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
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
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
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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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
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
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