Aashutosh Aman Mishra
Hometown : Hetauda
GRA/Aerospace Engineering
Vehicle Systems, Dynamics, and Design Lab
Research areas : Aircraft Design, Flight Dynamics and Simulation
Email : aam0075@auburn.edu

Arun Poudel
Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence
(NCAME)/ Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research areas: Metal Additive Manufacturing
Email: azp0131@auburn.edu, arunpoudel006@gmail.com

Proud member of Nepali Auburn Family

Asmita Nagila
Hometown: Tanahun
PhD. student, Crop , soil and environment science
Research areas: Agronomy, Weed science
Email: azn0060@auburn.edu / asmita.nagila@gmail.com

I did my bachelors in agriculture from tribhuwan university , graduated from new mexico state university with masters in agriculture biology and here I am now at auburn hoping to get my PhD degree.

Bibek Sapkota
Hetauda 6, Chaughada Makawanpur Nepal
GRA,Advanced Flow Diagnostics Lab /Aerospace Engineering
Areas of Research: Flow Diagnostics, Light Field Imaging,
Plenoptic Camera, Particle Image Velocimetry:
Email:bzs0084@auburn.edu

Energetic, motivated, proud of myself. Love my mother and
my motherland. Believe in hard work as well as almighty.
Aim to make the world a better place to live in.

Bidur Banjara
Hometown: Banepa, Kavre
Graduate Student, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy
Research areas: Pharmacoeconomics
Email: bzb0081@auburn.edu 

My hobbies are hiking, traveling and exploring new culture. I prefer hanging out with old friend and family during weekend.

Geeta Kharel
Chitwan, Nepal
Ph.D. scholar, Soil Science
Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
Research Area: Soil and Water Conservation
GZK0034@auburn.edu

I am a graduate student, daughter, sister, wife and a mom who is very passionate about life.
I believe either good or bad the time will pass away so enjoy each day, each moment and be thankful to what you have.

Ishwor Poudel
Hometown: Tanahun, Nepal
PhD Student, Dept of Drug Discovery and Development
Research areas: 3D-Printed Drug Delivery, Devices and Therapeutic Nanoformulations
Email: poudel.ishwor@gmail.com

Apart from my research and college responsibilities, I enjoy working with NSA and interacting with other students from diverse background in Auburn University. I enjoy listening to music, singing songs and playing the guitar whenever I find time.You might also find me cycling in beautiful Auburn plains or watching the sunset at Red Barn.

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Megha Shrestha
Biratnagar, Nepal
PhD. In Earth System Science,Geosciences
Research areas: GIScience in Sustainability, Urban Integrated Services for Medium Size Cities, Urban Sustainability,Urban Geography
Contact: meghashrestha2@gmail.com

I am a graduate student at Auburn University currently pursuing my Ph D. in Earth System Science with a focus on urban sustainability with GIS, RS and programming. I studied my undergraduate from Kathmandu University, one the well-known university of Nepal. I completed my degree in Geomatics Engineering in 2014. I was born and brought up in Biratnagar, Nepal and moved to the states in August of 2017.

Midhan Siwakoti
Hometown: Hetauda, Makawanpur
Graduate Research Assistant, Dept of Aerospace Engineering
Polymer Mechanics Research Lab (PMRL)
Research areas: Multiphysics Modeling, Viscoelasticity, Shape Memory Polymers
Email: midhan.siwakoti@auburn.edu

I am in Auburn where I am pursuing my research as a research assistant in Department of Aerospace Engineering. Here, I model the behavior of a material computationally and perform experiments to make sure my model matches the actual behavior. Among various things, I love to read, hike, travel, and discover new music. When I am not doing any of the above, you can always find me with a camera on my hand.

Pratima Subedi
Hometown: Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Graduate Research Assistant/ Plant Pathology
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Research areas:Hormone signaling with focus on jasmonate signaling
Email: pzs0066@auburn.edu

Apart from my research and studies, I love exploring new places, experimenting new cuisines and photography.

Rishi Bhandari
Dhikurpokhari, Kaski
Ph.D. student | Dr. Neha Potnis Lab | Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Research: Microbial ecology and evolution of plant pathogen, Metagenomics
rrb0020@auburn.edu

Apart from Research, I like to read, travel, hike and play soccer.

Sanjita Wasti
Hometown: Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
GRA, Department of Biosystems Engineering
Research areas: Polymers, biocomposites, 3D printing
Email: szw0115@auburn.edu

Besides studies, I love to travel with my friends.

Sujan Gautam
Hometown: Bhaktapur
GRA/GTA/ Developmental biology
Range lab/ Biological science
Research areas: Early development in Sea urchins
Email: szg0105@auburn.edu

Suman Budhathoki
Hometown: Dharan, Nepal
Graduate Research Assistant/Biosystems Engineering
Research areas: Hydrology/Water resource
Email: szb0153@auburn.edu

Born and raised in a beautiful city, Dharan, I spent almost all of my life in
or near the hills, accompanied by some super awesome friends. I am always open
to anyone who likes to sit and have a cup of tea with me. I take music pretty seriously.

Sunil Adhikari
Hometown: Satungal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Current position/Major: Aerospace Engineering
Email: sza0153@auburn.edu, snl.adh97@gmail.com

I came to the US in 2016 and completed my undergrad from Troy University, majoring in Physics and Mathematics. I love playing basketball and soccer.

Sunil Uprety
Hometown: Kharahani-3, Tungara, Chitwan
GTA/GRA/ Physics | Leach Science Center
Research areas: Experimental Semiconductor Physics
Email: sunilupr123@gmail.com

In addition to finishing up my dissertation, TAing, job searching, I like to indulge myself in spending time with my lovely wife Puja, cooking, learning to play guitar, chatting with friends in my leisure time. I also like travelling, poetry, reading novels (occasionally).