Dr. Sudeep Thakuri is a Climate Researcher, focusing his research work on cryosphere, climate change and environmental issues in the Himalaya. Currently, serving as Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, and Faculty of Engineering, Mid-West University, Nepal and Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Tribhuvan University. He has published over 100 international and national scientific articles, reports, book, and book chapters.

Research Interests: Climate dynamics, Climate Analysis and Modelling, GHG emissions, Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS, Cryosphere and hydrological processes

Teaching Courses:
MSc: Climate Change and Variability, Paleoclimatology, Climate Analysis and Modelling; Geoinformation Science and Remote Sensing; Surface Water Hydrology; Environmental Modelling and Applications
PhD: Mountain Climate and Hydrology; Scientific Writing and Presentation

Academic Qualification: PhD in Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Milan, ITALY. 

Dean: Faculty of Science & Technology, Mid-West University, Nepal.
Dean: Faculty of Engineering, Mid-West University, Nepal.
Associate Professor (Appointed through Academic Research Excellence based Open Competition): Tribhuvan University, Central Department of Environmental Science, Kirtipur.

Responsible for teaching and research in environmental science, in particular, Remote sensing and GIS, Environmental Modelling, climate dynamics, and hydrological processes. Previously worked as an Expert with different national and international organizations, including the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, WWF Nepal, University of Milan, Institute of Water Research – National Research Council, and Ev-K2-CNR Association of Italy in various roles. 
 

