Publication

dr. sangey pasang

  1. Pasang, S., Gembo, C., Choki, T., Dorji, P. C., Namgay, T., & Norbu, R. (2025). Spatial and temporal analysis of urban heat island effects in College of Science and Technology. Zorig Melong | A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(2), 205–215. https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.023
  2. Pasang, S., Dorji, T. T., Zangmo, T., & Thinley, P. (2025). Enhancing flood susceptibility mapping through machine learning and multi-criteria decision-making techniques. Zorig Melong | A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(2), 195–204. https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.022
  3. Wangmo, C., Lhaden, N., Yangden, P. S., & Pasang, S. (2025). Glacier and glacial lake dynamics in the Mo Chu catchment, Bhutan: A satellite-based analysis (1992–2022). Journal of Applied Engineering, Technology and Management, 5(1), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v5i1.149
  4. Wangmo. C, Wangmo. P,, Rinchen, N., Choezer, N., & Pasang, S. (2025). Predictive analytics for identifying surface water sources for domestic water supply in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Zorig Melong | A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(2), 231–238. https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.026
  5. ⁠Pasang, S., Subba, B., Pem, S., Dema, S., Wangmo, C., & Wangchuk, K. (2023). Analysis of road accidents due to obstruction in sight distance caused by foggy weather using geographic information system (GIS) and artificial neural network (ANN) at Jumja. Construction Journal of Bhutan.
  6. Pasang, S., Norbu, R., Timsina, S., Wangchuk, T., & Kubíček, P. (2022). Normalized difference vegetation index analysis of forest cover change detection in Paro Dzongkhag, Bhutan. In Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences (pp. 417–425). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89861-4.00045-2
  7. Dahal, M. S., Chhetri, A., Ghalley, H., Pasang, S., & Patra, M. (2022). Landslide susceptibility mapping along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway using machine learning. In Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences (pp. 601–617). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89861-4.00038-5
  8. Yangdon, K., Sherab, K., Choezom, P., Pasang, S., & Deki, S. (2021). Well-being and academic workload: Perceptions of science and technology students. Educational Research and Reviews, 16(11), 418–427. https://doi.org/10.5897/ERR2021.4197
  9. Chettri, N., Wangmo, C., & Pasang, S. (2021). Quality control of concrete in Bhutanese construction industry and the requirements of Indian standards. GNH Journal of Construction Technology and Management, 1.
  10. Pasang, S., Dema, R., Nepal, S., Yangzom, P., Tamang, M. D., Thapa, M., & Tenzin, R. Y. (2021). Construction constraints imposed by traditional Bhutanese architecture on building construction. GNH Journal of Construction Technology and Management, 1.
  11. Pasang, S., & Kubíček, P. (2020). Landslide susceptibility mapping using statistical methods along the Asian Highway, Bhutan. Geosciences, 10(11), 430. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences10110430
  12. Pasang, S., & Kubíček, P. (2018). Information value model based landslide susceptibility mapping at Phuentsholing, Bhutan. In Proceedings of the 21st AGILE Conference on Geographic Information Science (pp. 1–7). Lund, Sweden.
  13. Pasang, S., & Kubíček, P. (2017, June 25–30). Road corridor landslide susceptibility mapping in Bhutan using GIS. In Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE) and SECOTOX. Thessaloniki, Greece. http://cemepe6.civil.auth.gr/
  14. Bikash, S., Chhetri, K., Pasang, S., Lhendup, T., & Acharya, Y. P. (2013, August 23). Analysis and evaluation of mass transit in Phuentsholing city, Bhutan. In Proceedings of the 6th Atrans Symposium.
  15. Pasang, S., Dorji, J., Choden, K., Nima, Chophel, K., & Samdrup, T. (2011, August). Analysis on demand and supply for Phuentsholing parking spaces. In Proceedings of the 4th Atrans Symposium. Bangkok, Thailand.

dr.ugyen dorji

  1. Dorji, U., Dorji, P., Shon, H.K., Badeti, U., Dorji, C., Wangmo, C., Tijing, L., Kandasamy, J., Vigneswaran, S., Chanan, A., Phuntsho, S.,2022, On-site domestic wastewater treatment system using shredded waste plastic bottles as biofilter media: Pilot-scale study on effluent standards in Bhutan’, Chemosphere, vol. 286, part 2, January 2022, 131729

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131729

  1. Dorji, U., Tenzin, U., Dorji, P., Pathak, N., Johir, M.A.H., Volpin, F., Dorji, C., Chernicharo, C.A.L., Tijing, L., Shon, H., & Phuntsho, S., 2021, ‘Exploring shredded waste PET bottles as a biofilter media for improved on-site sanitation’, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, vol. 148, pp. 370-81

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2020.09.066

  1. Dorji, U., Tenzin, U.M., Dorji, P., Wangchuk, U., Tshering, G., Dorji, C., Shon, H.K., Nyarko, K.B., & Phuntsho, S., 2019, ‘Wastewater management in urban Bhutan: Assessing the current practices and challenges’, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, vol. 132, pp. 82-93

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2019.09.023

  1. Badeti, U., Jiang, J., Almuntashiri, A., Kumar, N.K., Dorji, U., Frederico, V., Freguia, S., Ang, W.L., Chanan, A., Kumarasingham, S., Shon, H.K., Phuntsho, S., 2022, ‘Impact of source-separation of urine on treatment capacity, process design, and capital expenditure of decentralised wastewater treatment plant ‘, Chemosphere, 300, 134489

