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Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

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Project leader

Dhiraj Pradhananga

Associate Professor, Tribhuvan University

Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga has over 30 years of experience in water, climate, and environmental sciences, making significant contributions to education, research, and advocacy for climate resilience. He began his professional career as a meteorologist at Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (1995–1998) and is currently an Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University. He is a UNESCO Chairholder in Mountain Water Sustainability and a Vice President of the International Commission of Snow and Ice Hydrology (ICISH) of IAHS (2023–2027). As the President of The Small Earth Nepal (SEN), Dr Pradhananga promotes sustainable lifestyles through education, research, and community networks.

Dr Pradhananga holds advanced degrees in hydro-meteorology and environmental sciences, including two master’s degrees: one in Meteorology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and another in Environment from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He also completed a PhD in Glacier Hydrology from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as postgraduate diplomas in hydrology (IIT Roorkee, India) and environmental management (Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands).

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