Mr. Girish Raj Lamsal

Research Associate

Mr. Girish Raj Lamsal is a young and enthusiastic Civil cum Water Resources (Hydropower) Engineer with a keen interest in hydrological modeling, water resources management, and reservoir optimization. His passion lies in continuously expanding his knowledge and expertise in the field of water resources to contribute to sustainable development.
Mr. Lamsal has acquired valuable experience through his involvement in various roles and projects. Currently, he serves as a Research Associate on the "Water and Climate Project" at NDRI, where he actively contributes to research initiatives aimed at understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources. Additionally, he is assisting on the "Strengthening Kamala Basin Development Planning Implementation - Hydro-economic Model of Kamala River Basin" project for ICIMOD and CSIRO, where he plays a key role in developing hydro-economic model for the Kamala River Basin.
Previously, he worked as a Freelance Hydrologist, undertaking hydrological and meteorological studies in diverse locations including Sindhupalchowk, Bhotekoshi, Jugal, and Panchpokhari Thankpal Municipalities and Rural Municipalities. He also served as a Field Hydrologist for the Tayar Nepal Program, focusing on the development of Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning (RSLUP) in Dullu, Nepal.
Mr. Lamsal holds a Master's degree in Hydropower Engineering from Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. His master's thesis concentrated on the optimization of multi-reservoir and inter-basin diversions in the Koshi Basin of Nepal, employing Elitist-Mutated Particle Swarm Optimization (EMPSO). He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Thapathali Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University.
In terms of skills, Mr.Lamsal is proficient in hydrological modeling using tools like HEC-HMS and SWAT, as well as hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS. He possesses expertise in mapping and analysis using ArcGIS and is well-versed in statistical analysis using Python, R-Programming, and GAMS.
Mr. Lamsal has showcased his research capabilities by publishing his work in the International Journal of Energy and Water Resources. His publication titled "Optimal operation of cascading reservoirs in the Koshi river basin" exemplifies his expertise in reservoir optimization and highlights his commitment to contributing valuable insights to the scientific community.
With his extensive experience and knowledge, Mr. Lamsal is actively pursuing opportunities to make a significant impact in the field of water resources, striving to create sustainable solutions for the challenges faced in this critical domain.