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Personal Information

Name :Dr. Govind Acharya

Postal Address : P O Box 13138, Kathmandu, Nepal

Telephone : 977 98510 93238

Email : [email protected]

Profession : Civil Engineer, Disaster Risk Management

Membership in Professional Societies : Member, Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA)

Member, Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)

Country of Work : Nepal and New Zealand

Academic Qualification

PhD in Civil Engineering from the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (2007-2010)

Thesis title: Analyzing the Interactions between Water-induced Soil Erosion and Shallow Landslides

Master of Science in Physical Land Resources from Free University of Brussels and Gent University, Belgium with Distinction (2001-2003)

Thesis title: Slope Stability Risk Analysis: a Case Study from Nepal

Bachelor in Civil Engineering from the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal with First Class (1988-1992)

Award and Scholarships

NZAID scholarship for Ph.D. from New Zealand (2007-2010) Departmental research grant from the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering,

University of Canterbury to develop lab set up, conduct tests etc. (2007-2009) VLIR scholarship to pursue Master of Science in Physical Land Resources in Belgium (2001-2003) Tribhuvan University Scholarship for the Bachelor in Civil Engineering in Kathmandu, Nepal

(1988-1992).Reviewer for International Journals

Environmental Modeling and Software (Elsevier) Geomorphology (Elsevier) Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (Elsevier) Engineering Geology (Elsevier) Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Springer) Water Resource Research (American Geophysical Union Journal)

Journal Article Publications

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Acharya, G, Khadka, U 2015. Climate Induced Disaster and Risk Engineering in Nepal. Disaster Risk Management: Concept, Policy and Practices in Nepal. 77-104

Acharya, G 2013. Energy Statistics, Issues, Energy Economics and Policy in Nepal, Contemporary Environmental Issues and Methods in Nepal ISBN:978-9937-524-82-7, 1-14,

Acharya, G., Cochrane, T.A., Introducing a new integrated model for the dynamic prediction of soil erosion and shallow landslides, Environmental Modelling and Software (under review)

Cochrane, T.A., Acharya, G.2011. Changes in sediment delivery from hillslopes impacted by shallow landslides and soil armouring. Journal of Hydrology (NZ) 50 (1) 5-18.

Acharya, G., Cochrane, T.A., Davies, T., Bowman, E. 2011. Quantifying and modelling post-failure sediment yields from laboratory scale soil erosion and shallow landslide experiments with silty loess. Geomorphology, 129, 49-58.

Acharya, G., Cochrane, T.A., Davies, T., Bowman, E. 2009.The influence of shallow landslides on sediment supply: a flume-based investigation using sandy soil, Engineering Geology, 109, 161-169.

Acharya, G., Smedt, F., Long, N.T., 2006 Assessing landslide hazard in GIS: a case study from Rasuwa, Nepal. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 65, 99-107.

Conference Papers Presentation

Acharya, G., Cochrane, T.A., 2009. Development of an integrated model for water induced top soil erosion and shallow landslides. Proceedings of 18th World IMACS/MODSIM Congress, Cairns, Australia, 13-17 July 2009

Cochrane, T.A., Acharya, G., 2009. Modelling top soil erosion and mass failures in steep agricultural slopes: integrating WEPP and a landslide model. Proceedings of 7 th World Congress of Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Reno, Navada

Acharya, G., Cochrane, T.A., 2008. Rainfall induced shallow landslides on sandy soil and impacts on sediment discharge: a flume based investigation. Proceedings 12 th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, 1-6 October, 2008

Cochrane, T.A., Egli, M., Phillips, C, Acharya, G., 2007 Development of a forest road erosion calculation using GIS tool for forest road planning and design, Proceedings in Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand, 10-13 December, 2007

Smedt, F, Acharya, G., Long, N.T., 2006. Slope stability analysis on a regional scale using GIS: a case study from Rasuwa, Nepal. Conference paper in HighLand 2006 International Conference, Mekelle, Ethiopia.

