AWARDS AND HONORS

·   Outstanding Researcher Citation, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (Feb. 2002).
 

·   Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (Mar. 2001) [Selected by a class of 80 students over 50 TAs].
 

·    Graduate Student Research Grant, University Grant Commission, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (May 2000 and Sep. 2001).
 

·    Excellent Grade Award for M. S. research work, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Aug. 1997).
 

·    Letter of Appreciation for excellent poster presentation of master research work in Research Bazaar, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Aug. 1997).
 

·    Tribhuvan University Teacher’s Association Award for excellent academic performance, Butwal Multiple Campus, Butwal, Nepal (Jul. 1987).
 

SCHOLARSHIPS (Recipient of academic excellence scholarship through-out the study period)

·     Research/Teaching Assistantship, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (Feb. 1998 - Feb. 2002) [Total amount: 744,000 HK$ or US$ 95,000: selected competitively].

·     German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Scholarship, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Jan. 1996 - Aug. 1997) [Total Amount: 23,000 US$, selected competitively].

·     Higher Educational Scholarship, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India (Sep. 1988 - Dec. 1992).

·     Tribhuvan University Merit Scholarship in Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in Science for academic excellence (Jun. 1986 - Aug. 1987).

·     Kapilvastu District Merit Scholarship, Ministry of Education and Welfare, His Majesty Government of Nepal for academic excellence (Jun. 1983 - Jun. 1984).