dedicated team of volunteers as a part of the projects, She Rise and Climate Warriors, designed to advocate for gender equality and environmental justice in Nepal.
President Student’s Organization of Meteorology (SOM) Kathmandu, Nepal 2021 – 2022
Organized and executed various outreach programs, capacity-building programs for spatial tools like GIS, and programming languages like Python, and R, and promoted awareness and understanding of meteorology and climate change.
Engaged with faculty and administration, ensuring that student perspectives are considered in decision-making processes.
Data Annotator Cloudfactory (Sprout Technologies) Lalitpur, Nepal Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
Performed image and dataset tagging, enhancing user experience and AI capabilities through systematic data categorization, enrichment, and optimization.
Conducted precise data entry and transcription tasks, maintaining strict quality standards while optimizing data for AI-driven applications.
Prepared and structured datasets for advanced processing algorithms, employing data preprocessing techniques for quality and accuracy.
Executive Member Young Researchers Circle (YRC) Lalitpur, Nepal Apr 2020 – Apr 2022
Established and supported a network of young researchers in Nepal, fostering collaboration and learning in climate, water, environmental research, and citizen science approaches.
Organized successful seminars and webinars throughout the year, featuring national and international experts to address various environmental topics.
Published quarterly Environmental News Refreshers (ENR) covering national and international environmental issues, contributing to awareness and education in the field.
Facilitated networking opportunities and knowledge exchange among researchers, enhancing research initiatives related to climate, water, and the environment.
Publications___________________________________________________________________________________
Pradhananga, D., Manandhar, S., Dhungana, B., Chaulagain, M., Dhakal, B.N., & Adhikari, S. (2024, Accepted). Impact of changes in climate and glacier configurations in runoff from the Langtang River basin, Nepal. Piahs-2024-5. Sp. Issue. Int’l Conf. on Mountain Hydrology and Cryosphere.
Dhungana, B., Pradhananga, D., Byanju, A., Maharjan, A., (2024, Accepted). Pioneering Floating Treatment Wetland Systems (FTWS) in Nepal: Exploring Achievements, Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations. Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research Perspectives.
Pradhananga, D., Dhungana, B., Byanju, A., Maharjan, A., Shrestha, S. (2024, under review). Linking the Science Communication with the Communities about Nature-Based Solutions - A Case Study of Floating Treatment Wetland Systems (FTWS)
Byanju, A., Pradhananga, D., Dongol, B., Dhungana, B., Maharjan, A., Kumar, R., Mahmudd, A., Singh, R., Jaiswal, P., Nusrat, M. (2024, Accepted). Remediation of Urban Water Bodies: A Multi-Country Study on Community Capacity Building and Communication on Nature-based Solutions. APN Science Bulletin
Byanju, A., Pradhanang, S., Pradhananga, D., Dhungana, B., Manandhar, S., Maharjan, A. (2024, under review). Evaluating floating treatment wetland systems for water quality improvement: a case study of Nagdaha, Nepal
Projects _______________________________________________________________________________________
Impacts of changes in precipitation on proglacial runoff in Langtang basin using Cold Region Hydrological Modelling (CRHM) Platform. (Aug 2023): Poster presented at the International Conference on Mountain Hydrology and Cryosphere (ICHMC) on 9 and 10 November.
Campaigns & Volunteering ______________________________________________________________________
Sustainability and Environmental Studies Endeavor (SENSE): Volunteered as a campaigner for the "Save Our Wetland" campaign, a youth-led initiative by SENSE in partnership with WWF-Nepal (World Wide Fund for Nature) and Save the Children Nepal under the SHIFT for our planet campaign accelerator. (Sep 2023- Dec 2023)
Rotaract Club of Kathmandu: Volunteered as a campaigner for “FutureFeed Nepal” a dynamic 4-month environmental campaign conducted in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Kathmandu, WWF, and Save the Children, to address critical environmental challenges. (Sep 2023)
Saraswati Secondary School, Panchthar: Volunteered as an instructor in introducing and using ICT (Information Communication Technology) to school faculties. (Jul 7 2020 – Jul 9 2020)
S4W Nepal (Smartphones for Water): Citizen Scientist for measuring regular data of Monsoon Expedition (may 2019-Current)
Awards _______________________________________________________________________________________
Winner of ‘Tell Us Your Wetland Story’ jointly organized by SENSE, WWF, Save the Children Nepal. (Dec 2023)
Mentorship ____________________________________________________________________________________
Karkhana.asia: Mentored and advised high school students in a design challenge workshop centeredon Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (Sep 2023)
Scientific Caribbean Foundation
Workshops & Training _________________________________________________________________________
Geo Mountains Workshop: Interdisciplinary Monitoring, Data, And Capacity Sharing across the HKH organized by Mountain Research Initiative (MRI), Geo Mountains and ICIMOD. (Nov 6, 2023 – Nov 8,2023)
International Seminar on Transdisciplinary Concepts and Methods: "Shaping Sustainable Futures in Mountain Landscapes of Nepal": organized by WISIONS of sustainability (Oct 3, 2023 - Oct 5, 2023)
Local Conference on Youth (LCOY): Event under the umbrella of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) where we are discussing the critical role of youth in advocating for climate change, climate justice & finance and action. (Sep 15, 2023 – Sep 16, 2023)
Weekly online lecture series on Satellite Meteorology: Organized by South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) (Sep 2, 2023-present)
Essentials of research proposal development: An in-house training by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Pramod Kumar Jha. (Aug 17, 2023)
Glacio-hydrological Degree-day Model (GDM): An interactive workshop at Kathmandu University (KU) (Jul 10, 2023)
Plot to Save Earth: An interactive capacity-building workshop at United Nations (UN) House, Pulchowk in collaboration with SEN, UNESCO, Consortium for Capacity Building (CCB), Tribhuvan University (TU), and the Fulbright Specialist Program. (Apr 25, 2023 - May 5, 2023)
Indigenous and local water management technologies for climate resilient communities: Organized at UN House by UNESCO, SEN, UN Volunteers, CCB, Fulbright Specialist Program, TU, Universal Engineering and Science College (UESC), SmartPhones4Water (S4W), and Center of Research for Environment, Energy and Water (CREEW) (May 2, 2023)
Volunteerism-Verse: A Leaning Venue for Social Transformation at UN House by UNV Nepal Country Office and The Good Leadership (Feb 2, 2023 - Feb 4, 2023)