A Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of specialized experience in hydropower projects, complemented by roles as a Professional Researcher, Entrepreneur, and Visiting Faculty, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to value engineering, research, and innovation. I have led numerous hydropower projects from inception to commissioning as a lead Mechanical Engineer while also driving operational management and strategic optimization of hydroelectric power plants. My extensive international experience includes technical negotiations, design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing, and construction supervision for hydropower projects in Nepal, collaborating with teams and facilities in India, China, South Korea, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Austria, The Netherlands, and Australia.In addition to my professional work, I have conducted academic research on hydro turbines in collaboration with institutions in the UK, Norway, and South Korea. Over the past decade, I have authored or presented 11 papers on hydropower development, focusing on sediment-resistant turbine design, including Turgo, Crossflow, and Francis turbines. I have developed IEC-standard test rigs for turbine efficiency and sediment performance, including globally utilized facilities at the Turbine Testing Lab. My expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) enables precise 3D modeling to optimize water flow in critical hydropower components.I was honored with Nepal’s most prestigious literary awards, the Nepal Bidya Bhusan Padak 'A' and 'B,' by the President of Nepal for outstanding academic achievements during my PhD and Master’s studies. Dedicated to professional growth, I continuously stay updated on advancements in hydropower technology to excel in technical innovation and leadership.
Urja Developers | Urja Engineering & Management Solutions. | Urja Services
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Management Team Member And Head-Mechanical Division At Urja Group Of Companies | Senior ManagerUrja Developers | Urja Engineering & Management Solutions. | Urja ServicesKathmandu, Np
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Management Team Member & Head-Mechanical Division At Urja Group Of Companies | Senior ManagerUrja Developers | Urja Engineering & Management Solutions. | Urja Services Apr 2019 - PresentKrishna Galli, NepalHydro Power DeveloperActivities Performed:• Strategic Planning in Business• Designing and reviewing technical documents for Electro & Hydro-mechanical work• Reviewing, preparing and evaluating Tender documents of Electro & Hydro-mechanical work• Factory acceptance test of pipes, gates and Electromechanical equipment• Testing and commissioning of Hydropower Plants• Establishing O&M policies and strategies• Planning and scheduling O&M activities• OPEX Budgeting• Providing Plant operation services to the company's client plants• Monitoring plant operationAssignment or Project:• Upper Myagdi - 1 Hydropower Project (53.5 MW)• Myagdi Khola Hydropower Project (65 MW)• Siwa Khola Hydropower Project (9.3 MW)• Middle Mewa Hydropower Project (73.5 MW)• Mai Beni Hydropower Project (9.51 MW)• Lower Jogmai Khola Hydropower Project (6.2 MW)
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Hydropower-Senior Research Fellow | Hydropower-Activity Leader | Hydropower- Senior ResearchKathmandu University (Ku) Apr 2014 - Nov 2021Dhulikhel-7,Kavre, NepalResearch & Development in hydro turbine & test rigsActivities Performed:• Plan overall activities of the project.• Support team leader and perform management duties.• Assists management with hiring processes and new team member training.• Conducts team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expectations.• Generates and shares comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-relatedobjectives, and deadlines.• Design, development and testing of Crossflow turbine, Pelton turbine, Turgo turbine and Rotating diskapparatus.• Design and development of measurement and calibration of Francis turbine Test setup as perInternational Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard; Support academic and research activitiesin the Lab.• Responsible for the operation and maintenance management of machinery equipment at TTL.• Report and documentation work related to the projects.• Report and documentation works related to the projectsAssignment or Project:• University Grant Commission (UGC) GrantExperimental investigation of sediment erosion in Francis and cross-flow turbines (2018-2021)• Energize Nepal Project (ENEP)Research and development to establish a commercially viable locally-constructed Turgo turbine for lowcostrenewable electricity generation in rural Nepal.• Energize Nepal Project (ENEP)Establishment of centre for design, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment for hydropowerplants in Himalaya Region at Kathmandu University (2016-2021)• Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation & Planning (KETEP) ProjectDevelopment of sand erosion-proof 20 kW micro-hydro class cross-flow turbine and its site demonstrationin Nepal (2015-2017)• Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC) Nepal Project:Development of test rig and competence at KU Turbine Testing Lab for performance testing of micro hydro turbines manufactured in Nepal (2014) -
