Research Interests

Biochar production, biowaste valorization, bioenergy, biomass conversion, sustainability assessment, techno-economic modeling, life cycle assessment, circular bioeconomy.

Education

• M.S. in Biosystems Engineering, Kangwon National University, South Korea – CGPA: 4.38/4.50
  Thesis: Parameters Exploration and Potential of Microwave Pyrolysis for Biochar Production from Agroforestry By-products
• B.E. in Agricultural Engineering, Tribhuvan University, IoE, Purwanchal Campus – 72.22%
• B.Sc. in Physics, TU, IoST, Central Campus of Tech – 56.70%
• Intermediate (+2 Science), Shree Janata Higher Sec. School – 81%
• Secondary (SLC), Shree Bal Secondary School – 77%

Research Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant, Kangwon National University, South Korea (Aug 2023 – Present)
  • Microwave pyrolysis of agroforestry by-products, SEM, BET, GC analysis
  • Developed predictive models in Python & MATLAB
  • Collaborated on sustainability assessments of thermochemical tech
• Instructor of Agri-Engineering, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal (Mar 2022 – Present)
  • Taught courses including Farm Power, Water Management, and Agro-meteorology
  • Researched energy efficiency in agricultural systems
• Field Research Technician & Agri Mechanization Consultant, CIMMYT, Nepal (Nov 2018 – Mar 2022)
  • Led field experiments, developed manuals on mechanization tech
  • Investigated solar irrigation and economic feasibility studies

Technical & Research Skills

• Lab Techniques: SEM, BET, GC, TGA, FTIR, proximate/ultimate analysis, biochar optimization
• Software: ArcGIS, Minitab, OriginLab, OpenLCA
• Programming: Python, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, C
• Modeling & Analysis: Image processing, machine learning, ANN, TEA, LCA, statistical & spatial analysis

Languages

• Nepali: Native
• English: Professional Working Proficiency
• Hindi: Intermediate
• Korean: Basic Communication

Publications

1. Paudel, P.P. et al. (2024). Advancements in Sustainable Thermochemical Conversion… Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. DOI
2. Park, S. et al. (2024). Confirmation of the Feasibility of Using Agrobyproduct Biochar… Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. DOI
3. Bashyal, S. et al. (2024). Comparative Assessment of Energy, Economics, and Emission… Journal of Biosystems Engineering. DOI
4. Park, S. et al. (2024). Development and Validation of Mass Reduction Prediction Model… KSNR Energy Conf. Proceedings
5. Paudel, P.P. et al. (2021). How Energy Efficient and Profitable is Crop Production… Journal of Biosystems Engineering. DOI
6. Lamichhane, S. et al. (2024). Potato Late Blight Overview… Plant Physiology and Soil Chemistry. DOI
7. Park, S. et al. (2024). Analysis of Research into Biomass Conversion Technologies. JALES. DOI
8. Park, S. et al. (2025). Development and validation of mass reduction prediction model… PLOS ONE. DOI

Under Review

• Energy Recovery from Ginkgo biloba Urban Pruning Wastes
• Technical Feasibility of Solar Water Pumping Irrigation – Kanchanpur, Nepal
• Microwave Pyrolysis of Agroforestry Wastes – Process Variables & Quantification
• Multi-Response Optimization of Biochar Quantification
• SEM Image Processing-Based Characterization of Biochar
• ANN-based Optimization and Quality Control in Biochar Production
• Assessment of Air Pollution and Power from Biochar in Korea
• Eggshell and CaCO₃ for Biomass Pellet Energy Efficiency
• Economic Feasibility of Coffee Grounds Biomass Power in Korea