Manoj Pantha

Hello Everyone, I am from Nepal working as Senior Engineer in Department of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Water Resources Engineer and Energy & Environmental Management Specialist with more than 15 years of experience in irrigation engineering, renewable energy, river basin management, climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy applications, and sustainable natural resource management. My interdisciplinary background combines water resources engineering, environmental management, Irrigation - energy system modelling, GIS-based spatial analysis, and sustainability assessment.

I have extensive experience applying advanced modelling tools including WEAP, SWAT, LEAP, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, QGIS, CROPWAT and EnergyPLAN to address complex challenges at the water-energy-food-environment nexus. My research interests focus on sustainable agrifood systems, ecosystem services, climate adaptation, resource efficiency, and integrated approaches for achieving resilient and sustainable development.

MY RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus • Sustainable Agrifood Systems • Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience • Sustainable Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management • Integrated River Basin Management • Renewable Energy for Agriculture • Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems • Environmental Sustainability Assessment • GIS and Spatial Decision Support Systems • Nature-Based Solutions • Sustainable Rural Development

Educational Background

• Master of Engineering in Energy and Environmental Management
• Master of Civil Engineering in Water Resources Engineering
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

DWRI Office Basin Area

Some Favorite Maps

Plot of Boulder Temperature

Plot of Kathmandu Rainfall with CHIRPS Monthly data

Plot of NDVI Difference

Contact Information

• Email - mpantha059@gmail.com