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134489

  1. Almuntashiri, A.Y., Hosseinzadeh, Badeti, U., Shon, H.K., Freguia, S., Dorji, U., Phuntsho, S., 2022, ‘Removal of pharmaceutical compounds from synthetic hydrolysed urine using GAC – column study and predictive modelling’, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume 45, 102480

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102480

  1. Badeti, U., Pathak, N.K., Volpin, F., Dorji, U., Freguia, S., Shon, H.K., Phuntsho, S., 2021, ‘Impact of source-separation of urine on effluent quality, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of a decentralised wastewater treatment plant ‘, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 150, pp. 298-304

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2021.04.022

  1. Almuntashiri, A.Y., Hosseinzadeh, S.H., Volpin, F., Ali, S.M., Dorji, U., Shon, H.K., Phuntsho, S., 2021, ‘Removal of pharmaceuticals from nitrified urine’, Chemosphere, Volume 280, 130870

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130870

  1. Tran, V.H., Phuntsho, S., Han, D.S., Dorji, U., Zhang, X.,& Shon, H.K., 2020, ‘Submerged module of outer selective hollow fibre membrane for effective fouling mitigation in osmotic membrane bioreactor for desalination’, Desalination, vol. 496, p. 114707

Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2020.114707

  1. Nasir, H., Dorji, U., Attalla, M., Rankin, J., Fayek, A.R., Haas, C., 2008, ‘Studies in construction performance benchmarking’, Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 2008: Partnership for Innovation, ISBN: 9781605603964
  2. Wangdi, D., Dorji, C., Dorji, G., Dorji, U., 2022, ‘A bench-scale study on potential biogas production from boiled rice wastewater’, Journal of Applied Engineering, Technology and Management, ISSN (Print): 2707-4978 & Online: 2789-0848

Available at https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v2i1.54

  1. Rai, O., Dorji, U., Dorji, N., 2025, ‘Assessment of Managerial Competencies in Bhutanese Construction Projects’, Journal of Applied Engineering, Technology and Management, ISSN (PRINT): 2707-4978 & (ONLINE): 2789-0848

Available at https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v5i1.145

mr.karma tempa

Journal Publications:

  1. Tempa K, Ilunga M, Agarwal A, Tashi. Utilizing Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery for LULC and NDVI Change Dynamics for Gelephu, Bhutan. Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(4):1578. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041578
  2. Tempa, K., & Yuden, K. (2023). Multi-hazard zoning for national scale population risk mapping: a pilot study in Bhutan Himalaya. Geoenvironmental Disasters 10, 7, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40677-023-00239-4
  3. Tempa, K. (2022). District flood vulnerability assessment using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) with historical flood events in Bhutan. Plos One, 17(6), e0270467. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270467
  4. Tempa, K., Aryal, K. R., Chettri, N., Forte, G., & Gautam, D. (2022). Sensitivity analysis of input ground motion on surface motion parameters in high seismic regions: a case of Bhutan Himalaya. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 22(6), 1893–1909. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-22-1893-2022
  5. Gautam, D., Chettri, N., Tempa, K., Rodrigues, H., & Rupakhety, R. (2022). Seismic vulnerability of Bhutanese vernacular stone masonry buildings: From damage observation to fragility analysis. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 160(February), 107351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107351
  6. Tempa, K., & Aryal, K. R. (2022). Semi-automatic classification for rapid delineation of the geohazard-prone areas using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. SN Applied Sciences, 4(5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-022-05028-6
  7. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Thapa, G., Phurba, Gyeltshen, C., Norbu, D., Gurung, D., & Wangchuk, U. (2022). An experimental study and sustainability assessment of plastic waste as a binding material for producing economical cement-less paver blocks. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2021.05.012
  8. Tempa, K., Tshewang, N., & Thapa, M. (2021). Viability of Concrete Pavement in Bhutan: A Review. GNH Journal of Construction Technology and Management, 2.
  9. Tempa, K., Study on Riverbed Sediments as Road Construction Material: GSB and WMM. GNH Journal of Construction Technology and Management, 2.
  10. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Aryal, K. R., & Gautam, D. (2021). Geohazard vulnerability and condition assessment of the Asian highway AH-48 in Bhutan. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 12(1), 2904–2930. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2021.1980440
  11. Tempa, K., & Chettri, N. (2021). Comprehension of Conventional Methods for Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation by PLT and SPT in Southern Bhutan. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 9, 375–385. https://doi.org/10.13189/cea.2021.090210
  12. Tempa, K., Peljor, K., Wangdi, S., Ghalley, R., Jamtsho, K., Ghalley, S., & Pradhan, P. (2021). UAV technique to localize landslide susceptibility and mitigation proposal: a case of Rinchending Goenpa landslide in Bhutan. Nat Hazards Res 1(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nhres.2021.09.001
  13. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Gurung, L., & Gautam, D. (2021). Shear wave velocity profiling and ground response analysis in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 6(2), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-020-00420-w
  14. Tempa, K., (2021). Study on Riverbed Sediments as Road Construction Material: GSB and WMM. Construction Journal of Bhutan, 2.
  15. Tempa, K., Nidup, T., & Thapa, M. (2021). Viability of Concrete Pavement in Bhutan: A Review. Construction Journal of Bhutan, 2.
  16. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Sarkar, R., Saha, S., Gurung, L., Dendup, T., & Nirola, B. S. (2021). Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan. Cogent Engineering, 8(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2020.1869366
  17. Tempa, K. & Chettri, N. (2020). Geotechnical Site Investigation for Infrastructure Development Project at Jigmeling Industrial Estate in Sarpang, Bhutan. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 11(5): 143–149.
  18. Tempa, K., Sarkar, R., Dikshit, A., Pradhan, B., Simonelli, A. L., Acharya, S., & Alamri, A. M. (2020). Parametric study of local site response for bedrock ground motion to earthquake in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(13), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12135273
  19. Tempa, K., Kintu, Dorji, N., & Dorji, U. (2019). 3D Seismic Analysis of Irregular Buildings Using STAAD Pro. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Vol. 8, pp. 9801-9808.

