Engineer working at the intersection of aviation, UAVs, and sustainable technology.

I’m a Quality Engineer/Auditor at Nepal Airlines Corporation and a Co-founder at the Research Center of Low Altitude Economy (RCLAE).
My work spans airworthiness and quality systems, data-driven operational efficiency, and UAV-based applications for agriculture, disaster risk management, and climate resilience.
I’m interested in automation, environmental sustainability, aviation, and practical uses of AI for real-world impact.

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Projects

AI-Driven Precision Irrigation for Sustainable Rice Farming (UNFCCC Finalist)

Top-five finalist team in the UNFCCC AI Innovation Grand Challenge. Designed an AI-driven approach to improve irrigation efficiency and sustainability for rice farming in Nepal.

AI Precision Agriculture Sustainability Nepal

Mapping Rooftop Areas for Urban Farming Using UAV & GIS (KMC Research Fellowship)

Kathmandu Metropolitan Research Fellowship project mapping rooftop areas for urban farming using UAV data and GIS—case study of Ward No. 32, Kathmandu.

UAV GIS Urban Farming Remote Sensing

Precision Irrigation Pilot Study for Sugarcane Using UAV (Young Scientist Research Grant)

Pilot study in Nawalparasi (East), Nepal exploring UAV-enabled monitoring and precision irrigation strategies for sugarcane production.

UAV Agriculture Field Research

Unmanned Rotorcraft Dynamics: Payload-Induced Oscillations (MSc Thesis)

Experimental evaluation of payload-induced oscillations in an unmanned rotorcraft system with focus on vibration behavior and system response.

UAS Vibration Experimental Testing Mechanical Design

Operational Efficiency & Emissions Insights (Nepal Airlines Corporation)

Analyzed fuel consumption trends and developed operational efficiency metrics to support data-driven decisions aimed at reducing emissions and improving performance.

Aviation Quality Data Analysis Sustainability

RCLAE: Low-Altitude Economy Research & UAV Applications (Co-founder)

Co-founded a research center focused on precision agriculture, medical supplies delivery, disaster risk management, climate resilience research, and high-payload UAS applications.

UAS Disaster Response Climate Resilience Operations

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Research & Awards

Research focus

Technology and Automation
Environmental Sustainability
Aviation
Climate Change
Low-altitude economy & UAV applications (RCLAE): precision applications, medical supplies delivery, disaster risk management, climate resilience research, high-payload UAS, search & rescue / first-aid delivery.

Awards & honors

Recipient of M.Sc. Dissertation Grants 2023 for Master Thesis on “Experimental Evaluation of Payload Induced Oscillations of an Unmanned Rotorcraft System”, from National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
Recipient of full scholarship for MSc. at Pulchowk Campus by competitive entrance exam for graduate admission (Rank: 7 out of about 3000 applicants).
Secured 1st position in Public Service Commission (PSC) exam for Senior Technical Officer position among 800 engineer applicants.
Ranked 3rd in overall class during Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Pulchowk Campus.
Recipient of full scholarship for Bachelor of Engineering Program for undergraduate study (Rank: 79 out of about 20000 applicants).
Recipient of “The College Fellowship Scholarship” in various semesters during Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Pulchowk Campus.
Recipient of “HSEB full scholarship” based on examination for high school studies at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Bharatpur.

Publications

Selected journal articles and conference proceedings.

Journal

Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Rectangular Winglet Pair on a Fin and Tube Heat Exchanger
Acharya, S., Bhattarai, B., et al. (2021). Journal of Science & Engineering Technology, Vol. 9, Issue II, pp. 125–133.
An Experimental and Numerical Study of Heat Transfer Enhancement
Acharya, S., Bhattarai, B., et al. (2021). Journal of Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp. 1202–1211.
Study on Effect of Winglet Vortex Generator on Heat Transfer Performance
Acharya, S., Bhattarai, B., et al. (2021). International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Vol. 9, Issue 2, pp. 299–306.

Conference

Experimental Evaluation of Payload-Induced Oscillations of an Unmanned Rotorcraft System
Bhattarai, B., et al. Proceedings of VETOMAC 2022 – Vibration Engineering and Technology of Machinery. (Peer review in process).

Blog

Short notes, learnings, and updates.

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Contact

Email: bimalbhattarai@outlook.com
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