Dr. Narayan Ghimire | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Awards
Dr. Narayan Ghimire, Central Department of Botany, Nepal
Dr. Narayan Prasad Ghimire is a highly regarded Assistant Professor at the Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. With a Ph.D. in Ecology, he brings over 15 years of research and teaching experience, particularly in plant science, limnology, and high-altitude ecology. His academic journey has been enriched by collaborations with global institutions such as Padua University and programs like EVK2-CNR and ADB-funded ClicHER. His work spans water quality monitoring in Sagarmatha National Park to climate-change-induced hydro-ecological dynamics in the Himalayas. Dr. Ghimire has served as a thematic expert for the UNFCC and held critical roles in environmental impact assessments for Nepal’s major hydropower projects. A published researcher, he continues to lead innovative studies on wetlands, floristic diversity, and medicinal plants. His dedication to environmental preservation and sustainable development has earned him multiple research grants and scholarships, establishing him as a leading figure in ecological sciences in South Asia.
Profile
Assessment of Dr. Narayan Prasad Ghimire for the “Research for Best Researcher Award”
Dr. Narayan Prasad Ghimire, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, is an exceptionally well-qualified candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His academic trajectory—culminating in a PhD in Ecology under international collaboration—demonstrates a strong foundation in ecological and environmental sciences. His doctoral research focused on the hydro-ecological dynamics of Nepal’s mountain basins, a highly significant area in the context of climate change and biodiversity conservation.
With over 15 years of consistent research experience, Dr. Ghimire has contributed to several national and international projects, often in the capacity of Principal Investigator or Biological Expert. His work on high-altitude ecology, aquatic biodiversity, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), and wetland conservation has had far-reaching implications for sustainable development and policy-making in Nepal. Notably, he has played key roles in hydropower EIA studies, the USAID-funded PAANI project, and national GHG inventory preparation under the UNFCCC framework. These contributions reflect not only his scientific expertise but also his ability to bridge research with environmental governance.
Education
Dr. Ghimire holds a Ph.D. in Ecology, earned through a joint academic initiative between Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and Padua University, Italy, under the mentorship of renowned ecologists Prof. Dr. Pramod Kumar Jha and Prof. Dr. G.U. Caravello. He received his Master’s degree in Botany with First Division from Tribhuvan University’s Central Department of Botany (2003–2005), following a Bachelor’s in Botany from Tribhuvan Multiple Campus (2001–2003). His academic foundation is grounded in a deep understanding of biodiversity, environmental monitoring, and ecological systems, which he later honed through international research exchanges and field studies across Nepal’s diverse eco-regions. Dr. Ghimire’s academic achievements were complemented by scholarships and research funding from prestigious institutions including the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), the EVK2-CNR partnership, and the Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia (EMMA) program, Padua University. His educational background reflects a strong commitment to environmental science and intercontinental academic collaboration.
Professional Experience
Dr. Ghimire’s professional career is rich and diverse, anchored in academic instruction and pioneering research. Since 2017, he has served as Assistant Professor at Tribhuvan University’s Central Department of Botany, where he teaches and mentors in the fields of ecology, limnology, and phycology. He has held influential roles as a biological and environmental expert in several national hydropower and biodiversity projects, working with the Nepal Electricity Authority, USAID-PAANI, and ERMC. Between 2008 and 2014, he conducted in-depth water quality research in Sagarmatha National Park with EVK2-CNR. He also led the Climate Change and Hydro-Ecological Responses project funded by NAST and ADB. His consultancy experience includes biodiversity impact assessments, transmission line EIAs, and wildlife hazard studies for aviation safety. Additionally, he has contributed as a thematic expert to Nepal’s GHG Inventory Report for the UNFCC. Dr. Ghimire’s integrated approach to education, fieldwork, and policy makes him a distinguished leader in environmental science.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Ghimire has been the recipient of numerous prestigious grants and awards. In 2006, he received a research grant from the Cornell Nepal Study Program to conduct his Master’s dissertation on the wetlands of Palpa District. His pivotal research on Himalayan water resources under tourism pressure from 2007 to 2010 was funded by the EVK2-CNR project. He was awarded a Ph.D. scholarship from NAST, covering his studies from 2009 to 2012. In 2012, he secured an international mobility grant through the EMMA exchange program for research at Padua University, Italy. Over the years, Dr. Ghimire has led or collaborated on multiple national priority research projects funded by NAST, the University Grants Commission, and Tribhuvan University’s Rector’s Office. These honors reflect his commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through cutting-edge research and capacity-building. His recognitions not only celebrate his individual achievements but also underscore his contributions to Nepal’s environmental policy and sustainability efforts.
Research Skills On Environmental Science
Dr. Ghimire possesses a robust portfolio of research skills in ecosystem analysis, ecological monitoring, limnology, phycology, biodiversity mapping, and climate impact assessments. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative ecological data analysis, bathymetric lake mapping, hydro-ecological modeling, and environmental impact studies. He has extensive field experience in both high-altitude regions and lowland ecosystems, particularly in Sagarmatha National Park and the Chure Region. His ability to design, lead, and implement interdisciplinary research projects has been critical in evaluating the impacts of climate change on glaciated basins and wetlands. As a co-principal investigator, he has contributed to the conservation of endangered medicinal herbs and assessment of wetlands across varying altitudinal gradients. Dr. Ghimire is also skilled in drafting technical reports and environmental protocols for development projects. His multi-institutional collaborations and cross-sectoral research have made him a reliable expert for government bodies, development partners, and academic institutions focused on sustainable ecosystem management.
Publication Top Notes
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Solid waste and water quality management models for Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal
Authors: EC Manfredi, B Flury, G Viviano, S Thakuri, SN Khanal, PK Jha, …
Citation: 111 | Year: 2010 -
Water quality of high-altitude lakes in the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Nepal
Authors: NP Ghimire, PK Jha, G Caravello
Citation: 35 | Year: 2013 -
Physico-chemical parameters of high-altitude rivers in the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Nepal
Authors: NP Ghimire, PK Jha, G Caravello
Citation: 29 | Year: 2013 -
Seasonal variation of algal diversity with reference to water quality in Jagadishpur Reservoir, Nepal
Authors: S Pokhrel, NP Ghimire, SK Rai
Citation: 19 | Year: 2021 -
Algal explorations in Nepal
Authors: SK Rai, N Ghimire
Citation: 16 | Year: 2020 -
Bacterial contamination in the surface waterbodies in Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal
Authors: NP Ghimire, GU Caravello, PK Jha
Citation: 15 | Year: 2013 -
Historical and projected variations of precipitation and temperature and their extremes in relation to climatic indices over the Gandaki River Basin, Central Himalaya
Authors: KP Sigdel, NP Ghimire, B Pandeya, B Dawadi
Citation: 13 | Year: 2022 -
Characterizations of water quality in west-Seti and Tamor river basins, Nepal
Authors: NP Ghimire, N Adhikari, RR Pant, S Thakuri
Citation: 12 | Year: 2021 -
Diversity of aquatic plants and macroinvertebrates and their spatial patterns in a Himalayan Watershed, Central Nepal
Authors: KD Upadhyay, J Mainali, NP Ghimire
Citation: 11 | Year: 2022 -
Seasonal variations of algal diversity in response to water quality at Beeshazari Lake, tropical lowland, Nepal
Authors: D Roka, SK Rai, NP Ghimire
Citation: 11 | Year: 2022