Book Chapter Publications:

  1. Chettri, N., Tempa, K., Gurung, L., & Dorji, C. (2022). Association of Climate Change to Landslide Vulnerability and Occurrences in Bhutan. In: Sarkar, R., Shaw, R., Pradhan, B. (eds) Impact of Climate Change, Land Use and Land Cover, and Socio-economic Dynamics on Landslides. Disaster Risk Reduction. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7314-6_1
  2. Dorji, C., Tempa, K., & Dorji, L. (2022). Natural hazards in Bhutan Himalaya: climate change impacts, efforts, and challenges. In: Shibayama, T & Esteban, M. (eds) Coastal Disaster Surveys and Assessment for Risk Mitigation. Taylor and Francis Group.

Conference Proceedings:

  1. Tempa, K., Chhetri I B., Yangzom D., Chhetri N., Jamtsho Y. (2016). Subsurface Exploration for Road Sinking at Sorchen and Counter Measures. 8th International Civil Engineering Congress (ICEC), Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 295-303.

dr.chimi wangmo

  1. Chimi Wangmo, Phurpa Wangmo, Nidup Rinchen, Ngawang Choezer, & Sangey Pasang. (2025). Predictive Analytics for Identifying Surface Water Sources for Domestic Water Supply in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Zorig Melong | A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(2), 231-238. https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.026
  2. Wangmo, C., Lhaden, N., Yangden, P. S., & Pasang, S. (2025). Glacier and Glacial Lake Dynamics in the Mo Chu Catchment, Bhutan: A Satellite-Based Analysis (1992-2022). Journal of Applied Engineering, Technology and Management, 5(1), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.54417/jaetm.v5i1.149
  3. Dorji, U., Dorji, P., Shon, H., Badeti, U., Dorji, C., Wangmo, C., Tijing, L., (2022). On-site domestic wastewater treatment system using shredded waste plastic bottles as biofilter media: Pilot-scale study on effluent standards in Bhutan. Chemosphere, 286,
  4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131729
  5. Wangmo, C., Jarque, S., Hilscherová, K., Bláha, L., & Bittner, M. (2018). In vitro assessment of sex steroids and related compounds in water and sediments–a critical review. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 20(2), 270–287. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7EM00453C
  6. Siegel, J., Wangmo, C., Cuhorka, J., Otoupalíková, A., & Bittner, M. (2020). Mathematical modeling of enrichment of estrogens in water samples using reverse osmosis device. Environmental Technology & Innovation , 17, 100584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.100584
  7. Chettri, N., Wangmo, C., & Passang, S. (2020). Quality control of concrete in Bhutanese construction industry and the requirements of Indian standards. GNH Journal of Construction Technology & Management, 1(1), 23–34.
  8. Zam, D., Jamtsho, S., Dema, T., Chettri, J., & Wangmo, C. (2013). Optimization of solid waste collection and transportation route in Phuentsholing City using GIS. Zorig Melong: A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 1, Issue 1.
  9. Pasang, S., Subba, B., Pem, S., Dema, S., Wangmo, C., & Wangchuk, K. (2023). Analysis of road accidents due to obstruction in sight distance caused by foggy weather using geographic information system (GIS) and artificial neural network (ANN) at Jumja. Construction Journal of Bhutan. 
  10. Wangmo, C., Rozmánková, E., & Bittner, M. (2017). Determinations of estrogens in water using novel reverse osmosis enrichment method with subsequent in vitro analysis. In Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics.
  11. Bittner, M., Škorvan, O., & Wangmo, C. (n.d.). Development of experimental device for solute concentration by pressure membrane processes. In Innovative Remediation Technologies.

mr.tshering tobgyel

  1. Factors affecting construction Quality in Bhutan (www.sciencepublication.org/info@www.sciencepublication.org) International.
  2. Development of wind load guidelines for soffit system through analysis and simulation. (www.cdcl.gov.bt) National.
  3. The feasibility study of low cost evaporative cooler in phuntsholing (rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong National
  4. Traffice network analysis of Thimphu city using ArgGIS (www.rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong National.
  5. Study on Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete with Waste Paper Pulp (www.rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong
  6. Towards Enhanced Efficiency, Accountability and Transparency in Public Road Construction (www.rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong National.
  7. Thermal efficient control of building using different masonary walls and timber wall panels(www.rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong
  8. Evaluation and improvement of storm water drainage system of Thimphu(www.rub.edu.bt) Zorig Melong National.
  9. Construction Health and safety seminar (www.MoWHS) National.
  10. Study of mechanization in Bhutanese construction industry and its impact (www.cdcl.gov.bt) National.
  11. Assessment on the existing contractor classification sysytem in Bhutan (www.cdcl.gov.bt) National.

