Research & writing

Writing is part of how I think: a way to analyse, question and communicate ideas clearly. Articles on energy policy, buildings and climate, and technology.

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My ResearchGate uploads are unpublished academic work: course projects, lab reports and design studies from my B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu University, shared in case someone finds them useful. They reflect where I was academically at the time of writing.

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Upper Tamakoshi hydropower project, Nepal

Energy policy19 min read

The Hydropower Illusion: Nepal’s Energy Sovereignty

Nepal sits atop 83,000 MW of hydropower potential, yet the average Nepali uses less electricity than someone in sub-Saharan Africa. An investigative look at who really benefits from Nepal’s rivers.

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Chart of global primary and secondary refined lead production, 2000 to 2024

15 min read

Lead in Car Batteries: Where the World’s Lead Goes

Recycled lead now supplies two-thirds of battery-grade lead, yet a fifth of spent batteries escape formal collection, and even rapid EV adoption barely dents demand to 2040.

Earthquake preparedness and resilience infrastructure in Nepal

3 min read

Nepal’s Earthquake Preparedness

A decade after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, Nepal has advanced in preparedness and resilience, but challenges persist in a nation sitting atop active tectonic stress.

Climate-resilient building with sustainable design features

3 min read

Impact of Climate Change on Building Design

How a changing climate is reshaping architecture, from sustainable materials and passive design to smart building systems, with a case study from Nepal.

Abstract illustration of AI-assisted writing

2 min read

AI Writing: A Blessing or a Curse?

AI writing tools can enhance productivity and creativity, but uncritical use risks eroding writing skills, authenticity and research integrity.

Urban buildings with green roofs and vegetation

2 min read

Passive Cooling Strategies for Urban Areas

How green roofs, reflective surfaces and urban vegetation can counter the urban heat island effect in fast-growing cities.

Concept of an energy-efficient future home

2 min read

Building Energy Efficiency with CAD

How CAD technology lets architects and engineers model energy use, optimise HVAC systems and design more energy-efficient buildings from the outset.