Acharya, G. 2003 GIS approach for slope stability risk analysis: a case study from Nepal. M. Sc. Thesis, Physical Land Resources, Vrije Universiteit Brussels p 114

Acharya, G., Rural Development: An Experience from Nepal, Country paper presented in seminar cum cluster countries meeting, New Delhi, India, 5-8 May, 1998

International Conference Attended

18th World IMACS Congress MODSIM 09, Cairns, Australia, 13-17 July 2009 International Symposium on “Sediment dynamics in changing environments”, Christchurch, New

Zealand, 1-5 December 2008 12th International Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in

Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, 1-6 October 2008 MODSIM 07, Christchurch, New Zealand, 10-13 December 2007 Seminar cum cluster countries meeting by UNDP, ESCAP & AITD, New Delhi, India, 5-8 May,

1998Area of Interest and Specialization

Project management Disaster risk management Landslide and soil erosion modeling Integrated watershed management Climate change GIS

International Training Conducted

Delivered a Session "Flood Risk Assessment" on 1st March 2016 during International Training on Community Based Early Warning Systems 1-5 March 2015 organized by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Delivered a Session on "Community Based Flood Early Warning System" on 27th January 2016 during International Training on Disaster Risk Reduction 25 January – 5 February 2016 jointly organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) in Mozambique and the DANIDA Fellowship Centre (DFC)

National Training Conducted

National Level Training on Flood Hazard Modelling and Sediment Monitoring to the Participants from the Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP), Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed Management (DSCWM), Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) and President Chure Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Board (PCTMCDB) organized by Community Based Flood and Glacial Lake Outburst Risk Reduction Project (CFGORRP) in Kathmandu from 7-10 November 2015

22nd Advance Course Training on Water Induced Disaster Mitigation on the Job Training to the Engineers of Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP) and Line Agencies Organized by the Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention in Kathmandu on 28 January 2015

Four Day Training on Flood Risk Assessment and Sediment Monitoring to the 24 National Level Participants from Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP), Department of Watershed Management and Soil Conservation (DSCWM) and Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) Organized by Community Based Flood and Glacial Lake Outburst Risk Reduction Project (CFGORRP) in Kathmandu from 17-20 November 2014

Four Day Training on Flood Risk Management to the District Level Technical Officials from Mahottari, Sirah, Saptari and Udaypur in Nepal Organized by Community Based Flood and Glacial Lake Outburst Risk Reduction Project (CFGORRP)/Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) in Lahan from 18-21 August 2014

Fifteen Day Professional Training on Disaster Risk Management under Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in Academia under Tribhuvan University Central Department of Environmental Science (TU-CDES) / UNDP Cooperation from 16-30 June 2013

Four Day Master Training of Trainers (MToT) on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management and Climate Risk Management to the Trainers of Local Development Training Academy (LDTA) from 31st

March to 3rd April 2013 under UNDP Cooperation

Interpretation of Soil Investigation Reports and Field Investigation for Training of Bridge Engineering to Sub-Engineers of Rural Access Infrastructure Development Program (RAIDP) a World Bank Funded Project on March 14, 2013

Five Days Training on Real Estate Valuation Training to the Surveyor of the Department of Survey, Government of Nepal organized by Nepal Institution of Chartered Surveyors from March 23-27, 2013

Six Days Training on Real Estate Valuation Training to the Surveyor of the Department of Survey, Government of Nepal organized by Nepal Institution of Chartered Surveyors from March 23-28, 2012

Teaching Experience

Course Physical Environment and Natural Hazards for MSc in Disaster Risk Management at Institute of Engineering IOE) Pulchok Campus (Affiliated to Tribhuvan University) since January 2012 with Following Major Course Contents

o Earthquake

o Climate Change Impact

o Landslide

o Flood

o Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)

o Other Hazards

o Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

Course Water Induced Disaster for MSc in Disaster Risk Management at Institute of Engineering (IOE) Pulchok Campus (Affiliated to Tribhuvan University) since January 2012 with following Major Course Contents

o Flood Hazard Modelling

o Landslide Hazard Modeling

o Water Induced Hazard Risk Assessment

Course Disaster Management and Urban Development for M.Sc. in Urban Design and Conservation at Khwopa Engineering College (Affiliated to Purbanchal Univrsity) since August 2013 with Following Major Course Contents

o Multi Hazards (Earthquake, Landslides, Floods, GLOF etc.) Mapping

o Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

o Legal and Institutional Setup for the Disaster Risk Management in Nepal

Course Integrated Water Resources Management for M.Sc. in Central Department of Environmental Science at Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal since June 2013

