Staff

• Completed his Master’s Degree in Physics from University Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal in 2002.
• Joined in Kantipur Engineering College as a lecturer from May 04, 2003.
• Deputy Chief of Exam Section from January 15, 2007 to September 17, 2007.
• Deputy Head of Engineering Science & Humanities Department from September 18, 2007 to April 27, 2008
• In July 18, 2007, promoted to Senior Lecturer.
• Head of Engineering Science & Humanities Department from April 28, 2008 to February 12, 2011.
• Chief of Exam Section from June 15, 2011 to September 17, 2011.
• Head of Engineering Science & Humanities Department from September 18, 2011.
• In July 17, 2011, promoted to Jr. Associate Professor.
• In February 13, 2015, promoted to Associate Professor.
• Best Teacher Award 2012 at Kantipur Engineering College.
• Coordinator of Admission Committee 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.
• Two month visit in the Faculty Exchange Program in the University of Lumiere Lyon-2, France, in 2009 December to 2010 January.

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I teach following courses

Engineering Physics, Mechanics, Head & Thermodynamics, Mathematical Physics, Solid State Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Optics and many more subjects of Physics

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Professional associations

• Life member of Nepal Physical Society
• Member of Subject Committee of Engineering Science & Humanities IOE since 2068.

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Research interests

• Material Science & Nanotechnology
• Condensed Matter Physics

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Research publications

• “An experimental study of dielectric properties of Polystyrene – n-Butyl Acetate binary solution” at various temperature.
• Objective Physics for BE Entrance.

Dr. Keshar Prasain completed his master’s degree in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2001. Dr. Prasain then joined Kantipur Engineering College as a Lecturer from June 25, 2001 and then was assigned the responsibility of Deputy Head of Science and Humanities in May 21, 2002. In September 17, 2006 He was promoted to Senior Lecturer.  In 2007, Dr. Prasain got an opportunity to pursue his PhD degree in Kansas State University, USA and graduated in 2013. From October 2013 Dr. Prasain has rejoined KEC in the capacity of Vice Principal of the college.

Achievements:

1. Best Teacher Award 2002/2003 at Kantipur Engineering College, Nepal.
2. Best Classroom Award 2009 at Kansas State University, USA.
3. Graduate Student Summer Stipend 2010 from Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, Kansas State University, USA.
4. Best Research Award 2011, Department of Chemistry, Kansas State University, USA.
5. Nepay Bidyabhusan Padak “Ka”, President of Nepal.

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I teach following course:

• Engineering Chemistry

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Professional associations:

• Life Member, Nepal Chemical Society

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Research interests :

• Biodegradable Polymers
• Protein Kinase C
• Anticancer Drugs
• Laccase Inhibitors
• Anti Viral Drugs
• Organic Synthesis

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Research publications:

1. Brian Heiniger, Gunjan Garkar, Keshar Prasain, Duy H. Hua, and Thu A. Nguyen. Second-generation substituted quinolines. Anticancer Research 2010; 30: 3927-3932.
2. Keshar Prasain, Thi D. T. Nguyen, Maureen J. Gorman, Lydia M. Barrigan, Zeyu Peng, Michael R.

Kanost, Lateef U. Syed, Jun Li, Kun Yan Zhu, and Duy H. Hua. Redox potentials, laccase oxidation, and

antilarval activities of substituted phenols. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 2012; 20: 1679-1689.

3. Yunjeong Kim, David George, Allan M. Prior, Keshar Prasain, Shuanghong Hao, Duy D. Le, Duy H. Hua, and Kyeong-Ok Chang. Novel triacsin C analogs as potential antivirals against rotavirus infections.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2012; 50: 311-318.

4. Ying Ding, Keshar Prasain, Thi D. T. Nguyen, Duy H. Hua, and Thu Annelisa Nguyen. The effect of the PQ1 anti-breast cancer agent on normal tissues. Anti-Cancer Drugs 2012; 23: 897–905.
5. Stephanie N Shishido, Keshar Prasain, Amanda Beck, Thi D. T. Nguyen, Duy H Hua and Thu A.

Nguyen. Bioavailability and efficacy of a gap junction enhancer (PQ7) in a mouse mammary tumor model. PLOS ONE 2013.

