Biraj Adhikari

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Biraj Adhikari’s academic and professional journey has led him to develop a keen interest in multidisciplinary research, particularly in the realm of political ecological studies. His educational background includes a PhD with honours in Human and Sustainable Development from the University of Bern, a joint European master’s degree in environmental studies from Aalborg University, Denmark, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal. Professionally, he has worked as a green road construction and maintenance engineer in the Rural Access Programme Phase III, and as a research fellow at the International Central for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). His work has addressed the intricate connections between the political, ecological, and social factors that affect people, biodiversity and the planet at multiple scales. He hopes to continue developing himself as an interdisciplinary researcher, uncovering knowledge that can contribute towards solving Earth’s critical challenges including biodiversity loss and climate change.