Ms. Sajani Shrestha
Head of Admin and Finance
Ms. Sajani Shrestha
Head of Admin and Finance
Education:
Bachelor’s in Business Management from Tribhuban University.
Experiences:
Ms. Shrestha has over 11 years of experience in the Administration and Finance sector, working on projects supported by bilateral agencies and in local organizations in Nepal. She joined the HTR office on June 20, 2019, as the Head of Admin and Finance, where her responsibilities include supporting and managing office operations systematically, organizing tasks, and coordinating to ensure smooth financial transactions and the resolution of administrative issues.
Mr. Bikram Thapa
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Mr. Bikram Thapa
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Mr. Thapa holds a Master’s degree in Hydropower Development from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in Rock Mechanics. He has extensive experience in the design and analysis of hydropower projects, focusing on tunnels, shafts, powerhouse caverns, and dam foundations.
His work includes stability assessments, hydraulic modeling, and optimization of underground structures.
Mr. Newton Maharjan
Senior Structural Engineer
Mr. Newton Maharjan
Senior Structural Engineer
Educational background
Mr. Maharjan holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Tongji University, specializing in Structural engineering. His thesis focused on the nonlinear response study of structures using vertical and three-dimensional isolation systems. Before his master's, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at Kathmandu Engineering College.
Work experience
Mr. Maharjan has significant experience as a Structural Engineer, currently working at Hydro Tunnelling & Research Pvt. Ltd. since November 2019. His responsibilities include the structural analysis and design of critical components for hydro power projects, such as waterways, hydro structures (intake, undersluice, gravel trap, settling basin), underground structures, and powerhouse structures (including control buildings, loading bays). He also works on designing switchyards and transmission/substation elements like generator foundations and tower foundations. Additionally, Newton produces structural drawings, performs foundation analysis, and conducts preliminary sizing of structures.
He plays a key role in the rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing hydro power and powerhouse structures and ensures that in-situ construction aligns with designed structures, applying necessary modifications when required. Newton has led the design of several major hydropower projects in HTR, including the Nilgiri-II Hydropower Project (71 MW), Khimti-II Hydropower Project (48.8 MW), Langtang Hydropower Project (20 MW), Middle Mewa Hydropower Project (73.5 MW), United Mewa Hydropower Project (50 MW), Super Lower Bagmati Hydropower Project (41.86 MW), and Bagmati Small Hydropower Project (33 MW).
Publication
https://www.irjet.net/archives/V7/i7/IRJET-V7I7794.pdf
Mr. Nitesh Shrestha
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Mr. Nitesh Shrestha
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Education
- BE in Civil Engineering (Specialization in Hydropower), Kathmandu University, Nepal.
- MSc in Hydropower Development, Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU), Norway
- ME in Earthquake, Khwopa Engineering Collage, Purbanchal University, Nepal
Mr. Sanish Raj Lakhey
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Mr. Sanish Raj Lakhey
Senior Hydropower Engineer
Education
- BE in Civil Engineering, Himalayan Whitehouse Int’l College, Purbanchal University (PU), Kathmandu, Nepal.
- M.Sc. in Hydropower Engineering(ongoing), Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal;
Mr. Rajiv Upreti
Tunnel Engineer
Mr. Rajiv Upreti
Tunnel Engineer
Education
- BE in Civil Engineering, Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- MSc. In Rock and Tunnel Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal;
Mr. Avash Thapa
Tunnel Engineer
Mr. Avash Thapa
Tunnel Engineer
Education
- BE in Civil Engineering, Kantipur Engineering College, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- MSc. In Rock and Tunnel Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal;
Ms. Kusum Shrestha
Water Resource Engineer
Ms. Kusum Shrestha
Water Resource Engineer
Education
Kusum Shrestha has a Master’s in Water Resources and Environmental Management from Leibniz University Hannover, Germany and was awarded a DAAD scholarship for her studies. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal, specializing in hydropower.
Experience
Ms. Shrestha has extensive experience in hydropower development, hydrological modeling, and environmental management. She has worked with hydropower companies in Nepal and gained research experience as a Research Assistant at EPFL, Switzerland, and Leibniz University, Germany. Kusum Shrestha’s master’s thesis was on “The Influence of Land Use Information on the Simulation of Irrigation Water Demand in the Ilmenau River Catchment with SWAT+,” Her research integrated detailed land-use data into the SWAT+ model to enhance the accuracy of crop water requirement simulations.
Ms. Mimamsa Marhatta
Structural Engineer
Ms. Mimamsa Marhatta
Structural Engineer
Education
MSc. In Structural Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk campus, Nepal; BE in Civil Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Paschimanchal campus, Nepal
Work Experience
Ms. Marhatta is a structural engineer and her professional journey includes working as Civil Engineer on Highway Project. Currently, she serves as a Structural Engineer at Hydrotunneling and Research Center, focusing on complex structural designs and analysis She has more than a year of experience in designing the hydropower structures. With a solid foundation in structural design and analysis, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.
Her sound knowledge in numerical modelling helps in design and analysis of various structures. In addition to structural design, Mimamsa has experience in stability analysis and has contributed to various hydropower projects. She is committed to advancing industry practices and delivering innovative, practical solutions.
Mr. Dinesh Dhakal
Civil Engineer
Mr. Dinesh Dhakal
Civil Engineer
Education
BE in Civil Engineering, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
Experience
Mr. Dhakal is a Civil Engineer with over three years of experience in the design and implementation of hydropower projects in Nepal. His work focuses on underground structures, tunnel engineering, rock mechanics, and powerhouse design. He is also experienced in cost estimation, rate analysis, and quantity surveying, contributing to effective project planning and budgeting. He has been involved in several hydropower projects, including Budhi Gandaki HPP (341 MW), Upper Bheri HEP (325 MW), Middle Mewa HPP (73.5 MW), Khimti-II HEP (48.8 MW), Bhotekoshi-1 HPP (44 MW), Super Lower Bagmati HPP (41.86 MW), and Middle Trisuli Ganga (19.41 MW). Additionally, he worked as a Site Engineer during the construction of the underground powerhouse for the Tanahu Hydropower Project (140 MW), where he participated in site supervision and cost evaluations.
Mr. Bishal Dahal
Civil Engineer
Mr. Bishal Dahal
Civil Engineer
Education
- BE in Civil Engineering, IOE, Purwanchal Campus, Dharan, Nepal
- MSc. in Water Resources Engineering, IOE, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur, Nepal (Ongoing)
Ms. Alisha Maskey
Civil Engineer
Ms. Alisha Maskey
Civil Engineer
Education
B.E in Civil Engineering, Purwanchal Engineering Campus, Tribhuvan University (TU), Dharan, Nepal
Work Experience
Ms. Alisha is a passionate Civil Engineer with over three years of experience in structural analysis and design of hydropower infrastructure, ensuring efficient and sustainable energy production. She actively contributes by assessing the strength, longevity, and efficiency of key structures such as intakes, settling basins, spillways, and weirs.
In addition to her engineering expertise, she is furthering her knowledge by studying climate change and its impact on hydropower sustainability. Her research focuses on integrating climate resilience into hydropower design, optimizing water resource management, and developing strategies to mitigate risks posed by changing weather patterns. By combining structural engineering with climate science, she aims to enhance the adaptability and efficiency of hydropower systems, ensuring long-term reliability and sustainability in the face of evolving environmental challenges.