mr.leki dorji

  1. Dorji, L., Sarkar, R., (2024). An Evaluation of Hydrological Modeling Using CN Method and Satellite Images in Ungauged Barsa River Basin of Pasakha, Bhutan. Springer, Singapore. DOI: 1007/978-981-99-7707-9_12
  2. Dorji, C., Tempa, K., Dorji, L., (2022). Natural hazards in Bhutan Himalaya: climate change impacts, efforts, and challenges. Coastal Disaster Surveys and Assessment for Risk Mitigations, CRC Press
  3. Dorji, L., Pokhrel, S., Devi, et al. (2022). Feasibility Study of Subsurface Drainage System Along Phuentsholing – Gedu Highway, Bhutan. Spanish Journal of Society and Sustainability
  4. Dorji, L. et al. (2022). Evaluation of Land Use/Cover Change and Urban Sprawling Pattern Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Case Study in Thimphu, Bhutan. Civil Engineering and Architecture, (2022), 2572-2579, 10(6)
  5. Tshering, D., Dorji, L., Shukla, S,K. (2019) “A Study on Subsurface Drainage of Mountain Roads in Bhutan” International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices, Chikara University. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 (chapter) [ Conference paper presented]
  6. Dorji, L.et al. (2020).” An Evaluation of Hydrological Modeling Using SCS-CN Method in Ungauged Om Chhu River Basin of Phuentsholing, Bhutan. “Disaster Risk Reduction. Springer, Singapore (Chaper-7)
  7. Khare, D., Dorji, L., Mondal, A., & Kundu, S. (2016). Expansion of Glacial Lakes in Bhutan during 1990-2009. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9(36).
  8. Khare, D., Dorji, L., Mondal, A., & Kundu, S. (2016). Impact of Climate Change on Glaciers-A Case Study Of Bhutan. Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1, ISSN: 2319 – 2801.
  9. Dorji, L. (2016). Seasonal and annual variation of Temperature and Precipitation in Phuntsholing. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, Vol. 1 Issue 10.
  10. Dorji, L. (2013). Hydraulics Modelling of Pochhu in Bhutan. CST Zorig Melong, Technical journal, ISBN: 978-99936-928-0-5
  11. Tamang S.R., Bdr, H, Tamang N.D., Yangden, S., Samdrup, Y., Tashi, K., Dorji, , Shankar, B. (2019) “ Ananlysis of key factor affecting the labor productivity at construction sector in Bhutan” ISBN:78-99980-889-0-0, Construction Development Corporation Limited
  12. Dorji, L., Seldon, J. (2021). Application of non-parametric test for trend detection of rainfall in chamkharchhu basin of Bumthang, Bhutan. Universe International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. Vol. 2 Issue 1 ISSN (O) – 2582-6417
  13. Letho, D., Dorji, L., Tashi, P., Seldon, J. (2021). Using GIS to Assess the Hydropower Potential of a Runof-River Small Hydropower Plant in Chamkhar River, Bhutan. International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends Volume 7, Issue 4, July-Aug-2020, ISSN (Online): 2395-566X
  14. Dorji, L., Tashi, P., Seldon, J., Letho, D., (2021). Selection of best location for small hydropower plant (SHP) along Chamkhar river, Bhutan using analytical hierarchy process (AHP). An international Multidisciplinary Research Journal. ISSN: 2249-7137 Vol. 11, Issue 7, July 2021
  15. Dorji, L. (2021). Evaluating the watershed characteristics influence on the flood vulnerability of Barsa River basin to Industrial area, Pasakha-Bhutan. Journal of Nature and Applied Research 1(1): 1-13 (2021). eISSN 2792-1352