6. Eugenia Trushina, Paras Minhas, Matthew Pinto, Izumi Maezawa, Joseph Poduslo, Lee-Way Jin, Keshar Prasain, Thi Nguyen, and Duy H. Hua. Modulation of mitrochondrial complex I activity averts cognitative decline in mutiple animal models of familial Alzheimer’s Disease. EBioMedicine 2015.
7. Book Chapter: Keshar Prasain and Duy H. Hua. Design, synthesis, property, and application of plant oil polymers. Renewable Polymers: Synthesis, processing, and technology 2011; 23- 67. Editor: Vikas Mittal. Scrivener and Wiley Publishing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND TRAININGS

PERSONAL SKILLS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

M.Sc. Physics (2007-2009), Department of physics, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, India.

Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics

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Work Experiences: Teaching Engineering Physics at Kantipur Engineering College (2010- Present)

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I teach following courses:

• Engineering Physics theory
• Engineering Physics Lab
• Basic Electronics Engineering Lab

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Professional associations:

• Life Member of Nepal Physical Society

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Research interests:

• Soft Condensed Matter
• Hydrogen and Solar Energy
• High temperature Superconductivity
• Polymer Physics
• Bionano photonics

I have earned Master Degree in English Education from Tribhuvan University and M.Phil. in English Literature from Pokhara University. I have been engaging in dealing with the college level students and also, participating in teaching Proficiency Tests such as IELTS, TOEFL & SAT for almost a decade in various institutions located in Kathmandu.

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I teach following course:

• Communication English (SH651)

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Professional associations:

• Society of Nepali Writers in English, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Research interests:

Being a student of English Education & Literature, I have a great interest on the developments of new teaching methodologies and techniques as well as different aspects of human nature in developing different literary theories. Besides this, I have a great passion on the issues pertaining to international relation thanks to the positioning of Nepal amid two economically powerful giants.

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Research publications

My two research articles on human nature and international relation are in pipeline to publish in international journal.

• Master’s in Energy System Planning and Management (Undergoing)
• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
• Teaching Experience: 1 year
• Professional Experience: 1 year and 6 months (as a Mechanical Engineer)

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I teach following course:

• Engineering Drawing

• BE in Mechanical Engineering (CSVTU- India).
• Worked as a Trainee Engineer in Sharma & Associates, Raipur-India.
• Worked as Project Engineer in Soaltee Crowne Plaza.
• Working as lecturer in Kantipur Engineering College since 2015

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I teach following courses

• Engineering Drawing I
• Engineering Drawing II

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Professional associations

• Certified mechanical engineer from CSVTU- India.

1. Six years’ experience in New Life Engineering company as a Machinery Mechanic (Maintenance)
2. Eight Years’ experience in New Metal Pvt. Ltd as a Foreman (Head Mechanic).
3. Manufacturing turbine, structure lab, fluid lab, hydraulics lab, thermo lab for many colleges like Hist College, Himalay Engineering College, Kathford Engineering College, Oxford Engineering College, NCIT College, KIC College.
4. Teaching workshop technology in Kathford College since 08 years, Everest College since 1 years, Himalay College of Engineering for 9 years, HIST College for 9 yrs., Janakpur Engineering College for 2 years.
5. Under own ThreeR. Traders Pvt. Ltd
   1. Made francis turbine
   2. Petton turbine
   3. Thermo lab
   4. Fluid Lab
   5. Hydraulics Lab
   6. Maintenance different kind of machine in different College

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Trainings:

To operate lathe machine, shaper machine, milling machine, welding machine, hydraulic machine and different kind machine

Basic Computer Course

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Professional associations:

Hist College, Himalay Engineering College, Kathford Engineering College, Oxford Engineering College, NCIT College, KIC College, JEC College, Hillside College, KCC College, Everest College, Far Western College, UTEC College, COSMOS College, White House College, Aryan College

• 10+2 science
• B.A sociology and anthropology
• M.A (Rural Development)running

Qualification:

• 10+2 (Science)
• BA
• B.sc (Result Waiting)

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Trainings:

• Basic computer training