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Tri Ratna Bajracharya

Prof. Tri Ratna Bajracharya

Senior Fellow

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Tri Ratna Bajracharya, joined the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ, in May 2024 as Research Fellow. He is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has held several key leadership positions, including Dean of the Institute of Engineering, Director of the Centre for Energy Studies, and President of the Nepal Engineers' Association. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, hydropower sustainability, and renewable energy technologies. Prof. Bajracharya has led numerous international collaborations, working with organizations such as the European Union, NORAD, ADB, The World Bank, and GIZ, and has played a pivotal role in shaping energy policies in Nepal. As a leading expert in energy transitions and sustainability, he continues to drive impactful research, policy advocacy, and academic development.

  • Member: Academic Council, Tribhuvan University
  • Member: Engineering Cluster Committee, University Grants Commission Nepal Member: Institute of Engineering Research Committee, IOE, TU
  • Member: Faculty Board, IOE, TU
  • Member: Faculty Board, Kathmandu University
  • Chair: Mechanical Engineering Research Committee, IOE, TU
  • Coordinator: PRT Team Leader formed by UGC Nepal for QAA of three colleges
  • Member: QAA Technical Committee, UGC Nepal