ms.monika thapa

  1. Gurung, L., Thapa, M., & Adhikari, K. (2023). The Forest Fire Hazard Mapping in Bhutan. Zorig Melong| A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 7(1), 1-7.
  2. Chettri, N., Thapa, M., & Denka, T. (2022). Bhutanese Ornamental Windows and Its Contribution to Inter-story Drift in Rammed Earth Structure-A Case Study. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development, 2022.
  3. Thapa, M. & Adhikari, K. (2022). Hilly Slop Construction Practices in Bhutan, Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Developmental Studies, Research Report-2022. ISBN 978-99936-665-1-6, 2022.
  4. Wangchen T., Lakey, Phuntsho, L., Zangmo C., Tenzin J., Om K., Tsheltrim, Yangchen S., Sharma N., Tashi T., Yangzom T., & Thapa M., (2021). Assessment of Climate Risks on Agriculture for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Formulation Process in Bhutan. National Environment Commission, RGoB, November 2021.
  5. Tenzin K., Wangchuk., Zam S., Yangden K., Dorji C., Chhetri V., Mongar A., Nima K., Dorji T., Wangdi C., Zam T., Wangdi K., Dzed L., Namgay R., Tobgay, Zangpo L., Sharma N., Yangzom T., & Thapa M., (2021). Assessment of Climate Risks on Health for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Formulation Process in Bhutan. National Environment Commission, RGoB, November 2021.
  6. Tshering K., Coden S., Rai A., Wangchuk N., Choden J., Mongar R. B., Zam P., Dorji K., Gyeltshen C., Phuntsho, Choden K., Thukten K., Dorji S., Tshering D., Gyeltshen N., Wangchen T., Dema C., Dendup T., Rinchen K., Tashi T., Yangzom T., Sharma N., & Thapa M., (2021). Assessment of Climate Risks on Forests & Biodiversity for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Formulation Process in Bhutan. National Environment Commission, RGoB, November 2021.
  7. Tashi T., Yangzom T., Dema C., Wangdi C., Namgyel Y., Dorji S., Wangchen T., Tshering K., Choden K., Tenzin S., Dorji K., Tenzin K., Sharma N., & Thapa M., (2021). Climate Change Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping for Adaptation Plan (NAP) Formulation Process in Bhutan. National Environment Commission, RGoB, October 2021.
  8. Thapa M., Yuden K., Acharya S., (2021). Exploration of Groundwater Potential Zones: A Case Study in Phuentsholing. International conference on Science, Engineering and Technology-ICSciEnTec2020, February 5-6, Phuentsholing, Bhutan.
  9. Chettri N., & Thapa M.,(2021). Static Non-Linear Analysis of Bhutanese Vernacular Rammed Earth Structure. International conference on Science, Engineering and Technology-ICSciEnTec2020, February 5-6, Phuentsholing, Bhutan.
  10. Pasang S., Dema R., Nepal S., Yangzom P., Tamang M. D., Thapa M., Tenzin R.Y., (2020). Construction Constraints imposed by Traditional Bhutanese Architecture on Building Construction. GNH Journal of Construction Technology and Management, vol-1, pg-35-44, 2020.
  11. Thapa M., Chettri N., Yoezer J., Tenzin L., Chhetri N., Wangdi S., (2020). Identification of channel diversion and bank protection techniques for toorsa river. Indonesia Journal of Innovation Studies, Vol-9, pg-1-10, January, 2020.
  12. Tshering U., Tender N., Koirala S.G., Rai K. L., Thapa M., Chettri N., (2019). Structural Assessment of Bhutanese Traditional Buildings. Zorig Melong: A Technical Journal. Vol-4, ISBN 978-99936-928-0-5, Pg-(1-7), 2019.
  13. Thapa M., Chettri N., Kumar R., (2017). Comparative Study On Seismic Performance Of Buildings With And Without Lead Rubber Bearings. 9th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2017), December 22-23, Karachi, Pakistan, pg-151, 2017.
  14. Thapa M., & Kumar L., (2017). Study Of Traffic Decongestion In Phuentsholing City. 9th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2017), December 22-23, Karachi, Pakistan, pg-95, 2017.
  15. Thapa M., (2013). Disaster Mitigations and Its Impact in Bhutan. Proceedings UICCA 2nd International Conference, Politecnico Di Torino, Turin, Italy, Nov.3, 2013.
  16. Lhamo D., Zangmo S., Wangchuk T., Thapa M., (2013). Concrete Mix Design Using Steel Slag and Glass Waste. Zorig Melong: A Technical Journal. Vol-1, ISBN 978-99936-928-0-5, pg-20-27, 2013.
  17. Thapa M., Babunarayan K.S., Halemane K. P., Venkataramana K., Yaragal S.C., Babu R. R., Sharma A., Reddy G. R., (2010). Significance of Modeling Techniques in Pushover Analysis of RC Buildings. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering. Vol-3, ISSN-0974-5904, Pg-699-709, July, 2010.

ms.lily gurung

  1. Gurung, L., & Chatterjee, K. (2023). Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential of Kolkata City, India: A Deterministic Approach. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 180(1), 439-474.
  2. Gurung, L., Chhetri, M., & Dhungyel, P. R. (2023). Identification of Appropriate Drone Technology and its application areas for Agriculture Automation in Bhutan. Bhutan Journal of Research and Development, (2), 1-14.
  3. Gurung, L., Dema, Y., Wangmo, U., Chhetri, M., & Choden, Y. (2022). Assessment of the Challenges and Opportunities of Women in the Construction Industry of Bhutan. Construction Journal of Bhutan, (3), 21-35.
  4. Gurung, L., Thapa, M., & Adhikari, K. (2023). THE FOREST FIRE HAZARD MAPPING IN BHUTAN. Zorig Melong- A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(1).
  5. Gurung, L., & Chhetri, M. (2023). COST ESTIMATION MODEL FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS USING ANN. Zorig Melong- A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(1).
  6. Chettri, N., Tempa, K., Gurung, L., & Dorji, C. (2022). Association of Climate Change to Landslide Vulnerability and Occurrences in Bhutan. In Impact of Climate Change, Land Use and Land Cover, and Socio-economic Dynamics on Landslides (pp. 3-37). Springer, Singapore.
  7. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Gurung, L., & Gautam, D. (2021). Shear wave velocity profiling and ground response analysis in Phuentsholing, Bhutan. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 6(2), 1-16.
  8. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Sarkar, R., Saha, S., Gurung, L., Dendup, T., & Nirola, B. S. (2021). Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan. Cogent Engineering, 8(1), 1869366.
  9. Adhikari, K., Choden, Y., Cheki, T., Gurung, L., Denka, T., & Gupta, V. (2020). Performance evaluation of satellite precipitation estimation with ground monitoring stations over southern Himalayas in Bhutan. Acta Geophysica, 68(3), 933-943.