International Journal Articles

1. Maharjan, M., Ayer, S., Newa, M., Timilsina, S., Thakuri, S., Manandhar, B., Singh, B., Rijal, M., Sedhain, A. (2025). Farmers' Flood Adaptation Strategies in the Mohana–Khutiya and East Rapti River Basins in the Chure–Terai Region of Nepal. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 117, 105182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105182.
2. Thakuri, S., Basnet, A., Rawal, K., Chauhan, R., Manandhar, R., Rai, P.Y. (2024). Technologies, emission estimation and feasibility of cleaner technologies in brick industry of Nepal. Environmental Challenges. 15, 100928. doi: 10.1016/j.envc.2024.100928.
3. Salerno, F., Guyennon, N., Yang, K., Shaw, T.E., Lin, C., Colombo, N., Romano, E., Gruber, S., Bolch, T., Alessandri, A., Cristofanelli, P., Putero, D., Diolaouti, G., Tartari, G., Verza, G., Thakuri, S., Balsamo, G., Miles, E.S., Pellicciotti, F. (2023). Local cooling and drying induced by Himalayan glaciers under global warming. Nature Geosciences. doi: 10.1038/s41561-023-01331-y.
4. UI Moazzam, M.F., Thakuri, S., Rahman, G., Lee, B.G. (2023) Unravelling the Elevation-Dependent Warming in the Indus Basin. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. doi: 10.1016/j.pce.2023.103514.
5. Akbar, G., Khan, A.A., Ahmad, M.M., Shrestha, M.L., DeSilva, A., Punyawardena, B.V.R., Thakuri, S., Bhattarai, D.R. (2023). Improving decision support system in identifying vulnerability rating and prioritizing the best interventions for sustainable watersheds in South Asia. Water Resources and Irrigation Management, 12(1-3), 101-114. doi: 10.19149/wrim.v12i1-3.3313.
6. Colombo, N., Brighenti, S., Wagner, T., Thakuri, S., Salerno, F. (2023) Hydrological and chemical effects of a changing cryosphere on mountain freshwaters. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, 1234976.
7. Nepal, S., Byanju, R.M. Chaudhary, P., Rijal, K., Baskota, P., Thakuri, S. (2023) Methane Release from Enteric Fermentation and Manure Management of Domestic Water Buffalo in Nepal. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 195, 603. doi: 10.1007/s10661-023-11209-6.
8. Shrestha, O.H., S. Thakuri, D. Bobori, D.R. Bhusal (2023) The Status of Fish Diversity of Dudhkoshi River of Eastern Nepal. Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences, 10(3), 90-99.
9. Baniya, S., R. Deshar, R. Chauhan, S. Thakuri (2023) Assessment of channel migration of Koshi River in Nepal using remote sensing and GIS. Environmental Challenges. 11(2023), 100692. doi: 10.1016/j.envc.2023.100692.
10. Shrestha, O.H., S. Thakuri, D. Bobori, D.R. Bhusal (2023) Fish Diversity and Water Quality Parameters of Dudhkoshi River, Nepal. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 27(4), 295-309.
11. Thakuri, S. B.P. Parajuli, P. Shakya, P. Baskota, D. Pradhan, R. Chauhan (2022) Open-Source Data Alternatives and Models for Flood Risk Management in Nepal. Remote Sensing. 14, 5660. doi: 10.339/rs14225660.
12. Thakuri, S., S.B. Khatri, S. Thapa (2021) Enflamed CO2 emissions from cement production in Nepal. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-15347-7.
13. Tartari, G., D. Copetti, A. Franzetti, M. Balordi, F. Salerno, S. Thakuri, B. Leoni, S.P Trasatti, P. Cristiani (2021) Manganese-mediated hydrochemistry and microbiology in a meromictic subalpine lake (Lake Idro, Northern Italy) – A biogeochemical approach. Science of Total Environment. 795, 148743. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148743.
14. Thakuri, S., F. Lama, R. Malla, N. Khadka, N.P. Ghimire, F. Salerno (2021) Lake watershed dynamics and bathymetry modelling of Rara and Begnas Lakes in Nepal. Earth, 2, 272-286. doi: 10.3390/earth2020016.
15. Sharma, S., K. Hamal, N. Khadka, D. Shrestha, D. Aryal, S. Thakuri (2021) Drought characteristics over Nepal Himalaya and its relation with climate indices. Meteorological Applications. doi: 10.1002/met.1988
16. Chauhan, R., S. Thakuri, B. Lekhi, M. Koirala (2021) Modeling soil organic carbon dynamics in response to climate change in Mount Everest region of Nepal. Eurasian Soil Science. 8
17. Khadka, N., X. Chen, Y. Nie, S. Thakuri, G. Zheng, G. Zhang (2020) Evaluation of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood susceptibility using multi-criteria assessment framework in Mahalangur Himalaya. Frontier in Earth Sciences. doi: 10.3389/feart.2020.601288
18. Thakuri, S., P. Baskota, S.B. Khatri, A. Dhakal, P. Chaudhary, K. Rijal, R.M. Byanju (2020) Methane emission factors and carbon fluxes from enteric fermentation in cattle of Nepal Himalaya. Science of Total Environment, 746, 141184. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141184
19. Thapa, B., R.R. Pant, S. Thakuri, G. Pond (2020) Assessment of spring water quality in Jhimruk River Watershed, Lesser Himalaya, Nepal. Environmental Earth Sciences, 79, 504. doi: 10.1007/s12665-020-09252-4
20. Thakuri, S., S. Dahal, D. Shrestha, N. Guyennon, E. Romano, N. Colombo, F. Salerno (2019) Elevation-dependent warming of maximum air temperature in Nepal during 1976-2015. Atmospheric Research. 228, 261-269. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.06.006
21. Koirala, P., S. Thakuri, S. Joshi, R. Chauhan (2019) Estimation of Soil Erosion in Nepal using a RUSLE Modeling and Geospatial Tool. Geoscience. 9, 147. doi: 10.3390/geosciences9040147
22. Gurung, A., S. Adhikari, R. Chauhan, S. Thakuri, S. Nakarmi, S. Ghale, B. Dangol, D. Rijal (2019) Water crises in water-rich country: Case studies from rural watersheds of Nepal’s Mid Hills. Water Policy. doi: 10.2166/wp.2019.245
