Current Committee

(2025-2027)

Current COMMITTEE

General Meeting held on May 2025 endorsed the following team in the Executive Committee for two years (2025-2027).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indra Prasad Acharya

PRESIDENT
(Associate Professor, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indra Prasad Acharya

Dr. Indra Prasad Acharya is currently serving as the President of the Nepal Geotechnical Society for the 2025–2027 term. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
From 2021 to 2025, Dr. Acharya served as the Campus Chief of IOE, Pulchowk Campus, where his visionary academic and administrative leadership led the campus to be recognized as the Best Campus among all Tribhuvan University campuses in 2023. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, he was honored with the National Education Prize in 2024. Dr. Acharya’s research excellence is equally notable. A collaborative research paper co-authored with Dr. Mandip Subedi received the Best Paper Award–2022 from the journal Geoenvironmental Disasters (Springer Publication) for the study titled “Liquefaction Hazard Assessment and Ground Failure Probability Analysis in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.” He is an active member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and has over 24 years of academic and professional experience in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. His work has been widely published in national and international journals, and he continues to contribute significantly to research, education, and practice. Dr. Acharya earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Pulchowk Campus, IOE, Tribhuvan University. He completed his M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), and obtained his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India. He has been actively involved with the Nepal Geotechnical Society since 2005, serving as an executive member from 2005 to 2018, as Senior Vice President from 2018 to 2025, and now as President.

Dr. Mandip Subedi

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
(Director, Associate Professor, Universal Engineering and Science College)

Dr. Mandip Subedi

Dr. Dhundi Raj Pathak

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
(President, Center of Reserach for Environment, Energy and Water (CREEW))

Dr. Dhundi Raj Pathak

Dr. Dhundi Raj Pathak is the founding director of the Engineering Study and Research Centre, Nepal, and currently serves as the President of the Center of Research for Environment, Energy and Water (CREEW), a scientific research organization based in Nepal. He is also a visiting faculty member at Tribhuvan University. Dr. Pathak holds a Ph.D. in geoenvironmental engineering from Japan. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 2001 and his Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering in 2005, both from Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Dr. Pathak served as an executive member of the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) from 2023 to 2025 and currently holds the position of First Vice President for the 2025–2027 term. He has been actively engaged in research and development projects focused on integrated solid waste management (ISWM), and currently serves as a solid waste management (SWM) expert with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He has also worked with the World Bank and other development and government agencies on various geoenvironmental engineering and waste management initiatives. In addition to his work in waste management, Dr. Pathak contributes as a geotechnical engineer to numerous infrastructure projects. Notably, he played a key role in drafting the Geotechnical Guidelines for Bridge Foundations for the Local Road Bridge Support Unit under the Government of Nepal. He has also served as an external expert, reviewing research and design reports in the areas of geotechnical engineering and integrated waste management. He was appointed as a technical expert member for the Integrated Solid Waste Management Project of the Kathmandu Valley by the Government of Nepal. Dr. Pathak is the recipient of the Nepal Bidhya Bhusan Award Class-A, the highest academic honor awarded by the Government of Nepal, and the Nepal Bidhya Bhusan Award Class-B for graduating top of his class in the Master’s program. In recognition of his significant contributions to the geotechnical society, he was honored with the President’s Award by NGS in 2024. He has also received several fellowships and research grants, and actively participates in international conferences as a member of scientific and organizing committees, including GeoMandu and GeoAsia8. He serves as the editor of the Proceedings of GeoMandu and has published extensively in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals. He is also a regular reviewer for various journals in environmental and geotechnical engineering.

Dr. Mohan Prasad Acharya

VICE PRESIDENT
(Senior Geotechnical Engineer, NEA Engineering Company)

Dr. Mohan Prasad Acharya

Dr. Acharya holds a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada, and an MSc from Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University. With extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, he has contributed to the design of large Hydropower projects, over 300 bridge foundations, and seismic dam design guidelines for Nepal. His expertise includes slope and tunnel stability, foundation settlement, and design in complex ground conditions.

Er. Jibendra Misra

VICE PRESIDENT
(PhD Candidate at Ehime University)

Er. Jibendra Misra

Jibendra Misra is an accomplished registered engineer specializing in design innovation and public procurement. With a master’s degree in Structural Engineering, he has made significant contributions throughout his career working in various roles within the Department of Roads, including engineer, project manager, and senior divisional engineer, Jibendra has successfully implemented innovative design solutions for bridge and highway projects.

