Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari

Research & Publications

My research focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of natural hazards such as landslides,  floods, and earthquakes. By integrating advanced geospatial tools, traditional knowledge and multi-hazard risk assessment frameworks, I aim to develop solutions for disaster resilience and sustainable development.

Research Areas

Landslide Hazard Mapping & Early Warning Systems

Multi-Hazard Risk Assessments

Geohazard Monitoring and Remote Sensing

Climate Adaption & Disaster Resilience

Ongoing Projects

Nepal Early Warning System Development
(2023-Present)

Creating community-based early warning protocols.

Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Framework for Nepal (2023-2024)

Formulating a national framework for multi-hazard assessments.

Urban Resilience Roadmap for Dhankuta Municipality (2023)

Using drone technology for landslide hazard mapping

Recent Research Highlights

  •  Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Kathmandu Valley (2024) Published in the Journal of Engineering Issues & Solutions.
  • Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Disaster Risk Reduction (2024) Published in Environmental Science & Policy.
  • Perturbation of Earth Surface Systems by Earthquakes in Nepal Himalayas (2021) Published in Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering.

Collaborations

I actively collaborate with national and international organizations to bridge academic research with real-world applications, including :

The University of Melbourne, Australia

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Sichuan University, China

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ Germany

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