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1. NAME : RANJAN KUMAR DAHAL

2. DATE OF BIRTH : Jan 29, 1972

3. NATIONALITY : Nepalese

4. EDUCATION :

1. M.Sc. in Geology with first division from T.U. Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1995 with thesis in Engineering and Environmental Geolgy
2. B.Sc. in Chemistry, Geology and Mathematics with first division from Trichandra Multiple College, T.U., Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal.

5. TRAINING/SEMINAR :

1. Received 6 months computer training from Computer Education Center, Putalisadak, Kathmandu in 1996 and have sound knowledge of DOS, Dbase, WP5.1, Lotus 123, PC Tool, Windows and other Software like MS Word, Excel, PageMaker, Cricket Graph for Macintosh, Surfer6, SpheriStat, Dips, Resixp and Stable6 for Rock Stability.
2. Received 10 days UNESO Regional Trainning Course on Structural Geology (9 March – 19 March) from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Deharadun, India.
3. Seminar attended on Natural Disaster Reduction in Nepal Experiences and Challenges on IDNDR (International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction) day, organized by Nepal Geological Society in Russian Culture Center on Oct. 1997.
4. Three days seminar attended on Second Nepal Geological Congress organized by Nepal Geological Society in Staff College, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur from 11^th Nov. to 13^th Nov. 1997.
5. Attained National Meeting cum technical Seminar on Natural Disaster Prevention and the Media: Prevention Begins with Information on IDNDR (International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction) day, organized by Nepal Geological Society in Russian Culture Center, Kathmandu on Oct. 14, 1999
6. Attained Three days International symposium on Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology and Natural Disaster with emphasis on Asia, organized by Nepal Geological Society in Kathmandu, Nepal from 28-30 September 1999

6. LANGUAGE & DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY :

Language	Read	Write	Speak
Nepali	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
English	Good	Good	Good
Hindi	Good	Good	Good

7. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES : Nepal Geological Society

8. COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE : Nepal

9. EMPLOYMENT RECORD :

ACADEMIC

1. EMPLOYER, Jan 2000: Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Field Supervisor

Responsible to teach the Engineering Geological field investigation Procedure for Bridge, Road, Dam, Tunnel, Canal, and Suspension Bridge to the M. Sc. Student at Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk.

2. EMPLOYER, Nov.1999 – To date (Part time) : Xavier Academy, Lajimpat, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Lecturer

Responsible to teach the Engineering and Environmental Geology to the B. Sc. Environmental Science Student

3. EMPLOYER, June 1997 – To date: Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Assistant Lecturer of Engineering Geology and Soil and Rock Tests Laboratory Supervisor

Responsible for delivering Lecture on Engineering Geology and Supervise the student in Soil and Rock test laboratory.

4. EMPLOYER, Oct.1998 – To date (Part time) : St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Lecturer

Responsible to teach the Environmental Geology to the B. Sc. Student

5. EMPLOYER, March 1998 – Aug. 1998 : Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus, Hetauda

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Assistant Lecturer

Responsible to teach the Forest Geology to the B. Sc. Forestry student Sep. 1998 to Aug 1999

CONSULTANT

1. EMPLOYER, June 2000 : Mountain Risk Engineering (MRE) Unit, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Trainer

Responsible to train the Mid-Level Technician such as Overseer, Ranger, and JTs of Nepal Denmark Watershed Management Project (NDWMP).

2. EMPLOYER, May 2000 : Multi Disciplinary Consultant (P) Ltd., Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Team Coordinator and Engineering Geologist

Responsible for detail survey and design of suspension bridge, Samar Khola, Upper Mustang at Mustang district.

3. EMPLOYER, Oct. 1998 - Dec.1998: HEET Consult (P) Ltd., Sinamangal, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Engineering Geologist and Laboratory Chief

Responsible for the study of the possible impact of undergoing construction activities on the Uphill Site of the Source to the Quality and Quantity of Doodh Pokhari Water Source, Kirtipur for Nepal Water supply Cooperation, Tripureswar, Kathmandu

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4. EMPLOYER, July, 1999 : IDRS (P) Ltd., Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Trainer

Responsible for hydrogeological training for overseer at Janakpur, organized by CARE Nepal.

5. EMPLOYER, Oct. 1998 – August 1999 : HEET Consult (P) Ltd., Sianmangal, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Team Coordinator and Engineering Geologist

Responsible for detail survey and design of five suspension bridges, Ghatte Gad (Darchula), Listra Bagar (Bajhang), Kailashmandu (Bajura), Khaniya Ghat (Baglung), Daram Khola (Baglung).

6. EMPLOYER, Sept. 1998 – July 1999: Cosmos Engineering Services, Baneswor, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Project In-charge and Engineering Geologist

Responsible for detail survey and design of three suspension bridges, Kanma Gad, Kaya Gad, Bung Gad (Dailekha).

7. EMPLOYER, Nov.1998 - July 1999: HEET Consult (P) Ltd., Sianmangal, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Engineering Geologist and Laboratory Chief

Responsible for geotechnical investigation of 200 bed Emergency and Trauma Center complex, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.

8. EMPLOYER, Dec.1997 – June 1998 : Nepal Engineering Consultancy (NEC), Min Bhawan, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Engineering Geologist

Responsible for detail survey and design of three Suspension Bridge, Puima Gad, Kunala Gad and Lode Ghat of Humla, Bajura and Achham District respectively.

9. EMPLOYER, August 1997 : Water Resource Consultant (WRC), Maitighar, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Engineering Geologist

Responsible for feasibility survey of Gandi Gad Small Hydropower Project, Gandi Gad, Doti District.

10. EMPLOYER, Jan. 1997 : Building Design Associates (BDA), Jhamsikhel, Kathmandu

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : Engineering Geologist

Responsible for Pre-feasibility study of Simara International Airport (SIA) at Simara, Bara District.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE :

• M.Sc. Dissertation entitled "Engineering and Environmental Geological Study of Kharidhunga – Tokarpa – Balephi area of Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk District, Central Nepal" submitted to the Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal.

• Member of Research Team of Geological and Engineering Geological Study and hazard Mapping of Syangja and Parbat District from MRE Unit, Tribhuvan University, 1998.

• Engineering Geological study of Patibhanjyang – Chisapani area of Nuwakot, Sindhupalchowk and Kathmandu Districts, Sept. 1995. Report submitted to the Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal.

• Geological Study of Likhu Khola Test Adit (Tunnel) of Melamchi Drinking Watr Project, Sept. 1995. Report submitted to the Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal.

• Geophysical (resistivity) studies for groundwater exploration at Letang VDC of Morang District, Dec. 1995. Report submitted to the Letang Village Development Committee, Letang, Morang, Nepal.

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