mr.nimesh chettri

  1. Chettri, N., Leki, P., & [Tenzin’s Last Name]. (2025). Mechanical characterization and numerical modeling of adobe walls with additives in normal and interlocking configurations. Journal of Building Engineering, 111, Article [provide article number or page range if available]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.xxx 
  2. Nimesh Chettri , Komal Raj Aryal , Ugyen Pelden Wangmo , Karma Tshering , Tshering Penjor , Yeshi Dema , Rigzin Norbu , Karma Dema , “Predicting Roadblock Occurrences Using Machine Learning with AHP for Feature Prioritization and Confusion Matrix Evaluation,” Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3A, pp. 2185 – 2207, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131302. 
  3. Al Abdouli, K.M., Sinchuri, M.B., Yoezer, N. et al. Investigation of construction waste material using multi criteria decision making method: a case study in Bhutan. Discov Appl Sci 7, 63 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06474-8 
  4. H. P. Acharja, S. Choki, D. Wangmo, K. M. Al, K. Muramatsu, and N. Chettri, “Development of fog visibility enhancement and alert system using IoT,” Cogent Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, p., 2024, doi: 10.1080/23311916.2024.2408328.
  5. K. Mohamed et al., “Real-time flood forecasting in Amo Chhu using machine learning model and internet of things,” Cogent Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, p., 2024, doi: 10.1080/23311916.2024.2370900.
  6. H. P. Acharja, S. Choki, D. Wangmo, K. M. Al, K. Muramatsu, and N. Chettri, “Development of fog visibility enhancement and alert system using IoT,” Cogent Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, p., 2024, doi: 10.1080/23311916.2024.2408328.
  7. Y. Choden et al., “Drinking Water Accessibility Index in Mountainous Rural Area: Case Study on Lamgong Gewog of Paro Dzongkhag in Bhutan,” vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 824–833, 2023, doi: 10.13189/eer.2023.110511.
  8. C. Chimi, K. Mohamed, J. Thinley, T. Cheki, A. Chettri, and N. Chettri, “Architectural Insights and City Profile of,” Civ. Eng. Archit. 9(2), vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 794–817, 2023, doi: 10.13189/cea.2023.110220.
  9. Y. Choden, S. Chokden, T. Rabten, N. Chhetri, K. R. Aryan, and K. M. Al Abdouli, “Performance assessment of data driven water models using water quality parameters of Wangchu river, Bhutan,” SN Appl. Sci., vol. 4, no. 11, p. 290, Nov. 2022, doi: 10.1007/s42452-022-05181-y.
  10. L. Dorji et al., “Evaluation of Land Use/Cover Change and Urban Sprawling Pattern Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Case Study in Thimphu, Bhutan “Evaluation of Land Use/Cover Change and Urban Sprawling Pattern Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Case Study in Thimphu,” Civil Engineering and Architecture, vol. 10, no. 6, pp. 2572–2579, 2022, doi: 10.13189/cea.2022.100625.
  11. N. Chettri, G. Dhaurali, T. Neopaney, T. Cheki, and G. Dipendra, “Wind vulnerability and strengthening of Bhutanese vernacular roofs,” Geomatics, Nat. Hazards Risk, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1511–1534, 2022, doi: 10.1080/19475705.2022.2086830.
  12. K. Tempa, K. R. Aryal, N. Chettri, G. Forte, and D. Gautam, “Sensitivity analysis of input ground motion on surface motion parameters in high seismic regions: A case of Bhutan Himalaya,” Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 1–35, 2021.
  13. D. Gautam, N. Chettri, K. Tempa, and H. Rodrigues, “Seismic vulnerability of bhutanese vernacular stone masonry buildings: From damage observation to fragility analysis,” Soil Dyn. Earthq. Eng., vol. 160, no. February, p. 107351, 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107351.
  14. Dorji, L.., Chettri, N.., Pokhrel, S.., Ghalley, L. D.., Monger, H. B.., Lama, Y. D.., Dorji, P. J.., & Nirola, B. S. (2022). Feasibility Study of Subsurface Drainage System Along Phuentsholing – Gedu Highway, Bhutan. Spanish Journal of Society and Sustainability, 4, 19-29. Retrieved from http://sjss.indexedresearch.org/index.php/sjss/article/view/25
  15. N. Chettri, J. Thinley, N. Tenzin, and C. D. Studies, “Green engineering and building energy analysis for Bhutanese residential dwellings,” Universe Int. J. Interdiscip. Res., vol. 2, no. 8, pp. 64–83, 2022, doi: 08.2020-25662434.
  16. T. Karma, N. Chettri, A. K. Raj, and G. Dipendra, “Geohazard vulnerability and condition assessment of the Asian Highway AH- Geohazard vulnerability and condition assessment of the Asian highway AH-48 in Bhutan,” Geomatics, Nat. Hazards Risk, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 2904–2930, 2021, doi: 10.1080/19475705.2021.1980440.
  17. J. Thinley, C. Chimi, and N. Chettri, “Spiritual and Spatial Significance of Choedrak Monastery in the Cultural Geography of Bhutan,” Archaeologies, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 1–27, 2021, doi: 10.1007/s11759-021-09432-z.
  18. N. Chettri, D. Gautam, S. Chikermane, V. Prakash, and K. Vaghela, “Sustainability assessment of Bhutanese vernacular wattle and daub houses,” Innov. Infrastruct. Solut., pp. 1–13, 2021, doi: 10.1007/s41062-021-00576-z.
  19. K. Tempa, N. Chettri, G. Thapa, C. Gyeltshen, and D. Norbu, “An experimental study and sustainability assessment of plastic waste as a binding material for producing economical cement-less paver blocks Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal An experimental study and sustainability assessment of plastic waste as a binding material for producing economical cement-less paver blocks,” Eng. Sci. Technol. an Int. J., no. June, 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.jestch.2021.05.012.
  20. K. Tempa and N. Chettri, “Comprehension of Conventional Methods for Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation by PLT and SPT in Southern Bhutan,” Civ. Eng. Archit. 9(2), vol. 9, no. February, pp. 375–385, 2021, doi: 10.13189/cea.2021.090210.
  21. N. Chettri, C. Wangmo, and S. Passang, “Quality Control of Concrete in Bhutanese Construction Industry and the Requirements of Indian Standards,” GNH J. Constr. Technol. Manag., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 23–34, 2020, [Online]. Available: http://www.cdb.gov.bt/uploads/downloads/Construction Journal Final.pdf.
  22. K. Tempa, N. Chettri, R. Sarkar, S. Saha, and L. Gurung, “Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan,” Cogent Eng., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 0–21, 2021, doi: 10.1080/23311916.2020.1869366.
  23. T. Jamtsho, T. Gyeltshen, N. Chhetri, “The effect of rainfall on cardamom production in Bhutan,” Middle Eur. Sci. Bull., vol. 7, no. December, pp. 51–64, 2020, doi: doi.org/10.47494/mesb.2020.1.
  24. K. Tempa, N. Chettri, L. Gurung, and D. Gautam, “Shear wave velocity profiling and ground response analysis in Phuentsholing Bhutan,” Innov. Infrastruct. Solut., 2020, doi: 10.1007/s41062-020-00420-w.
  25. N. Chettri, D. Dipendra, and R. Rupakhety, “Seismic vulnerability of vernacular residential buildings in Bhutan,” J. Earthq. Eng., 2020, doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22077.69607
  26. K. Tempa and N. Chettri, “Geotechnical Site Investigation for Infrastructure Development Project at Jigmeling Industrial Estate in Sarpang, Bhutan,” Int. J. Emerg. Technol., vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 143–149, 2020.
  27. M. Thapa, N. Chettri, J. Yoezer, L. Tenzin, N. Chhetri, and S. Wangdi, “Identification of channel diversion and bank protection techniques for toorsa river,” Indones. J. Innov. Stud., vol. 9, no. July 2016, pp. 1–10, 2020, doi: 10.21070/ijins2020546.
  28. N. Chettri, I. Bdr.Chhetri, and K. Yangzom, “Profile of subgrade subsidence in Sorchen,” Int. J. Integr. Educ., vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 47–54, 2019, doi: 10.31149/ijie. v2i6.197
  29. N. Chettri, R. Sarkar, K. Adhikari, and I. B. Chettri, “Forecasting Landslide in Chukha from Index Properties of Soil-Research to Policy Making,” World Sci. News an Internatinal Sci. J., vol. 135, no. August, pp. 227–248, 2019.
  30. N. Chettri, J. Thinley, and G. S. Koirala, “The Comparative Study on Vernacular Dwellings in Bhutan,” United Int. J. Res. Technol., vol. 01, no. 02, pp. 42–47, 2019.
  31. U. Tshering, N. Tender, G. Koirala, L. Rai, M. Thapa, and N. Chettri, Structural Assesment of Bhutanese Traditional Buildings, vol. 4, no. May 2017. College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan, 2018. 

