Prof. Kundan Lal Shrestha is a Professor and currently heads the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering at Kathmandu University. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering and researches environmental modelling, including air and water quality, atmospheric transport, hydroclimatology, urban environmental pollution and climate change. He is a member of various professional organisations, such as the Japanese Universities Alumni Association, Nepal and the Nepal JSPS Alumni Association. Professor Shrestha has been a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow and is renowned for his contributions to environmental science and engineering. His research has significant implications for addressing environmental challenges.