Tutor for Conducting Following Courses in University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand from March 2007-November 2011

o Survey Transport and GIS (ENCI 262) for the second year civil engineering students

o Integrated Catchment Analysis (ENNR 306) for the third year civil engineering students

o Advanced Hydrology (ENCI 407) for the fourth year civil engineering students

o Advanced GIS (ENCI 462) for the fourth year civil engineering students

Supervising MSc Students in Earthquake, Flood, Landslide Dam Outburst Flood (LDOF) and Earthquake Risk Assessment

Professional Employment Records

April 2014 Till Date

Employer Community Based Flood and Glacial Lake Outburst Risk Reduction Project, a UNDP Initiative for Climate Change Adaptation in Nepal (http://www.dhm.gov.np/cfgorrp/)

Position held Technical Adviser (Team Leader for Flood Component)

Summaries of duties and responsibilities

Studies and Assessments:

Involved in Hazard Mapping, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for Flash Flood, Landslides in the four Districts (Mahottari, Siraha, Saptari and Udayapur) and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Solukhumbu District

Construction of Structural Measures For Flood Risk Management:

Undertake all project's activities in close coordination and consultation with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Department of Watershed Management and Soil Conservation (DSCWM), Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (DWIDP) and Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC)

Involve in Design, Implementation and Supervision of Structural and

http://www.dhm.gov.np/cfgorrp/

Bioengineering Mitigation Measures and Watershed Management Plan for five flash flood to Churia originating river systems (Ratu in Mahottari, Gagan in Siraha, Khando in Saptari and Hadiya and Kong in Udayapur) in Eastern Nepal

Involve in Planning, Designing, Implementing and Supervising Special Type of Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in the Flood Prone Areas in the four districts

Involved in Planning, Designing and Constructing appropriate site specific Evacuation Centers (ECs) for the flood prone communities of the project covered VDCs.

Implementation of Non Structural Measures for Flood Risk Reduction:

Prepare Flood Inundation Mapping, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Ratu, Gagan, Khando, Kong and Hadiya Rivers in eastern Nepal; these rivers are Churia originating river systems and flashy in nature.

Involve in Design and Implementation of the Most Appropriate Community Based Early Warning System (CBEWS) in the five river systems and Automated Early Warning System for Imja GLOF risk reduction in Solukhumbu district

Conduct Flood Hazard Modeling and Flood Risk Management Training to District and National Level Officials and Mainstreaming Flood Risk Management into Development Planning Process to Village Level Officials

Preparation of Knowledge Product:

Prepare Resource Book on GLOF risk management for Training of Trainer (ToT)

Design, Develop and Organize various Training Curriculum applicable to different levels such as Sub-district, District and National Level Officials

Design, Develop and Disseminate Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials related to Flash Flood and GLOF Risk Reduction for different target audiences like communities, village, district and national level officers

Prepare Sediment Monitoring Protocols (SMP) for Churia Originating Rivers: This is a document of new kind in sediment monitoring that explains methodologies for sediment data collection and database management for Flashy River Systems in Nepal

Design and Develop Training Curriculum to Conduct Training to National, District and Sub-district Level Officials from Implementing and Collaborating Partners and rural communities on Flood and GLOF Risk Reduction

Prepare Annual and Quarter Work Plan and Progress Report to share with Different Stakeholders for necessary Approvals and Actions

Prepare Terms of Reference to undertake consulting services on flood and

GLOF risk reduction such as lake lowering design, design of flood control measures, bathymetric survey of lake, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) Survey, etc.

Support Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MEO) to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual report and Undertake Monitoring and Evaluation Activities and Prepare Reports in absence of MEO.

Prepare Project's visibility related documents such as Newsletter, Approach Paper related to flood risk management and climate change impact/adaptation, Project Coverage Activities Distribution Maps using Geographic Information System (GIS)

Prepare annual Project Implementation Review (PIR) of the project in order to submit to Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for operationalization of community based early warning system (CBEWS).

