Presenters

Biography:

Kathmandu University, Nepal
RDC Department (Research, Development & Consulting), with emphasis in Renewable Energy Technologies, especially in the area of solar photovoltaic and low power lighting systems for remote and poor mountain communities in the Nepal Himalayas.
Some of the major works undertaken at Kathmandu University from 2001 – 2003:
Teaching in the Kathmandu University Departments of Medical School of Science and Environmental Science about grass root community health issues, renewable energy technologies, environmental pollution and protection.
Designed a self-tracking frame for solar photovoltaic modules for rural electrification.
Designed a new solar drier for drying and preserving food.
Designed a new generation of high efficient solar water heater for Nepal.
VSBK (Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln): Study on a new brick kiln technology for Nepal.
Is running a new generation of smokeless metal stove research and development project for remote high altitude mountain communities, along side stove implementations.
Is running an energy management and saving project for industry and canteen at KU.
Developing a new technology for room air conditioning without the need for electricity.
Developed, promoted and implemented 4 projects (103 smokeless metals stoves, 108 pit latrines, and 2 through solar PV generated lights (WLED) projects, one for a public school and one for a public health post) in Humla.
Developed, promoted and implemented 2 projects (74 smokeless metals stoves, 74 pit latrines, and 2 villages with total 74 homes WLED lights through solar PV generated) in Jumla.
Developed, promoted and is implementing (2003) 6 projects (150 smokeless metals stoves, 150 pit latrines, 1 village (70 homes) with WLED lights through solar PV generated, and 1 village (200 homes) with WLED lights through a Pico (very small) hydro power plant, one village drinking water system for one village, setting up one office for long term KU research projects) in Humla.