Kathmandu, Nepal — The Department of Chemistry at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus successfully organized a one-day inception workshop on the theme “Molecular Engineering Approach to TMDCs for Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production in Nepal” on Baisakh 24. The program was conducted under the Emerging Faculty Research Grant (EFRG) supported by the Research Coordination and Development Council (RCDC), Office of the Rector, Tribhuvan University.
The workshop focused on innovative research aimed at developing efficient and affordable green hydrogen production technologies using Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs), an emerging class of advanced materials. The project seeks to enhance hydrogen generation from water splitting processes, contributing to Nepal’s future clean energy goals.
The event was chaired by Campus Chief Prof. Dr. Neelam Shrestha Pradhan and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Surendra Kumar Gautam. Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Ishwar Koirala, Director of RCDC, highlighted the significance of research-driven innovation in higher education and national development.
Energy expert Dr. Mukesh Ghimire, Director at Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, delivered remarks on Nepal’s renewable energy future and the growing importance of green hydrogen in ensuring long-term energy security. Senior chemist and former Head of the Central Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Jagadish Bhattarai, shared technical insights on electrochemistry and material science relevant to the project.
The workshop also featured remarks from Prof. Dr. Gopichandra Kafle of the Department of Physics, who emphasized the importance of advanced material science research in achieving scientific and economic progress in Nepal.
The research project is led by Dr. Dasuram Paudel as Principal Investigator, with Prof. Dr. Surendra Kumar Gautam serving as Co-Investigator. Technical presentations were delivered by Dr. Dasuram Paudel, PhD researcher Sachin Thapa, and postgraduate researcher Anima Kumari Rajbanshi.
During the presentation session, Dr. Paudel expressed his enthusiasm for applying the knowledge and expertise in green hydrogen technologies gained during his international academic experience to Nepal’s scientific and energy sectors.
The program concluded with closing remarks from Assistant Campus Chief Dr. Sarita Manandhar, who stated that research-oriented initiatives like this strengthen the academic excellence and research culture of Tri-Chandra Campus while encouraging innovation in nationally important scientific fields.
The workshop witnessed the active participation of faculty members, researchers, and students from various departments, reflecting growing academic interest in sustainable energy research and advanced materials science in Nepal.
