Bishwa Prakash Puri
Assistant Professor, Environmental Consultant, and International Education Advisor
Summary
Highly motivated and interdisciplinary professional leveraging deep expertise in climate-hydrology interactions, geospatial analysis, data analysis, and sustainable development policy. Proven experience in delivering rigorous academic research, executing complex Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA/IEE), and providing certified, results-oriented guidance for international education pathways.
Core Expertise
Technical & Scientific
- Hydrologic Modeling (SWAT, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SDSM)
- GIS & Remote Sensing (ArcGIS, QGIS, GEE)
- Climate Change Modeling (Downscaling)
- Statistical Analysis (R, Python, SPSS)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/IEE)
Strategic & Advisory
- Policy Analysis & Adaptation Planning
- International Education Strategy (USA, UK, Australia)
- Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Academic Research Mentorship
- Business Development & Stakeholder Management
Languages & Certification
- **Nepali:** Native
- **English:** Professional proficiency
- **Certified Consultant:** TITI, Government of Nepal
- **Software:** MS Office, LaTeX
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
College of Applied Sciences
Kathmandu, Nepal
- Lead instruction for Environmental Science, GIS, and Research Methods courses at the graduate level.
- Mentor M.Sc. students on research design, data analysis, and thesis development.
- Participate in curriculum development focusing on contemporary climate adaptation strategies.
Business Development Manager & Certified Advisor
Dec 2024 – Presentn>
Smart Connect Global Education Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal
- Managed the international education portfolio, advising over 150 students on university selection, scholarship, and visa applications for the USA, UK, and Australia.
- Developed strategic partnerships with international universities and successfully negotiated agency contracts.
- Led marketing and student recruitment campaigns, resulting in a 30% increase in successful enrollments.
Education
M.Sc. in Environmental Science
2024
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
Thesis: Climate Change Impacts on River Hydrology in the Lower Everest Region.
B.Sc. in Environmental Science
2019
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Journal Articles
- Puri, B. P., Adhikari, T. R., et al. (2025). Spatial and Temporal Variations of Surface Air Temperature (1962–2022) across Physiographic Regions in the Koshi Basin, Nepal. Journal of Hydrology and Meteorology (SOHAM).
- Gautam, R., Puri, B. P., et al. (2025). Impact of Climate Variability on Agricultural Productivity and Food Security in Banke, Nepal: Insights from 1990–2020. OASK Publishers.
- Manuscript in preparation: Assessing Soil Nutrient Dynamics and Their Impacts on Crop Yields: A Case Study of Janaki Rural Municipality, Nepal.
Thesis
- Temperature Trend Analysis Along with Paddy Production Trend and Their Impact on Paddy Cultivation in Koshi Basin, Nepal.