Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation
Rupesh Shrestha, M. Sc.
The research stay ended on Aug. 31, 2022.
You can see his conclusion on the International Climate Protection Fellowship (IKS) of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation here:
We wish our guest all the best.
Academic career
| 09/2005 - 01/2011 | Studies of Architecture at Tribhuvan University in Lalitpur, Nepal, Bachelor of Architecture |
| 05/2014 - 12/2016 | Studies of Natural Resources Management and Development at TH Köln, Germany, Master of Science |
Scientific career
| since 03/2021 | Research fellow in the Water Management and Hydraulic Engineering unit of Prof. Dr. Robert Jüpner - funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Lecturer in winter term 2021/22: "Reconstruction of Shelter and Settlements after Disasters" for Master students |
| since 06/2020 | Urban Coordination Officer - Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (HRRP), Nepal |
| since 06/2017 | Consultant - Architectures sans Frontières in Lalitpur, Nepal |
| since 04/2017 | Project Architect - Kathmandu Valley Preserversation Trust, Nepal |
| 06/2017 - 12/2018 | Part-time lecturer - ACME Engineering College in Kathmandu, Nepal |
Research
Resilient Housing and Urban Planning - Adaptation strategies for flood resilience in Nepal within the International Climate Protection Fellowship funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation; the programme addresses to prospective leaders with climate expertise
Strategies and technologies for resource conservation in emerging economies
Heritage conservation, post-disaster reconstruction (flood and earthquake recovery)
Sustainable building construction