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• 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.

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.

• July, 2007
  Masters in Organic Chemistry, I Division Govt PG College Rishikesh Uttarakhand, HNB Garhwal University
• July, 2005
  Bachelors in Science, I Division Govt PG College Rishikesh Uttarakhand, HNB Garhwal University

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I teach following courses

Kantipur Engineering College Dhapakhel lalitpur
Teaching chemistry to engineering students in I Semester. Conduct chemistry practicals for I Semester. Prepare class test and schedule for various learning activities as required. Taking assignments as per schedule

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Work Experience:

• March, 2014 – August, 2019
  Senior Research Associate, Honeywell International Gurgaon, Haryana, India
• March, 2012 – March, 2014
  Research Associate, Jubilant Lifesciences Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
• January, 2011 – February, 2012
  Research Chemist, Surya Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Banur, Punjab, India
• December, 2008 – September, 2010
  Project Assistant, Indian Oil Corporation Faridabad, Haryana, India

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Training/Certificates:

December, 2014 (6 Months) Six Sigma Green Belt certification Honeywell

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Specializations and Skills:

Specializations

• More than 11 years’ experience in working as research executive in both Pharma and Petro industries
• Handling lab instruments and running a full-fledged lab for business development
• Conducting experiments and data interpretation to provide valuable customer centric report
• Involvement in Plant trials at customer site for product support

Skills
Customer Product Support, Research and Developing New Products, Maintaining Lab Instruments Calibration and Troubleshooting, Conducting Plant Trials For Business Development, Data Correlation And Report Making

• Master’s in Energy System Planning and Management, Tribhuvan University, IOE, Pulchowk Campus
• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering,Tribhuvan University, IOE, Pulchowk Campus

Work Experience:

• Lecturer, Kantipur Engineering College, Dhapakhel, May 2016-Present
• Mechanical Engineer/ Marketing Manager, Autoland Pvt. Ltd., Teku, Kathmandu (March 2014 to December 2014)
• Mechanical Engineer /Supervisor for Lift installation and for Bio-design swimming pool installation, Ooddiy Eco International Pvt. Ltd, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu (January 2013 to February 2014)

Workshop and Trainings:

• 9 days training on “Energy Planning and Management” conducted by Japan International Cooperation Centre.
• 7 days training on “General Insurance Training Programme for Surveyors” conducted by Insurance Board (Beema Samiti).
• 3 days training on “Energy Audit for Graduate Engineers” organized by Industrial Energy Management Project and Center for Energy Studies, IOE.
• 5 days training on “Finite Element Analysis and its applications in Modern Engineering Design” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, supported by University Grants Commission.
• 5 days training and workshop on “Capacity Development on Application of Human Factor in Automobile and Aviation” organized by Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre.
• 2 days training on “Design of Micro-hydro power plant” organized by All Nepal National Free Students Union.

Reasear Interest:

• Mechanical system design and fabrication, CAD/CAM automation, robotics
• Energy system design and modelling
• Renewable energy- biomass, wind, hydro and solar
• Heating and cooling systems, HVAC

Research Publications:

• Energy Demand Analysis of Instant Noodles Industries of Nepal.
• Design, fabrication and analysis of wind power system using locally available materials.
• Analysis on efficiency of Industrial Boiler: A case study of different Manufacturing Industry in Nepal.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Design and Manufacturing)
  August, 2020
  Institute Of Engineering, Thapathali Campus, Tribhuwan University
• Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering (Mechanical)
  December, 2016
  Institute Of Engineering, Thapathali Campus, Tribhuwan University

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WORK EXPERIENCE ( 3 YEARS +):

• Precise Hydro Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd. – Project Coordinator
  February, 2021 – August, 2021(6 months )
  Tripureshwor plaza, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
• NEA Engineering Company Limited – Research Engineer
  September, 2019 – March, 2020 (6 months)
  Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Rairang Hydropower Development Comp. Ltd – Mechanical Engineer
  December, 2017–September, 2019 (1 year 8 months)
  Kathmandu, Nepal
• Api Hydro Mechaincal company Limited – Site Engineer
  December, 2016 – December, 2017 (1 year)
  Trade Tower, Kathmandu, Nepal

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TEACHING SUBJECTS:

• Engineering Drawing, Workshop Technology

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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

• “Dynamic Response of Vertical Shaft Pelton Turbine Unit for Free Vibration”

• Completed Master in Mechanical Engineering (ME) – Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan-China)-2021
• Completed Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (BIE)- Institute of Engineering, Thapathali Campus-2015

Work experience:

• New Technical WaterProofing Service and Rehabilitation Pvt.Ltd., Lalitpur – Mechanical Engineer (JANUARY 2017- MARCH 2018)
• Himalayan Snax and Noodles Pvt.Ltd, Banepa- Bhairahawa – Maintenance Engineer (AUGUST 2016 – FEBRUARY 2017)
• Chaudhary Group Industrial Park (CGIP), Nawalparasi – On the Job Training (OJT) (JUNE 2015- SEPTEMBER 2015)

Teaching Subjects:

• Engineering Drawing
• Workshop Technology

Research Interests:

• Advanced Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering
• New Product Design and Development

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