23. Bhusal, D.R., K.C. Ghimire, S. Dulal, P. Baniya, S. Thakuri (2019) Spatial Relation of Bumblebees (Hymenoptera-Apidae) with Host-Plant and their Conservation Issues: An Outlook from Urban Ecosystem of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. European Journal of Ecology. 5(2), 1-7. doi: 10.2478/eje-2019-0008
24. Gurung, A., S. Adhikari, R. Chauhan, S. Thakuri, S. Nakarmi, D. Rijal, B.S. Dangol (2019) Assessment of Spring Water Quality in the Rural Watersheds of Western Nepal. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 7, 39-53. doi: 10.4236/gep.2019.711004.
25. Khadka, N., G. Zhang, S. Thakuri (2018) Glacial Lakes in the Nepal Himalaya: Inventory and Decadal Dynamics (1977-2017). Remote Sensing. 10(12), 1913. doi: 10.3390/rs10121913
26. Thakuri, S., K. Rijal, R. Pantha, S. Joshi, B. Das (2017) Mitigation potentials of GHG emissions from biomass burning in Nepal. Climate Change and Green Growth, 13, 55-71. GIR Korea.
27. Salerno, F., S. Thakuri, G. Tartari, T. Nuimura, K. Fujita (2017) Debris-covered glacier anomaly? Morphological factors controlling changes in the mass balance, surface area, terminus position, and snow line altitude of Himalayan glaciers. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 471, 19-31. doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2017.04.039
28. Thakuri, S., F. Salerno, T. Bolch, N. Guyennon, G. Tartari (2016) Factors controlling the accelerated expansion of Imja Lake, Mount Everest region, Nepal. Annals of Glaciology. 57(71), 245-257, doi:10.3189/2016A0G71A063
29. Salerno, F., M. Rogora, R. Balestrini, A. Lami, G. A. Tartari, S. Thakuri, D. Godone, M. Freppaz, and G. Tartari (2016) Glacial melting increases the solute concentrations of Himalayan glacial lakes. Environmental Science & Technology. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.6b02735
30. Salerno, F., S. Thakuri, N. Guyennon, G. Viviano, and G. Tartari (2016) Glacier melting and precipitation trends detected by surface area changes in Himalayan ponds. The Cryosphere, 10, 1433-1448, doi: 10.5194/tc-10-1433-2016
31. Aryal, U., T. R. Adhikari, S. Thakuri, B. Rakhal (2016) Flood Hazard Assessment in Dhobi-Khola (Kathmandu) Watershed Using Hydrological Model. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences. 5(11), 21-33
32. Thakuri, S. (2016) Fluvial Functioning Index (FFI): Assessing Freshwater Habitat in Tamor River Basin, Nepal. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 5(8), 49-58
33. Thakuri, S. (2016) Human-Wildlife Interplay in Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park. International Journal of Advancement in Earth and Environmental Sciences, 4(1), 26-35
34. Salerno, F., N. Guyennon, S. Thakuri, G. Viviano, E. Romano, E. Vuillermoz, P. Cristofanelli, P. Stocchi, G. Agrillo, Y. Ma, G. Tartari (2015) Weak precipitation, warm winters and springs impact glaciers of south slopes of Mt. Everest (central Himalaya) in the last 2 decades (1994-2013). The Cryosphere, 9, 1229-1247, doi: 10.5194/tc-9-1229-2015
35. Thakuri, S., F. Salerno, C. Smiraglia, T. Bolch, C. D’Agata, G. Viviano, G. Tartari (2014) Tracing glacier changes since the 1960s on the south slope of Mt. Everest (central southern Himalaya) using optical satellite imagery. The Cryosphere. 8, 1297-1315, doi: 10.5194/tc-8-1297-2014
36. Salerno, F., S. Gambelli, G. Viviano, S. Thakuri, N. Guyennon, C. D’Agata, G. Diolaiuti, C. Smiraglia, F. Stefani, D. Bocchiola, G. Tartari (2014) High alpine ponds shift upwards as average temperatures increase: a case study of the Ortles-Cevedale mountain group (southern Alps, Italy) over the last 50 years. Global and Planetary Change. 120, 81-91. doi: 10.1016/j.gloplacha.2014.06.003
37. Salerno, F., G. Viviano, E. C. Manfredi, P. Caroli, S. Thakuri, G. Tartari (2013) Multiple Carrying Capacities from a management-oriented perspective to operationalize sustainable tourism in protected areas. Journal of Environmental Management, 128(0), 116-125
38. Salerno, F., S. Thakuri, C. D’Agata, C. Smiraglia, E. C. Manfredi, G. Viviano, G. Tartari (2012) Glacial lake distribution in the Mount Everest Region: Uncertainty of measurements and conditions of formation. Global & Planetary Change. 92-93, 30-39. doi: 10.1016/j.gloplacha.2012.04.001
39. Salerno, F., G. Viviano, S. Thakuri, B. Flury, R. K. Maskey, S. N. Khanal, D. Bhuju, M. Carrer, S. Bhochhibhoya, M. T. Melis, F. Giannino, A. Staiano, F. Carteni, S. Mazzoleni, A. Cogo, A. Sapkota, S. Shrestha, R. K. Pandey, E. C. Manfredi (2010) Energy, Forest, and Indoor Air Pollution Models for Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal. Mountain Research and Development. 30(2), 113-126, doi: 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-10-00027.1
40. Manfredi, E. C., B. Flury, G. Viviano, S. Thakuri, S. N. Khanal, P. K. Jha, R. K. Maskey, R. Kayastha, K. R. Kafle, S. Bhochhibhoya, N. P. Ghimire, B. B. Shrestha, G. Chaudhary, F. Giannino, F. Carteni, S. Mazzoleni, F. Salerno (2010) Solid Waste and Water Quality Management Models for Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal. Mountain Research and Development. 30(2), 127-142, doi: 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-10-00028.1
41. Salerno, F., E. Cuccillato, P. Caroli, B. Bajracharya, E. C. Manfredi, G. Viviano, S. Thakuri, B. Flury, M. Basani, F. Giannino, D. Panzeri (2010) Experience with a Hard and Soft Participatory Modeling Framework for Social-ecological System Management in Mount Everest (Nepal) and K2 (Pakistan) Protected Areas. Mountain Research and Development. 30(2), 80-93, doi: 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-10-00014.1

