Udayraj Khanal
| Udayraj Khanal | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | उदयराज खनाल |
| Born | 14 January 1955 |
| Residence | Baneshwor Height, Kathmandu |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Fields | |
| Institutions | Tribhuvan University |
| Education | Physics (Ph.D.) |
| Alma mater | |
Udayraj Khanal (Nepali: उदयराज खनाल, born 14 January 1955) is a Nepali physicist specializing in cosmology. He works as a professor in the Central Department of Physics at Tribhuvan University.[1] He teaches mathematical physics and cosmology to graduate students in the department. He has been actively engaged in the development of theoretical physics curriculum offered by the department.
Khanal is also a prominent science writer in Nepal, having written articles for Kantipur, Annapurna Post, and Himal Khabarpatrika. His articles tend to communicate science and its importance to a wider general Nepali populace. He has been the author or co-author of over 15 scientific publications.[2]
Early life
Khanal was born to Yadunath and Kamala Khanal on 14 January 1955.[3] His father, Yadunath Khanal, was a pioneer Nepali diplomat who served as the Nepali ambassador to India, China, and the United States.
Career
Khanal received his PhD from Delhi University.[3] As a professor, he joined the physics department of Tribhuvan University in 1982 and has remained there till present. His style of lecturing is widely revered by his students and colleagues alike.
Awards and honours
Khanal has been the recipient of numerous national and international awards; some of which include:[2]
- Excellent Service Award, Tribhuvan University (2002)
- Education Day Award (1993)
- Young Scientist Award, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (1989)
- UGC Junior Research Fellow, Delhi University (1981)
See also
References
- ↑ "Our PhD Students". tucdp.edu.np. Central Department of Physics, TU. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- 1 2 Khanal, Udayraj (10 December 2014). "भौतिकशास्त्र नै मेरो रोजाई" [Physics Was My Choice]. revoscience.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- 1 2 Mahatara, Sharad (7 August 2012). "नेपाली वैज्ञानिक उदयराज खनाल" [Nepali Scientist Udayraj Khanal]. Hank Weekly (in Nepali). Retrieved 11 August 2016.