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Er. Padam Prasad Paudel

Er. PADAM PRASAD PAUDEL

Agricultural Engineering Instructor | Agricultural & Biosystems Engineer | Researcher

Address: Department of Soil Science and Agri-Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, 44209, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Phone: +977-9867149840; Email: [email protected]

Education:

  • MSc in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University and BE in Agricultural Engineering from Tribhuvan University

Professional Experiences:

  • Working as an Instructor of Agri-Engineering at Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
  • Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Kangwon National University, South Korea
  • Worked as an Agricultural Engineer at Cereal System Initiative in South Asia (CSISA), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Nepal

 

Research Interests:

  • Agricultural Mechanization; Sustainability & Environment; Renewable Energy; Green economy; biowaste valorization and bioenergy

 

Scientific Publications:

  1. Paudel, P.P., Park, S., Kim,S.J., et al. (2025). Comprehensive study on microwave pyrolysis process variables and operating modes for optimized biochar production. Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, 437 :133120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2025.133120
  2. Paudel, P.P., Kim,S.J., Park, S., Oh, K.C., et al. (2025). Multi-response optimization using novel metrics for accurate biochar quantification in microwave pyrolysis of agroforestry byproducts. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, 344 :120292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2025.120292
  1. Paudel, P.P., Kafle, S., Park, S., Kim, S.J., Cho, L., Kim, D.H. (2024). Advancements in Sustainable Thermochemical Conversion of Agricultural Crop Residues: A Systematic Review of Technical Progress, Applications, Perspectives, and Challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, 202, 114723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114723
  1. Paudel, P.P., Park, S., Oh,K.C., et al. (2025). Artificial neural network modeling for prediction and optimization of biochar yield and properties. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Elsevier, 193 : 107421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107421
  2. Paudel, P.P., Adhikari, S. (2025). Technical Feasibility and Economic Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping System for Sustainable Irrigation in Nepal: A Case Study. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, Taylor & Francis, 18(1). 2590115. http://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2025.2590115
  3. Paudel, P.P., Park, S., Oh, K.C., Kim,S.J., et al. (2025). Energy Recovery from Ginkgo biloba Urban Pruning Wastes: Pyrolysis Optimization and Fuel Property Enhancement for High-Grade Charcoal Productions. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Wiley, 19(4). https://doi.org/ 10.1002/bbb.70017
  1. Paudel, P.P., Pokharel, D.R., Koirala, S., Baitha, L., Kafle, S. (2021). How Energy Efficient and Profitable is Crop Production in Nepal? A Case Study of Spring Paddy Production in Jhapa District. Journal of Biosystems Engineering, Springer, 46(1), 26–35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-021-00085-y
  1. Park, S., Kang, K.S., Oh, K.C., Kim, S.J., Paudel, P.P., et al. (2025). Investigation of Using Eggshell and Calcium Carbonate to Improve Biomass Pellet Energy Efficiency. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, Springer, 27(4), 2710-2722. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-025-02274-9
  1. Park, S., Kang, K.S., Oh, K.C., Kim, S.J., Paudel, P.P., et al. (2025). Development and validation of mass reduction prediction model during torrefaction using biomass chemical composition analysis. PLOS ONE, 20(5), e0323940. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323940
  2. Park, S., Kim, S. Y., Oh, K. C., Kim, S. J., Paudel, P. P., Park, D. S., Kang, K. S., Ryu, S. H., & Kim, D. H. (2025). Fuel Properties of Torrefied Pellets from Maize Residues and Cocopeat Byproducts. Biomass, 5(4), 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass5040059
  3. Park, S., Kim, S.J., Oh, K.C., Paudel, P.P., Kim, S.Y., Kim, H.E., Shin, J.Y., Kim, D.H. (2024). Confirmation of the Feasibility of Using Agrobyproduct Biochar in Thermal Power Plants through Oxygen Pyrolysis and Conventional Pyrolysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 183, 106791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106791
  4. Bashyal, S., Paudyal, B., Pandey, D., Paudel, P.P., Bhatta, A., Kim, D.H., Kafle, S. (2024). Comparative Assessment of Energy, Economics, and Emission (3E) of Rice Production in Plain and Hilly Areas in Nepal. Journal of Biosystems Engineering, Springer, 49, 313–325. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-024-00235-y
  5. Park, S., Kim, S.J., Oh, K.C., Kim, S.Y., Kim, H.E., Shin, J.Y., Cho, L.H., Paudel, P.P., Jeon, Y.K., Kim, D.H. (2024). Development and Validation of Mass Reduction Prediction Model Using Biomass Chemical Composition Analysis. Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy Conference Proceedings, 269.
  6. Lamichhane, S., Neupane, S., Timsina, S., Chapagain, B., Paudel, P.P., Rimal, A. (2024). Potato Late Blight Caused by Phytophthora infestans; An Overview on Pathology, Integrated Disease Management Approaches, and Forecasting Models. Plant Physiology and Soil Chemistry, 4(2), 105–118. http://doi.org/10.26480/ppsc.02.2024.105.118
  7. Park, S., Oh, K.C., Kim, S.J., Paudel, P.P., Kim, D.H. (2024). Analysis of Research into Biomass Conversion Technologies. Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, 36(3), 165–192. https://doi.org/10.22698/jales.20240015

 

Manuals & Factsheet 

  • Paudel, P. P., Adhikari, S. et al. (2021, March). Pumpset efficiently operation, repair, and maintenance manual for service providers (Nepali). Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA). Retrieved November 30, 2021, from https://csisa.org/technical-publications/
  • Paudel, P. P., Adhikari, S. et al. (2019, March). Reaper maintenance and repair (Nepali). Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA). Retrieved November 30, 2021, from https://csisa.org/technical-publications/

 

Conference Presentations:

  1. Microwave Pyrolysis of Agricultural and Forestry Byproducts for Enhanced Biochar Production. 6th CIGR International Conference, Jeju, South Korea, 2024.
  2. Energy Use, Greenhouse Gas Emission, and Global Warming Affecting Spring Paddy Production in Jhapa District, Nepal. NAPA Second Biennial International Conference (Virtual), Association of Nepalese Professionals of Americas, September 28, 2020.
  3. Energy Use, Greenhouse Gas Emission, and Global Warming Potential for Pre-monsoon Paddy Production in Jhapa District, Nepal. 4th International Conference on Renewable Energy Technology for Rural and Urban Development (RETRUD-18), Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal, October 2018.
  4. Groundwater Scenario Status of Nepal. UNESCO i-WSSM & KIGAM Capacity Building Program for Next Generation Leaders in Water Security, South Korea, 2024.

 

Research Profiles:

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Technical Skills:

  • Software: ArcGIS, Fluent, Minitab, OriginLab, OpenLCA, Design expert, CAD
  • Programming: Python, MATLAB, R, LaTeX, C
  • Additional tools, Modeling & Analysis: Image processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Statistical analysis, Spatial mapping, LCA, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)