My Journey from Nepal to Hawaiʻi

From a young age, I always thought about a career focused on environmental issues. Growing up in Nepal — the land of the majestic Himalayas and the birthplace of Lord Buddha, I was fortunate to have experiences that nurtured my passion for environmental stewardship, driven by a deep sense of responsibility toward Mother Earth. This led me to pursue an undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering in my hometown.

After completing my undergrad, I navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while working in the field of Environmental Engineering, which further solidified my desire to make a meaningful impact. To further my education, I pursued an MS in the Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. During my graduate studies, I worked as a Research Assistant in the Environment and Bioenergy Research Group under the supervision of Prof. Samir K. Khanal, where my work focused on aquaponics—a sustainable approach to simultaneously growing plants and fish while efficiently managing water resources.

MS in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering  (2022 — 2025)

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI, USA
Theme: Wastewater treatment, water management, aquaponics, nanobubbles, biochar

B. Tech in Environmental Engineering (2015 — 2019)

Kathmandu University 
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Theme: Fecal sludge, wastewater treatment and design

Environmental engineering-related works

Experimental and engineering design, setup and trials, sustainable/green design and technologies, environmental impact assessment

Laboratory and molecular techniques

Water quality analysis, DNA/RNA extraction, spectrophotometry

Software proficiencies

QGIS, Zotero, Mendeley, Microsoft Office Packages, WIX, RStudio, JMP, BLAST, HISAT2, QIIME2, Biorender, Inkscape

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