Jibendra’s interest in public procurement has led him to be involved in various committees within the Department of Roads. He has served as a member and member secretary, contributing to departmental-level variation and evaluation committees, and has also delivered numerous lectures related to various aspects of public procurement management.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Ehime University, Japan, his research focuses on bridge foundation, and he is a life member of the Nepal Engineers Association (NEA), Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS).

Er. Kalpana Adhikari

GENERAL SECRETARY
(Senior Divisional Engineer, Department of Roads, Government of Nepal)

Er. Kalpana Adhikari

Kalpana Adhikari is a civil engineer with over 17 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Divisional Engineer at the Department of Roads, Government of Nepal. She holds an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering and a BE in Civil Engineering from the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Throughout her career, Ms. Adhikari has successfully led prominent infrastructure projects such as the Kaligandaki Corridor, Nagdhunga Tunnel, and Mid-Hill Highway, demonstrating strong leadership, dedication, and honesty. For these qualities, she was honoured with the 2023 Integrity Award.

An active member of the Nepal Geotechnical Society since 2013, she served as Secretary from 2022 to 2023 and currently holds the position of General Secretary for the 2025–2027 term. Additionally, she chairs the Women Engineers Coordination and Welfare Committee under the Nepal Engineers’ Association, advocating for gender inclusion and the professional advancement of women engineers.

Ms. Adhikari’s research and publications focus on slope stability, seismic hazard assessment, and sustainable construction. She was also recognised with the Young Promising Researcher Award by NGS on its 25th anniversary.

Er. Darshan Babu Adhikari

JOINT SECRETARY
(Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Chilime Engineering & Services Company Limited)

Er. Darshan Babu Adhikari

Darshan Babu Adhikari is a geotechnical engineer with over ten years of professional experience, primarily in the field of hydropower development. His expertise spans underground structural stability, slope stability analysis, and tunnel leakage assessment. Currently serving as Assistant Manager and Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Chilime Jalvidhyut Company Limited, he is actively engaged in project work through Chilime Engineering & Services Company Limited. In this role, he has led key geotechnical investigations and feasibility studies for major hydropower projects, including Seti Nadi-3 (87 MW), Chainpur Seti (210 MW), and Budhi Gandaki Prok (420 MW). He has also played a vital role in the tunnel leakage mitigation strategy for the Sanjen Hydroelectric Project and the slope stabilization works for the Chilime Hydropower Plant.
Darshan’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Geological and Climate Risk Assessment from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. His research work has been presented at prominent international platforms such as the ICOLD 2024 Symposium and the 2nd Geomandu Conference 2024.
Technically proficient, Darshan works with a range of geotechnical software including Plaxis 2D, GeoSlope, and the Rocscience Suite, along with tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Primavera P6. A registered civil engineer with the Nepal Engineering Council, he is also a member of the Nepal Geotechnical Society and Nepal Tunnel Association. He is committed to promoting sustainable, data-driven geotechnical solutions.

Er. Madan Puri

JOINT SECRETARY
(Himalaya Geo-Solutions P. Ltd., Nepal)

Er. Madan Babu Puri

Er. Kamal Prasad Regmi

TREASURER
(Senior Civil Engineer, Full Bright Consultancy Pvt.Ltd.)

Er. Kamal Prasad Regmi

Mr. Regmi is a Geotechnical Engineer, currently working as a Senior Civil Engineer at Full Bright Consultancy Pvt. Ltd and he is also a managing director of A.R. Soil and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. He has more than 16 year working experience in development sector basically in the field of infrastructures development, infrastructure governance and slope stabilization work. In addition, He has experienced in road construction and maintenance along with slope stabilization techniques and bio engineering techniques. Also, he has a good knowledge about the project planning and implementation. He has good working experience with three tiers of Governments, development partners and private sectors too.
Mr. Regmi holds a Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering specializing on Geotechnical Engineering from Saitama University of Japan. The Master’s thesis topic is “stability of subsurface cavity in Base course”.
He is a member of Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA), Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), and also a registered engineer of Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).

