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Dr. Neopane and his research fellows participated in a Workshop at IIT Roorkee

Dr. Hari Prasad Neopane, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering together with his research fellows (Mr. Ram Lama, PhD candidate and Mr Dadi Ram Dahal, M.S. by Research candidate at TTL) represented Kathmandu University in “Workshop on Hydro abrasive erosion in hydro plants at IIT Roorkee”. The event was organized by Alternate Hydro Energy Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, from 23-24 February at Roorkee, India.

Dr. Neopane delivered two presentations on “Steps involved in optimization studies for hydro abrasive erosion “and “Financial and economic analysis of hydro-abrasive erosion”. He has also co-chaired one of the sessions in the workshop.

The details of the program can be found at: https://www.iitr.ac.in/departments/AH/pages/Activities+Conference__Seminars__Workshops.html

Dr. Thapa participated in the Global SDG 7 Conference

Dr. Biraj Singh Thapa, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering represented Kathmandu University at “A global preparatory meeting in support of the review of SDG7 at the 2018 UN High-level Political Forum (Global SDG 7 Conference)”. The event was organized by United Nations ESCAP, from 21-24 February at Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Thapa delivered a presentation on “Collaboration to secure hydropower innovation and value creation” in the side event “Hydropower – part of the solution for sustainable development”.

The details of the program can be found at: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/EnergyConference/

The anthology, published by Shabdayatra Prakashan, Kavre, was released on 10 February 2018 by Prof. Dr. Tulasi Diwasa and Prof. Dr. Jangab Chauhan, prominent writers and critics in Nepali literature. 

Mr. Sudarshan Prasad Dahal, Assistant Professor of Media Studies  contributed a book chapter entitled on :'Media Biased in the Coverage of Political Conflict of Nepal’ in recently published book: Freinheit und Journalismus (Freedom and Journalism) - 2018 (pp. 189-205), edited by Andrea Czepek/Melanie Hellwig/Beate Illg/Eva Nowak. Publisher: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Germany.

The book abstract can be reached on: http://www.nomos-shop.de/28868 (in German), http://www.nomos-shop.de/infoPopup.aspx?product=28868&tab=2 (in English).

Dr. Bista Participated in IC3SE-18 International Conference

Dr. Rabindra Bista, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DoCSE), participated in the International Conference on Communication, Computing, Storage & Energy (IC3SE-18), 15-17 February, 2018 held at Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Narhe, Pune, India. As a Resource Person of the Conference, he gave Research Presentation in Health Informatics and chaired the first Technical Session of the conference as well.

During his this visit, Dr. Bista interacted with the senior faculties and management body of Zeal College of Engineering and Research, Professors from both Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, for future collaborations of Kathmandu University with them.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

CHAIR PROFESSOR

KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY, NEPAL

Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit and self-funding public institution. It is an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence. The vision statement of KU is “to become a world-class university devoted to bringing knowledge and technology to the service of mankind.”

KU is pleased to invite application for Ford Foundation Endowed Chair at the level of Professor in Environmental Engineering/Science. The candidate should preferably have expertise in the field of pollution control, process engineering and interdisciplinary areas of environmental Engineering/Science.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: PhD or its equivalent degree in relevant discipline and at least 12 years of teaching experience with good number of research publications in peer-reviewed international journals OR at least 12 years of research and industrial experiences from recognized institutions with good number of research publications. Depending upon the experience and academic/research profile of the candidate, Chair Professor position will be awarded.

SALARIES AND BENEFITS:  Salary is negotiable.  Additionally, accommodation of single bed room reasonably furnished with fixed kitchen utensils, and single round trip air ticket (economy class) from home town to Kathmandu once a year excluding family members shall be offered.

TENURE: Initial contract will be for a period of two years with the possibility of extension for three more years on Annual basis.

RESPONSIBILTIES: 

Responsibilities of Chair Professor include; 

•          Teaching a minimum of two courses, carrying three credit (one Course of 3 Credit meaning 48 hours of lectures) each, one at Undergraduate level and other at Master’s level,  in one academic year.
•          Guiding research at M.Tech. Environmental Engineering and MSc Environment and Natural Resources, at least three  PhD Research supervision, Dissertation Guidance / Supervision,
•          Partnering in seeking external grants through development of International Research Project proposals,    
•          Two Research Publications in air quality monitoring and control,
•           Strengthening Laboratory Facilities and Equipments for Higher Research in  Environmental Pollution Science Laboratory ,
•          Participation in workshop/ Seminar/Conference/Guest Lectures ,
•          Organizing International Conferences, and
•          Other Activities as advised by the Dean, School of Science

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants are requested to send in application along with latest resume, list of publications, testimonials, work experience letters, one recent passport size photograph, and names and contact addresses of two Referees.  Application received with incomplete or invalid documents and after the deadline will not be processed for shortlisting. Only the short listed candidate will be called for an interview.

Application must reach to the following address by email no later than 7th April, 2018,  4 PM Local time.