Quality Assurance and Networking:

Supervise Field Activities and Field Staffs on Regular Basis for Quality Assurance Purpose for all Project related activities in the four districts

Work in close coordination and consultation with different governmental organizations like DHM, DSCWM, DWIDP, DNPWC and other non-governmental organizations like International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), district level line agencies and local communities

May 2013 To March 2014

Employer Nepal Geotechnical Engineering Service (P) Ltd.

Position Held Water Induced Hazard Analyst as a Team Leader


Study Published and Unpublished Scientific Documents and Journal Articles, Review Policy and Technical Report, Extract Secondary Data and Information, Conduct Field Survey, Sampling for Necessary Tests, Laboratory Tests and Modeling (HEC HMS and HEC RAS Modeling), Liaison with Other Team Members, Climate Change and its Impact Assessment, Landslide Hazard Mapping, Report Production

Coordinate and Consult Governmental Agencies like Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) and Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) for the Entire Study Period

Projects undertaken:

1. Weather Hazards and Impacts on Climate Changes on Micro-Hydropower Schemes a Case Study Application of Manpang Khola in Dhading District

2. Preparation of Disaster Risk Management Plan in and around Kolti Health Center at Kolti in Bajura District

From December 2012 To April 2013

Employer Local Development Training Academy (LDTA), a Government owned Training Institute in Nepal

Position Held Disaster and Climate Risk Management Expert


Undertake the Assignment in Close Coordination, Consultation and Supervision of Project Steering Committee Comprising of Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), Ministry of Urban Development (MUD), Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MoSTE), National Planning Commission (NPC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Prepare Publishable Resource Book Related to Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Risk Management (CRM) into Development Planning Process Applicable to the Planning Officers of the District Development Committee (DDC) and Village Development Committee (VDC)

Prepare of Trainers' Note related to DRM and CRM

Review and Revision of the Resource Book and Trainers' Note based on the Pilot Testing of Training Program

From March 2011 To November 2012

Employer Multi Tech Engineering Consultancy (P) Ltd.

Position Held Team Leader


Prepare Proposal, Undertake Field Survey, Liaison and Coordinate among Other Team Members, Undertake Policy and Design Review and Data Analysis, Prepare and Present Final Report to Clients


Revised Feasibility Study and Supplementary EIA Report of Upper Madi Hydroelectricity Project in Kaski (25 MW)

Urban Flood Hazard Assessment and Design of Storm Water Management Systems along Jamal-Kantipath Road, Singh-Durbar-Maitighar Mandala Road, Bhatbhateni-Nepal Telecommunication Building (Naksal) Road, Chhauni Army Barrack Dallu Awas-Tahachal Road in Kathmandu, Nepal in Close Coordination with the Department of Roads

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Lower Jogmai River Small

Hydropower Project (6.4 MW) in Ilam, Lower Hewa Khola Hydropower Project (10 MW) in Panchthar district

Initial Environmental Examination of Lower Chirkhwa River Small Hydropower Project (4 MW) in Bhojpur, Upper Chirkhwa Khola Hydropower Project (4 MW) in Bhojpur district

Geotechnical Study for Lower Jogmai River Small Hydropower Project (6.4 MW) in Ilam, Lower Hewa River Hydropower Project (10 MW) in Panchthar district

Detailed Feasibility Study of Upper Chingad River Hydropower Project (3MW) in Surkhet district

Socio-economic Study of People’s Hydropower Project in Taplejung district

From February 2007 To February 2011

Employer Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Position Held PhD Researcher


Carryout Field Investigation, Soil Sampling and Laboratory Tests for the Catchment Level Landslide, Surface Erosion and Hydrological Studies

Undertake Flood and Landslide Modeling at Catchment Scale using Hydrological Model WEPP in GIS Environment

Conduct Landslide Experiments in a Landslide/Erosion Flume

Develop an Integrated Model for Water Induced Top Soil Erosion and Shallow Landslides

Undertake Journal and Conference Paper and Thesis Writing and Publication

From October 2006 To January 2007

Employer Energy Sector Assistance Programme (ESAP), A Danish Government Funded Project to Support Government of Nepal in Energy Sector

Position Held Hydrologist cum GIS Officer


Hydrological modeling for the mini and micro hydropower development in Nepal

Project Identification, Pre-feasibility Study of Mini and Micro-hydropower (<1000 kW installed capacity) in Hilly and Mountainous Districts in Nepal

Field Visit, Interaction with Local Community, Socio-economic Study and Technical Survey, Database Preparation in GIS

Hiring Local Consultants from Bidding Processes to Conduct Detailed Feasibility Study of Potential Projects, Quality Assurance etc.