National Journal Articles

1. Joshi, T.R., Chaudhari, S.K., Koirala, P., Awasthi, M.P., Thakuri, S., Pant, R.R., Bhatta, K.T, Neupane, P.K. (2024) Assessing the Climate Change Vulnerability of the Communities Residing in Doda River Basin, Far Western Nepal. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 22(1), 129-143. https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v21i2.67170
2. Ghimire, N.P., Chauhan, R., Thakuri, S., Aryal, A. (2024) First Results on Lake Bathymetry of Panch-Pokhari Complex, Langtang Region, Central Nepal. Journal of Tourism and Himalayan Adventures, 6, 87-95. https://doi.org/10.3126/jtha.v6i1.67395
3. Pokharel, G.P., Thakuri, S. (2024) Ecosystem services, threats, and management practices of wetlands in Morang District of Nepal. Our Nature. 22(1), 47-57.
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4. Bista, R.B., Thakuri, S., Koirala, P., Bhattarai, A. (2024) Assessing water deficit induced water stress of households and their welfare in small citities of Nepal. Economic Journal of Development Issues. 37(1), 137-153. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v37i1.63921
5. Bista, R.B., Thakuri, S., Koirala, P., Bhattarai, A. (2023) Examining varying rainfall in the different elevation of Nepal and water scarcity. Economic Journal of Development Issues. 35-36 (1-2), 59-78.
6. Hamal, S., Chauhan, R., Thakuri, S. (2022) Effect of Urbanization on Land Surface Temperature: A Case Study of Kathmandu Valley. The Geographic Base. 39-52.
7. Neupane, B., Thakuri, S., Gurung, N., Aryal, A., Bhandari, B., Pathak, K. (2022) Lake Bathymetry, Morphology and Hydrochemistry of Gosaikunda and Associated Lake. Journal of Tourism and Himalayan Adventures. 4, 34-45.
8. Aryal, M., Joshi, P., Thakuri, S. (2022) Performance of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting System as a Source of Drinking Water. International Journal of Environment. 11(1), 62-80.
9. Thakuri, S., Ghimire, N.P. (2022) Uccha Himali Tsetra ra Jalawayu Paribartan Addhyan. Bigyanlekhmala. 2(2), 22-27, NAST.
10. Bhandari, A., Thakuri, S., Koirala, P., Devkota, M.P. (2021) Conflict-Sensitive Climate Change Adaptation in Nepal: An Analysis of Climate Resilience Policy Frameworks. Journal of Forest and Livelihood. 20(1), 31-44.
11. Gurung, N., Thakuri, S., Chauhan, R., Ghimire, N.P., Ghimire, M. (2021) Dynamics of Lower-Barun Glacier and Glacial Lake and its GLOF Susceptibility using Geospatial Analysis and Modelling. Jalawaayu. 1(2), 57-77. Doi: 10.3126/jalawaayu.v1i2.41012.
12. Thakuri, S., B. Neupane, N. Khadka (2021) Conservation of Gosainkunda and Associated Lakes: Morphological, Hydrochemical, and Cultural Perspectives. Journal of Tourism and Himalayan Adventures, 3, 74-84.
13. Ghimire, N.P., N. Adhikari, R.R. Pant, S. Thakuri (2021) Chemical characterizations of water quality in West-Seti and Tamor River basins, Nepal. Scientific World. 14(14), 106-114
14. Khadka, N., S.K. Ghimire, X. Chen, S. Thakuri, K. Hamal, D. Shrestha, S. Sharma (2020) Dynamics of maximum snow cover area and snow line altitude across Nepal (2003-2018) using improved MODIS data. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 25(2), 2467-9240. doi:10.3126/jist.v25i2.33729
15. Thakuri, S., R. Chauhan, P. Baskota (2020) Glacial hazards and avalanches in high mountains of Nepal Himalaya. Journal of Tourism and Himalayan Adventures, 2, 87-104
16. Thakuri, S., S. Koirala (2019) Climate Change and Mountaineering in Nepal: Issues and Challenges. Journal of Nepal Mountain Academy, 1(1), 137-152
17. Prajapati, N., S. Thakuri, M. Dhakal (2019) Climatic Trends and its Impacts on Agriculture of Mustang, Nepal. Proceeding of Research Seminar on Climate Change, 8th March 2019, Hetauda, Makwanpur, Nepal.
18. Lama, F., S. Thakuri, N.P. Ghimire, R. Malla (2018) Ecotone Vegetation and Water Quality of Rara and Begnas Lakes of Nepal. Himalayan Biodiversity. 6, 27-37
19. Neupane, B., S. Thakuri (2018) Hydrological Perspective and Evolution of Lentic Water Bodies (Lakes and Ponds) in Mid-Hill Nepal: A Case from Ilam Pokhari Area of Lamjung District. Technical Journal of Water, Sanitation, Health and Environment, Issued on the Occasion of World Water Day – 2018. 16 (1), Society of Public Health Engineers (SOPHEN), Kathmandu
20. Chauhan, R., S. Thakuri (2017) Periglacial Environment in Nepal Himalaya: Present Contexts and Future Prospects. Nepal Journal of Environmental Science. 5 (1), 35-40. Tribhuvan University, Central Department of Environmental Science, Kathmandu
21. Thakuri, S., K. Rijal (2017) Glacial and Periglacial Environment in Nepal Himalaya: A Review of its Features and Significances. In: Nepal Ma Digo Bikas: Chunauti Ra Sambhabanaharu. Digo Anusandhan Tatha Bikas Kendra, Kathmandu, Nepal. 78-83
22. Thakuri, S., F. Salerno (2016) Recent Evolution of Glacial Lakes in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. Journal of Hydrology and Meteorology. 10(1), 70-79
23. Thakuri, S., D. Khadka (2016) Potential and Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Environmental Studies in Nepal: A Review. Journal of Nepal Science Olympiad. 1(2), 31-40
24. Thakuri, S. (2016) Habitat Suitability Analysis of Key Mammals: Combining CCA with GIS Application. Journal of Nepal Science Olympiad. 1(1), 61-67
25. Pokhrel, G. K., S. Thakuri (2016) Herpetofaunal Diversity in Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal. Our Nature, 14 (1), 99-106
26. Khadka, D., S. Thakuri (2016) Increasing Severity of Portable Water Aftermath of Gorkha Earthquake with a Case of Sindhupachowk District, Nepal. Int. J. Res. Dev. Tech., 6(2), 229-232
27. Thakuri, S. (2014) Climate change and risk to water cycle: Is climate change revealing its impacts in the highest elevation of Mt. Everest region? Face to Face. June-July, 2014, Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ), Lalitpur, Nepal
28. Thakuri, S., N.M.B. Pradhan (2010) Habitat Preference and Distribution of Himalayan Tahr and Musk Deer in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. In: Contemporary Research in Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) Region, Nepal.  Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur. Pp 229-236
29. Flury, B., F. Salerno, G. Viviano, S. Thakuri, F. Giannino, R. Muetzelfeldt, A. Staiano, F. Carteni (2010) Systemic Ecosystem Modelling, Management-oriented Research and Monitoring to Tackle High Altitude Environmental Issues in Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone. In: Contemporary Research in Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) Region, Nepal.  Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, p.33-35.