Er. Rajan KC

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(Geotechnical Engineer/ Researcher, Geoinfra Research Institute)

Er. Rajan KC

Er. Samundra Kandel

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(Geotechnical Researcher, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology)

Er. Samundra Kandel

Lecturer, Kathmandu Engineering College, Advance Engineering College, HOD at UTEC, Civil Engineer at NRB, Quality control engineer at Ermc/dhowa jv, civil engineer at local government (psc) for more than 5 years, geo researcher at nast

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Er. Khemraj Pokharel

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(Earthquake/ Structural Engineer, Gokarneshwor Municipality, Government of Nepal)

Er. Khemraj Pokharel

I am an Earthquake/ Structural Engineer at Government of nepal Gokarneshwor Municipality having more than 5 years experience. Also I am a PhD Scholar a Part time Researcher at IOE, pulchowk campus on geotechnical earthquake engineering. I have six numbers of research publications related to earthquake engineering being author and co author. I also have two and half year part time teaching experience as lecture in IOE , thapathali campus.

Er. Bishwa Bastakoti

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(NEA Engineering Company, Chakupat Lalitpur)

Er. Bishwa Bastakoti

Bishwa Bastakoti is a dedicated geotechnical engineer from Nepal, with a strong academic foundation and extensive industry experience in hydropower infrastructure,slope stabilization and ground improvement. He holds a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, both from the Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus. His postgraduate research focused on soil nail wall design and was supported by Nepal’s Department of Roads.

Professionally, Bishwa has served as a Geotechnical Engineer at NEA Engineering Company Limited, where he has been involved in several large-scale hydropower and transmission line projects, including the 1902 MW Mugu Karnali Storage Hydropower Project and the 1063 MW Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project. His work spans reservoir rim stability analysis, underground structure design, geotechnical report preparation, and supervision of complex in-situ testing.

His earlier roles include geotechnical investigations and civil engineering responsibilities at Quartz Drilling and Testing Lab and dam site supervision at the Lower Likhu Hydropower Project. Bishwa has also contributed to academic research projects and published technical papers, including studies on dam overtopping risks and soil nail simulations.

Proficient in software like Plaxis, GeoStudio, and GIS, and trained in Python programming, he blends technical rigor with practical insight. He is a licensed engineer with the Nepal Engineering Council and currently serves as an executive member of the Nepal Geotechnical Society.

Er. Madan Ranabhat

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(Multi Lab (P) Ltd., Kupondole, Lalitpur)

Er. Madan Ranabhat

I began my professional journey as a site supervisor for the Sisahaniya and Satbariya bridges in Dang, which gave me valuable field experience in bridge construction. I also worked on building design projects during this early phase of my career. After completing my MSc. in Geotechnical Engineering , I joined NS Engineering & Geo-technical Services Pvt. Ltd. and worked on the Kamala–Kanchanpur Road Extension Project, where I was involved in pile testing and quality control. Since 2023, I have been working at Multi Lab (P) Ltd., focusing on soil investigation and geotechnical analysis for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Er. Sandip Regmi

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
(Managing Director and Founder, Aron Engineering Pvt. Ltd.)

Er. Sandip Regmi

Er. Sahishnu Pokhrel

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Er. Sahishnu Pokhrel

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Er. Bipul Mainali

YOUTH COORDINATOR
( Assistant Lecturer, Universal Engineering and Science College)

Er. Bipul Mainali

Bipul Mainali is a Civil Engineer with a strong academic and professional foundation in geotechnical engineering. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering at Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Himalaya College of Engineering. Mr. Mainali currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at Universal Engineering and Science College, where he is actively involved in academic instruction and mentoring.

Alongside his academic role, Mr. Mainali has gained practical experience through various consulting projects. His work includes soil investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and other geotechnical services, contributing to both public and private sector infrastructure initiatives. He has also led and participated in survey camps and technical training programs across multiple institutions, sharing his expertise in engineering tools and software.

Mr. Mainali is dedicated to bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application. He has contributed to academic events and publications as a reviewer, organizer, and technical trainer. His areas of interest include geohazards, foundation engineering, and the advancement of sustainable infrastructure practices in Nepal. Passionate about both teaching and fieldwork, he aims to contribute meaningfully to the development of engineering education and practice in the country.

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