      Conference:

  1. D. Gautam, N. Chettri, and R. Rupakhety, “Debunking seismic vulnerability of Bhutanese buildings Debunking seismic vulnerability of Bhutanese buildings,” 3rd EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & SEISMOLOGY At: Bucharest, Romania. September, 2022.
  2. N. Chettri, M. Thapa, and T. Denka, “Bhutanese Ornamental Windows and Its Contribution to Inter-story Drift in Rammed Earth Structure- A Case Study,” in International conference on Science, Engineering and Technology-ICSciEnTec2020, 2022, pp. 75–95, doi: 10.17102/bjrd.rub.10.2.013.
  3. R. K. Guragai, B. Rai, T. Yoezer, P. Kinley, M. Thapa, and N. Chettri, “Comparative Study on Seismic Performance of a Fixed Base Building with a Building with LRB and a Building with Shear Wall,” in 9th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2017) ‘Striving Towards resilient Built Environment”December 22-23, 2017, Karachi, Pakistan. Comparative, 2017, pp. 151–159.
  4. Y.Choden, K.Lama, N.Lhamo, T.Wangchuck, M.Thapa, and N.Chettri, “Study of Traffic decongestion in Phuentsholing Town,” 2017. 9th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2017) ‘Striving Towards Resilient Built Environment”December 22-23, 2017, Karachi, Pakistan. Comparative, 95–105
  5. K. Tempa, I. B. Chettri, D. Yangzom, N. Chettri, and Y. Jamtsho, “Subsurface exploration of road sinking at Shorchen and counter measures,” in 8th International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC-2017) ‘Striving Towards resilient Built Environment”December 22-23, 2017, Karachi, Pakistan. Comparative, 2016, pp. 295–303. 

     Books and Chapters:

  1. Chettri, D. Gautam, and R. Rupakhety, “From Tship Chim to Pa Chim: Seismic vulnerability and strengthening of Bhutanese vernacular buildings,” in Masonry Construction in Active Seismic Regions, 1st ed. Ca., R. Rupakhety and D. Gautam, Ed. Elsevier, 2021, pp. 253–288. 
  1. Chettri,Tempa K., Gurung L., Dorji C. (2022) Association of Climate Change to Landslide Vulnerability and Occurrences in Bhutan. In: Sarkar R., Shaw R., Pradhan B. (eds) Impact of Climate Change, Land Use and Land Cover, and Socio-economic Dynamics on Landslides. Disaster Risk Reduction (Methods, Approaches and Practices). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7314-6_1. 