Edited Book Chapters

1. Dhakal, M., A.B. Mathema, L. Chhinal, S. Khanal, S. Thakuri, M. Koirala, S. Pandey, J. Padgham, R. Vyas (2025). Strengthening Climate Rationale: Enhancing Access to Climate Finance. School of Environmental Science and Management - Pokhara University, Nepal. p.113. ISBN: 9789937177733.
2. S. Thakuri, G.P. Pokharel (2023) Mountain Meteorology: Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Systems in Nepal. Nepal Mountain Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal. p126.
3. Chauhan, R., S. Thakuri, C. Pradhan (2023) Disaster and Displacement: Opportunities and Challenges for Enhancing Resilience in Nepal. In: M. Rezaul Islam (ed.). Disaster, Displacement and Resilient Livelihoods. Emerald Publishing Limited, UK. p. 143-162.
4. Koirala, M., U.R. Khadka, S. Thakuri, R. Deshar (2020). Designing Water Resource Use for Poverty Reduction in the HKH Region: Institutional and Policy Perspectives. In: Z. Shang et al. (eds.). Carbon Management for Promoting Local Livelihood in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) Region, Spring Nature Switzerland
5. Pradhanang, S., U. R. Khadka, S. Thakuri (2017). Fresh Water Resources of Nepal: Perspectives and Issues. In: Environmental Science: Some Theoretical Background and Applications. Central Department of Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University and ICIMOD, Nepal. p. 133-153.Academic Qualification: PhD in Environmental Science, University of Milan, ITALY