Bidya Banmali Pradhan

I protect the pulse of the planet by generating cutting-edge evidence on the atmospheric process, drivers and impacts in the HKH, and designing solutions to mitigate air pollution.

I value the opportunity to contribute to global and regional discourses and interact with policy makers across the HKH region. I also enjoy working with colleagues from diverse cultures and in multidisciplinary teams.

I like travelling to new destinations and learning about food and culture. I also enjoy cooking different cuisines and playing basketball.

I have over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and implementing programmes in the field of environment management, air pollution, energy and mitigation. I provide guidance on policy development and work closely with governments and development partners. I have an MS in environmental engineering, and environment management and technology from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and a Master of Technology in biotechnology and genetic engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB), Mumbai, India.