ms.tsheringc cheki

  1. Cheki, T., Wangchuk, P., & Chimi. (2025). Evaluating the seismic risk of reinforced concrete buildings of colleges under Royal University of Bhutan using RVS method. A Technical Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(2).
  2. Cheki, T., Wangchuk, N., Penjor, P. Z., & Wangay, S. (2022). Eco-friendly production of paver tiles using overburden quartzite and its feasibility as a construction material. Construction Journal of Bhutan, 3, 64.
  3. Mittal, S., Cheki, T., & Jain, A. (2021). Settlement of saturated sand under horizontal excitation on vibration table for liquefaction study. In T. G. Sitharam, S. V. Dinesh, & R. Jakka (Eds.), Soil dynamics (Vol. 119, Chapter 25). Springer.
  4. Jain, A., Mittal, S., & Cheki, T. (2020). Liquefaction mitigation measures of fine sand using cement grout under cyclic loading. ISET Journal of Earthquake Technology, 57(2), 87-101.
  5. Adhikari, K., Choden, Y., Cheki, T., Denka, T., Gurung, L., & Gupta, V. (2020). Performance evaluation of satellite precipitation estimation with ground monitoring stations over southern Himalayas in Bhutan. Acta Geophysica, 68, 933–943.
  6. Chimi, Tenzin,J., & Cheki,T.(2017). Assessment of Land Use/Cover Change and Urban Expansion Using Remote Sensing and GIS: A Case Study in Phuentsholing Municipality, Chukha, Bhutan. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science. 2(6) 127-135. DOI: 10.11648/j.ijees.20170206.12
  7. Chimi & Cheki.T (2016).  Seismic Vulnerability and Mitigation on Non-Engineered Traditional Buildings of Bhutan. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications. 6 (4) 61-66.  ISSN: 2248-9622

mr.bhawani shankar nirola

  1. Kumar, N., Kumar, R., Nirola, B. S., & Jaiswal, A. (2023). Numerical Analysis of a Dual‐Layer Geosynthetic‐Encased Stone Column Installed in Soft Soil. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2023(1), 5039439.
  2. Nirola, B.S., Dendup, T., Tobgyel, T. (2024). Evaluation of Cause of Geological Hazards and Possible Mitigating Solutions for the Damchu-Bypass Landslide Area. Conference proceedings. 
  3. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Sarkar, R., Saha, S., Gurung, L., Dendup, T., & Nirola, B. S. (2021). Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan. Cogent Engineering, 8(1), 1869366.

mr.tshering dhendup

  1. Dendup, T., Leitch, A., & Farquharson, C.G. (2025). Wishingwell Park, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada: an old dump site revealed by geophysics [Conference abstract]. Atlantic Geoscience Society Abstracts: 51st Colloquium & Annual General Meeting 2025, 61(1), 121. https://doi.org/10.4138/atlgeo.2025.005
  2. Tempa, K., Chettri, N., Sarkar, R., Saha, S., Gurung, L., Dendup, T., & Nirola, B.S.(2021). Geotechnical parameter assessment of sediment deposit: A case study in Pasakha, Bhutan. Cogent Engineering, 8(1). Available at https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2020.1869366
  3. Penjor, T., Dendup. T., & Penjor, S. (2021). Revitalization of fire safety approaches in traditional buildings of Bhutan through material discontinuity and water mist sprinkler system. GNH Journal of Construction Technology & Management, 1(2), 55-67. (Available at http://www.cdb.gov.bt/uploads/downloads/GNH%20Journal%20of%20Construction%20Technology%20and%20Management%20No.2(2021).pdf) 

ms.sanjita limbo

  1. Choden,Y., Limboo,S., Zangmo,S.,Gyeltshen,T., & K.Phuntsho, “Biochemical methane Potential assessment by anaerobic digestion of locally available grasses of Phuntsholing, Bhutan,” Journal of Engineering Research and Reports,20950,1-12. https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2021/v20i517320

 

mr.rigzin norbu

  1. Pasang, S., Norbu, R., Timsina, S., Wangchuk, T., Kubíček, P. (2022). Normalized difference vegetation index analysis of forest cover change detection in Paro Dzongkhag, Bhutan. Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Elsevier, Pages 417-425, ISBN 9780323898614, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89861-4.00045-2.
  2. Nimesh Chettri , Komal Raj Aryal , Ugyen Pelden Wangmo , Karma Tshering , Tshering Penjor , Yeshi Dema , Rigzin Norbu , Karma Dema , “Predicting Roadblock Occurrences Using Machine Learning with AHP for Feature Prioritization and Confusion Matrix Evaluation,” Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3A, pp. 2185 – 2207, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131302.

ms.karma dema

  1. Chettri, N., Aryal, K. R., Wangmo, U. P., & Dema, K. (2025, May). Predicting roadblock occurrences using machine learning with AHP for feature prioritization and confusion matrix evaluation. Civil Engineering and Architecture. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392240649_Predicting_Roadblock_Occurrences_Using_Machine_Learning_with_AHP_for_Feature_Prioritization_and_Confusion_Matrix_Evaluation
  2. Nimesh Chettri , Komal Raj Aryal , Ugyen Pelden Wangmo , Karma Tshering , Tshering Penjor , Yeshi Dema , Rigzin Norbu , Karma Dema , “Predicting Roadblock Occurrences Using Machine Learning with AHP for Feature Prioritization and Confusion Matrix Evaluation,” Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3A, pp. 2185 – 2207, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131302. 

mr.tikendra neopany

  1. N. Chettri, G. Dhaurali, T. Neopaney, T. Cheki, and G. Dipendra, “Wind vulnerability and strengthening of Bhutanese vernacular roofs,” Geomatics, Nat. Hazards Risk, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1511–1534, 2022, doi: 10.1080/19475705.2022.2086830.