Dr Bhupendra Das has two master’s degrees (Environmental Technology from the Teesside University, UK and Environmental Science from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal). At Tribhuvan University in Nepal, he completed his PhD program in Air Pollution/Emission Inventory. Dr Das has more than 15 years of expertise at the local, national, and international levels. Dr Das is currently a Research Officer at Center of Research for Environment Energy and Water (CREEW). He also serves as a part-time as Kathmandu National Technical Expert at Clean Air Asia, Philippines. He is also a Chairperson/Air Quality Specialist at the Nepal Energy and Environment Development Services (NEEDS) as well as a visiting faculty at Tribhuvan University. His recent lead work includes emission inventory of health care facilities (supported by World Health Organization [WHO] Nepal), brick kilns and transport sectors. Dr Das has published over a dozen research articles in reputed journals, book chapters, and proceedings. He received various awards including the “Young Scientist Award” in the International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science, & Medicine, held at Coimbatore, India by VDGOOD Professional Association. In December 2023, Dr Das received the most prestigious award Science and Technology Promotion Award from The Right Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal.