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Biography
I am Sadiksha Chauhan, an environmentalist from Nepal and currently a PhD researcher at Northumbria University. My research focuses on the integration of advanced remote sensing technologies—particularly CubeSats—into hydrological modelling to better forecast floods and droughts in North East England. I am especially passionate about incorporating stakeholder engagement into my work to ensure its relevance to policy and practice.
I completed my Master’s Degree in Environmental Management at Pokhara University, Nepal, in 2019, graduating with a CGPA of 3.99/4.0. In recognition of this academic achievement, I was awarded the Nepal Bidhyabhusan B medal by the President of Nepal and was listed on the Dean’s List of Pokhara University.
From 2019 to 2024, I served as a lecturer at Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, where I taught broad range of courses such as hydrology, land degradation and restoration, and solid waste management. I also supervised undergraduate research, with topics focused on water quality in river systems across Nepal.
In addition to my academic career, I have worked as an environmental consultant with both governmental organizations—such as the Social Welfare Council—and NGOs including Rural Reconstruction Nepal and ActionAid Nepal. My consultancy work has included environmental impact assessments, monitoring and evaluation and community-based environmental initiatives.
My previous research investigated the economic impact of pluvial flooding in urban Kathmandu, and was published in peer-reviewed journal 'Environmental Challenges' by Elsevier under the title “Evaluation of Economic Loss of Urban Road Flooding: A Case of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.” This experience deepened my interest in urban water management and disaster resilience.
Through my current doctoral work, I aim to contribute to sustainable, data-informed solutions for managing water resources—both in the UK and in developing contexts like Nepal.
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science and other Physical Science, MSc, Environmental Management, Pokhara University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2019
Research Group keywords
- Environmental Monitoring and Reconstruction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 1 Article
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Evaluation of economic loss of urban road flooding: A case of Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Chauhan, S., Dongol, R. & Chauhan, R., 1 Dec 2023, In: Environmental Challenges. 13, 11 p., 100773.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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