Office of the Dean; School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel; P.O. Box 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal;

Phone: 00-977-11-661511, 661399; E-mail: kusos_dean@ku.edu.np; desehod@ku.edu.np 

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Date: 21 February 2018

KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining high standards of academic excellence.  Pursuing the mission of providing quality education for leadership, KU is in the forefront of knowledge industry in the field of management, science and technology, education, arts, medical sciences & law.

KU is looking for committed, competent, and qualified professional to take up non-teaching positions on contract basis:

Position: Officer 

Place: Office of the Controller of Examination

Job Description:

1.      Prepares examination schedules, coordinate for question papers setting and formatting the question papers.

2.      Tabulates the result sheets and prepare the necessary certificates

3.      Analyzes the results and prepare necessary reports

4.      Handles exam related software

Minimum Requirement:

   Educational Attainment

Master’s degree in related areas (minimum second division)

OR

Four years Bachelor’s degree in related areas (first Division) with two year of work experiences

OR

Bachelor’s degree (minimum second division) with six years of working experience in assistant level

Preference will be given to those who have work experience in examination related activities and application of IT enabled services

Competencies and Critical Attributes

·         Ability to use computer and related software.

·         Ability to write reports of professional standard both in English and Nepali

·         Ability to convince, influence, counsel, advise people as needed

·         Confidentiality , Adaptability, helping and problem- solving oriented, supportive behavior, interpersonal orientation, development orientation

Position: Officer (Technical)

Place: Office of the Controller of Examination

Job Description:

·         Administers exam related work

·         Plans, configuration and manage network

·         Administers the coding and other processes

·         Develops, operate and update the related software

·         Analyzes the data and prepare reports accordingly

·         Other as instructed by the authority

Minimum Qualification Required:

Master’s degree in IT/ CE/CS related field (minimum second division)

OR

Four years Bachelor’s degree in IT/ CE/CS (first division) with two year of work experiences OR

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CE/CS (minimum of second division) with six years of working experience in assistant level

Preference will be given to those who have work experience in IT / software services

Recent CV, copies of mark sheets and certificates of all academic degree qualifications/ transcripts, citizenship certificate, work and professional experience certificates (both existing and previous), and other credentials as applicable; Two recent PP size photographs should also be attached.

You are requested to download the application form and fill the form. The completed application form must be submitted along with necessary documents no later than March 2, 2018 to Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre.

Salary and benefits will be as per the rule of the University.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for selection process.

Application is Available on: http://apply.ku.edu.np/application

Download application form: [Click Here]

ON-SITE EXAM NOTICE

PROGRAM OF OPEN STUDIES – SANITATION, WATER AND SOLID WASTE FOR DEVELOPMENT [POS-WASH]

The POS-WASH program participants are hereby notified that the On-Site Exam (from Part 1: Video Based Learning) will be held in following time and venue:

On-Site Exam Date   : 15 March, 2018 (Thursday)

Time                           : 11 am to 2 pm         

Venue                        : Block 08, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel

*Note: Participants are required to complete the online tests from www.coursera.org and send the screenshots to Er. Suman Dhun Shrestha at  wash@ku.edu.np by 7^th March 2018.

The POS-WASH program is run in cooperation between The Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) - Switzerland and School of Engineering, Kathmandu University (KU), Nepal.

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Kathmandu University, School of Science

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT for FACULTY POSITION

Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit institution dedicated to maintain high standards of academic excellence. KU, School of Science, based in Dhulikhel, invites application from dynamic and qualified candidates who are willing to take up professional challenges in academics, for a position on contract basis.

* Note: Initial contract period will be 6 months or a semester. Contract period may be extended based upon performance and need at the Department.

 Minimum Qualification Required:  Masters’ degree in Pharmacy with specialization in Pharmaceutical Care/ Clinical Pharmacy/ PharmD/ PharmD (Post-Baccalaureate)/ MSc. in Pharmacology (Medical) or related discipline with 1st division/or equivalent and 2 years teaching experience in the related area. 

If the division is not clear in the transcript/certificate, the candidate shall submit equivalence division certification from relevant authority. Application with unclear division or division equivalence from relevant authority may be rejected. Division recognition for unclear cases will be as per decision of the university. Degree obtained abroad should have obtained equivalence from relevant authority in Nepal.     

Requirements: Recent CV, copies of mark sheets and certificates of all academic degree qualifications/ transcripts, citizenship certificate, work and professional experience certificates (both existing and previous), and other credentials as applicable; Two recent PP size photographs should also be attached. The completed application form must be submitted with necessary documents to Kathmandu University, School of Science Office of the Dean, Dhulikhel, Kavre. Salary and benefits will be as per the rule of the University. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process.

Please fill in the following application form and submit no later than 3rd March 2018, 3:00 PM.

Download application form: [Click Here]

Dean, School of Science

kusos_dean@ku.edu.np

Date: 18^th Feb 2018

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