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Performance of Heritage Structures during the Nepal Earthquake of April 25, 2015
Published in Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 2017
This study investigates the structural performance and failures of heritage buildings in Kathmandu Valley during the 2015 Nepal earthquake, identifying architectural and seismic vulnerabilities in traditional structures. Read more
Post Disaster Reconstruction after 2015 Gorkha Earthquake: Challenges and Influencing Factors
Published in Journal of the Institute of Engineering, 2018
The Gorkha earthquake on April 25, 2015, significantly affected central Nepal, causing widespread destruction and homelessness. This study identifies the major challenges and factors influencing post-disaster reconstruction in Nepal. Read more
Increasing Flood Risk Awareness and Warning Readiness by Participation – But Who Understands What Under ‘Participation’?
Published in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2021
Participation is an often-demanded process in disaster risk reduction (DRR), but it is often unclear who understands what under this term. This paper investigates how participation is perceived across countries and contexts through expert interviews. Read more
Status and Challenges of Reconstruction of Heritage Structures in Nepal After 2015 Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake
Published in Heritage & Society, 2022
This paper explores the progress and barriers in reconstructing heritage structures in Kathmandu Valley after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, based on ethnographic fieldwork and institutional analysis. Read more
Recommended citation: Sharma, Keshab, Apil KC, and Bigul Pokharel. (2022). "Status and Challenges of Reconstruction of Heritage Structures in Nepal After 2015 Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake." Heritage & Society, 15(1): 89–112. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159032X.2022.2126229
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Reconnaissance of the Effects of the MW5.7 (ML6.4) Jajarkot Nepal Earthquake of 3 November 2023, Post-Earthquake Responses, and Associated Lessons to Be Learned
Published in Geosciences, 2024
On 3 November 2023, a moment magnitude (MW) 5.7 (Local Magnitude, ML6.4) earthquake struck the western region of Nepal, one of the most powerful seismic events since 1505 in the region. Read more
Performance assessment of buildings impacted by the 2019 windstorm in the Central-south of Nepal
Published in Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2024
The 2019 windstorm in Nepal exposed critical structural vulnerabilities in rural housing, underscoring the urgent need for resilient building design and retrofitting to protect disaster-prone communities. Read more
Interdisciplinary perspectives on the intersections of roads, sustainable development, and disaster resilience
Published in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2025
This paper introduces the concept of ‘roads-in-relation’ as a framing device for interdisciplinary research that links road networks, sustainable development, and disaster resilience, based on a hybrid workshop with practitioners and scholars. Read more
talks
Policy and Standard vs. Practice: A Case Study of Urban Roads in Kathmandu Valley
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Presented by Apil KC and Dr. Keshab Sharma Read more
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Evaluating Resident Satisfaction in Nepal’s Post-earthquake Housing Reconstruction
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Presented by Apil KC. Read more
Rubble to Resilience: Evaluating Resident Satisfaction in Nepal’s Post-Earthquake Housing Reconstruction
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Presented by Apil KC
Co-authored with Dr. Sabine Loos and Dr. Larissa Larsen Read more
Evaluating Household Satisfaction in Post-Disaster Recovery: Impact of Technical Flexibility and Financial Resource Distribution
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Presented by Apil KC (PhD Student, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan)
Co-presented with Dr. Sabine Loos (Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan) Read more
teaching
Teaching Assistant – Pulchowk Campus
Graduate instruction, Institute of Engineering, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Pulchowk Campus (M.Sc. Urban Planning), 2015
Research Methodology (2015–2016)
- Assisted in teaching foundational principles of research design
- Covered hypothesis development, data collection methods, and critical evaluation of sources
Assistant Professor – Thapathali Campus
Undergraduate instruction, Institute of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Thapathali Campus, 2016
Design Theory (2016–2023)
- Delivered semester-long courses on architectural and urban design paradigms
- Emphasized theoretical frameworks and critical design thinking
- Managed curriculum development, assessment design, and student evaluation aligned with Tribhuvan University standards
Assistant Professor – ACME Engineering College
Undergraduate instruction, ACME Engineering College, Kathmandu, 2019
Design Theory (2016–2023)
- Delivered semester-long courses on architectural and urban design paradigms
- Emphasized theoretical frameworks and critical design thinking
- Managed curriculum development, assessment design, and student evaluation aligned with Tribhuvan University standards
Graduate Student Instructor – University of Michigan
Graduate-level instruction, University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2023
Fundamentals of Planning Practice (2024)
- Supported the lead professor in supervising student groups working on neighborhood-level planning projects in collaboration with local governments and private firms
- Guided planning strategies, project framing, and stakeholder engagement processes