From October 2003 To August 2006


Position Held Team Leader


Prepare proposal, Undertake Field Survey, Liaison and Coordinate among Other Team Members, Data Analysis, Prepare and Present Final Report to Clients

Projects undertaken

Preparation of Environmental (i.e. Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment) Guidelines for Rural Roads in Nepal for the Department of Local Infrastructures Development and Agricultural Roads

Research on Comparative Analysis of Labour Based and Mechanized Rural Roads for the Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads

Preparation of Flood Hazard Mapping and Detailed Feasibility Study of Rato River Training Works for the Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention

Detailed Feasibility Study of Debris Flow Analysis along Sindhuli-Bardibas Road Corridor for the Department of Water Induced Disaster Prevention

Environmental Impact Assessment of Seti River Hydropower Project (9.05 MW) in Pokhara, Kaski Nepal

Detailed Feasibility Study and Initial Environmental Examination of Phawa River Small Hydropower Project (2.3 MW) in Taplejung, Nepal

Detailed Feasibility Study and Initial Environmental Examination of Bhairav Kunda River Hydropower Project (1.8 MW) in Sindhupalchok, Nepal

Socio-Technical Plan of Nakkhu River for the Department of Irrigation

Chimdi Wetland Development and Conservation Project in Sunsari Nepal

From September 2001

To October 2003

Study of Master of Science in Physical Land Resources in Belgium

From December 1997 To August 2001


Position Held Civil Engineer


Prepare Proposal Requesting Funds, Conduct Field Survey and Data Analysis and Prepare Final Report for Impact Evaluation of 12 Micro-Hydropower Projects, technical master plan of Jyagdi River in Syangja district, and detailed feasibility study of Tin Khande and Thuladunga Irrigation Projects in Arghankanchi district.

From July 1993 To November 1997

Employer Rockwins Nepal, a Leading Consulting Company in Nepal

Position Held Civil Engineer


Undertake Survey, Design and Construction Supervision of Various Industrial Structures and their Accessories like Machine Foundation, Effluent Treatment Plant.


Arihant Multi Fibers in Sunsari Nepal and Reliance Paper Mills in Rupandehi Nepal

Other Short-term Assignments

From March 2014 To July 2014

Position Held Disaster Risk Management Expert

Employer Ministry of Urban Development


Prepare Rental Housing Code for Urban City in Nepal

From December 2011 To December 2012

Position Held Team Leader/Multi Hazard Risk Assessment Expert

Employer ECO Nepal/UNDP


Undertake Multi Hazard Risk Assessment Muglu Khola Watershed in Rukum District through Data Collection, Analysis and Modeling and Validation.

Multi Hazards Include Earthquake, Landslides, Flood, Thunderbolt

From April 2011 To July 2011

Position Held Soil Expert

Employer Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC)


Prepare Disaster Risk Reduction Guidelines for High Rise Buildings in Kathmandu Nepal

Language Efficiency

LanguagesEnglishHindiNepali

ReadExcellentExcellentMother tongue

WriteExcellentGood-

SpokenExcellentGood-

UnderstandingExcellentExcellent-

Referees

1. Name :Mr. Padma Kumar MainaleeTitle : Joint Secretary Relationship : Supervisor Contact Details :Ministry of Urban Development, 977 98510 05219, Email:

[email protected]: [email protected]

2. Name : Mr. Madhu Prasad Bhetuwal, Title : Deputy Director General Relationship : SupervisorContact Details : Department of Electricity Development/Ministry of Energy

Anam Nagar, Kathmandu Tel 977 9841349563, Email: [email protected]

3. Name : Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari Title : Deputy Director, Centre for Disaster Risk Studies Contact Details : Centre for Disaster Studies, Institute of Engineering Pulchok

Mobile 977 9851133510; Email: [email protected]



