Dr Shiva Khanal is a researcher at the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal. He completed his master’s degree in 2014 and earned his PhD in 2022 from Western Sydney University, Australia. Dr Khanal specialises in quantitative data analysis and modelling, with a strong emphasis on spatial ecology and geoinformatics. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including ecology and species interactions, where he investigates how environmental factors influence forest carbon distribution and tree species diversity in the Central Himalayas. His interests include integrating data from field, remote sensing and geographic information systems to model and understand environmental processes.
Dr Khanal is proficient in using open-source tools for reproducible computation and scientific reporting. In his recent publications, he applied advanced modelling approaches to analyse forest structure, composition and carbon stocks, ensuring accurate and impactful results. With expertise in quantitative methods, spatial ecology and geoinformatics, his ongoing research focuses on the complex dynamics of forest ecosystems ranging from the Himalayan region to Australia, contributing significantly to our understanding of these critical environments.
