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A Research Portfolio

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Critical fieldwork, atmospheric science, and the pursuit of breathable air in the Himalayas.

Issue No.
01
Spring 2026
Special Edition
Charan Bhattarai
Environmental Science Researcher
Charan Bhattarai at Tribhuvan University
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Central Department of Environmental Science, TU
MSc Thesis Defense, 2025
Cover Profile

Charan Bhattarai

Environment Phenomenon and Processes Learner & Research Enthusiast

Kathmandu, Nepal · Air Quality · Water Resources · Climate Change Adaptation

Profile

Professional Summary

"Motivated Environmental Science graduate with expertise in air quality assessment, water resources management, and climate change adaptation."

Skilled in environmental data collection, GIS and spatial analysis, R/Python programming, and scientific writing. Demonstrated expertise in low-cost sensor deployment, hydrochemical analysis, and community-based research.

Strong academic credentials with multiple grants and awards including KCRE-CAS Excellent Student Grant and University of Eastern Finland Thesis Grant.

Core Competencies
Air Quality Water Resources GIS & Remote Sensing R Programming Python EIA Solid Waste DRR
Chronology

Education

2023 — 2025
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Central Department of Environmental Science
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Thesis: Impact of Household Cooking Practices on Indoor Air Quality in Bagmati Province, Nepal

Awards: KCRE-CAS Excellent Student Grant; University of Eastern Finland Thesis Grant
2016 — 2020
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Mechi Multiple Campus
Tribhuvan University, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal

Thesis: Composition of Invasive Alien Plant Species in Irautar Community Forest, Illam
Fieldwork

Research Experience

Presenting research results
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Smoke-Free Homes Nepal
Research Assistant · June 2024 – Present
Field data collection on indoor air pollution from biomass burning. Deploy low-cost sensors and mid-volume samplers.
GPS fieldwork at lake
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Phoksundo Lake Study
Hydrochemistry Researcher · Sept 2024
Water quality assessment of high-altitude Ramsar site in Dolpa. Statistical analysis and manuscript co-author.
Jan 2024
World Bank Emission Inventory
Field researcher for Kathmandu Valley emission assessment. Installed and maintained PM2.5 low-cost sensor network.
Feb 2023
Loss and Damage Finance Assessment
Research surveyor for Melamchi Flood 2021 assessment. Data collection with KoboCollect and technical report writing.
Additional Work

Earlier Research & Teaching

March 2018
Solid Waste Characterization
Field researcher for waste generation and composition study in Birtamode Municipality. Household surveys and field measurements.
2021 — 2023
Secondary Level Science Teacher
Science teacher at Anshu Academy delivering curriculum and mentoring students in environmental science.
"Committed to translating scientific findings into actionable environmental policy solutions."
Research Focus

Current work examines the intersection of household energy transitions and indoor air quality in rural Nepal, with an emphasis on low-cost monitoring methodologies and community-engaged research design.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Work

Hydrochemistry and Water Quality of Phoksundo Lake (Dolpa)
Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 30(1)
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Perception of Climate Change of Secondary Level Students in Mechinagar, Jhapa, Nepal
Perspectives on Higher Education, 15(01), 67-92
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Evaluation of Water Quality in Lowland Ramsar Wetlands
Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 104097
View Publication →
Certifications
IBM SkillsBuild AI Literacy Google Cloud GenAI Esri GIS Basics HP LIFE Data Science Elsevier Scopus Academy COSHH Awareness
Conferences

Presentations & Events

Conference presentation at ICIMOD
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ICIMOD, 2025
International Day of Clean Air
Presenting PM2.5 stove performance results to peers and policymakers.
SLCPS Conference networking
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SLCPS Conference
University of Gothenburg
Networking with international researchers on clean air initiatives.
Technical Skills

Software: R, Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, KoboCollect, SPSS, MS Office

Field: Low-cost sensor deployment, mid-volume sampling, hydrochemical analysis, GPS surveying

Languages: Nepali (native), English (fluent), Hindi (conversational)

Field Notes

Gallery

Fieldwork hiking in mountains
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Himalayan Fieldwork
GPS measurement at lake
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GPS Survey · Rasuwa
Thesis completion
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Thesis Defense · 2025
Presenting at university
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Department Seminar

"Research happens where the air is thin and the data is rich."

Correspondence

Get In Touch

Interested in collaborating on environmental research, air quality monitoring, or Himalayan water resource studies? Feel free to reach out.

Location Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email cbhattarai54@gmail.com
Phone +977 98********
Website charanbhattarai.com.np
◆ LinkedIn /in/charanbhattarai
◆ Google Scholar
◆ ResearchGate

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