Hydropower-Lead Mechanical Engineer | Hydropower-Senior Mechanical Engineer | SpecilistHydro-Consult Engineering Limited Feb 2018 - Mar 2019Buddha Nagar, Kathmandu, NepalEngineering services Company Activities Performed:• Feasibility Studies• Construction Supervision & Management• Detail Design• Due Diligence• Bill verification• Detail engineering• Factory acceptance test of pipes, gates and Electromechanical equipmentAssignment or Project:• Mistri Khola Hydroelectric Project (42 MW)• Nyadi Hydropower Project (30 MW)• Hongu Khola Hydropower Project (30 MW)• Inkhu Khola Hydropower Project (22.24MW)• Likhu-2 HydropowerProject (55 MW)• Siwa Khola Hydropower Project (26.95 MW)• Likhu-2 Hydropower Project (12 MW)• Solu Hydro Electric Project (23.5 MW)• Lower Hewa Khola Hydro Electric Project (21.6 MW)• Upallo Khimti HydroElectric Project (12MW)• Dordi Khola Hydro Electric Project (27MW)• Upper Khimti HydroElectric Project (7MW)• Mathilo Mailung Khola Hydro Electric Project (14.3MW)• Upper Nyasem Khola Hydroelectric Project (43 MW)• Bhotekoshi-5 Hydroelectric Project (60 MW) -
Hydropower-Lead Mechanical EngineerNepal Hydro & Electric Limited (Nhe) Dec 2010 - Jan 2012Steel fabricating and engineering CompanyActivities Performed: • To lead Mechanical works at Chameliya Project site Which includes fabrication and installation of pen stock pipes; installation of radial & sluice gates, turbines, generators and other power house accessories.• Responsible for administration, finance, technical, logistic, security, HSE, public relation, Planning, Budgeting, Implementing, Monitoring & evaluating the project.• Responsible for the production plan, resources (man, machine and materials) plan.• Coordinate with KHNP Consortium, Consultant, Nepal Electricity Authority and other stake holders at site during project execution.• Carry out day to day activates as per NHE guidance.• Responsible for production plan, resources ( man, machine and materials) plan, works monitoring and reporting as per the project master scheduleName of the Assignment or Project: • Chamelia Hydroelectric Project (30 MW)
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Visiting FacultyTribhuvan University, Ioe, Thapathali Campus Jul 2010 - Dec 2010Thapathaliteaching subjects: Strength of Material, Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machine and Engineering Drawing. -
Project Manager | Assistant Project Manager | Resident Engineer|Structo Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2008 - Dec 2009Patan Industrial EstateSteel fabricating and engineering CompanyActivities Performed: • Preparing Quotation and tender document.• Plan and budget the project.• Design of all the electro-mechanical and hydro mechanical components including cross flow turbine and pelton turbine.• Prepare master schedule of all micro/mini hydro power projects.• Communicate with other departments of the head office and factories for machine, manpower, cash flow and procurement of material.• Supervise the fabrication work including workmanship, production output volume and quality of work.• Responsible for site installation and commissioning of the projects.• Prepare running bills regularlyName of the Assignment or Project: • Mandefu Khola Micro-Hydro Project (5.4 kW)• Nishi Dovan Micro-Hydro Project (32 kW)• Ghatte Khola Micro-Hydro Project (11 kW)• Gothi Khola Micro-Hydro Project (50 kW)• Bhusinga Khola Micro-Hydro Project (75 kW)• New Lapa Khola Micro-Hydro Project (18 kW)• Daune Khola Micro-Hydro Project (6.87 kW)• Pheme Khola Micro-Hydro Project (995 kW• Handi Khola Small Hydropower Project (1000 kW)• Khaire Khola Micro- Hydro Project (11 kW)• Jhakhana Micro- Hydro Project (100 kW)• Haluwa Khola Micro-Hydro Project (400 kW)• Hewa Khola Small Hydroelectric Project (4.5 MW)• Timai Khola Suspension bridge.• Darjeeling(INDIA) Drinking water Supply project• Kakarbhitta Depot project regarding Roof trusses
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Designing Team MemberShilok Metal & Non Metal Pvt. Ltd. Dec 2004 - Dec 2007Salyanstha,Kirtipur,Kathmandu Nepal• Workshop Supervisor,• Site supervision and Management• Designing Team Member
Oblique Shrestha, Phd Education Details
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Sediment Resistive Hydro Turbine -
Masters Program In Plan & Operation Of Energy System (Mppoes) -
Mechanical Engineering -
Hydro Power Turbine
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Oblique Shrestha, Phd works for Urja Developers | Urja Engineering & Management Solutions. | Urja Services
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Oblique Shrestha, Phd's current role is Management Team Member and Head-Mechanical Division at Urja Group of Companies | Senior Manager.
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Oblique Shrestha, Phd attended Kathmandu University (Ku), Kathmandu University (Ku), Tribhuvan University, Ioe, Pulchowk Campus, Norwegian University Of Science And Technology (Ntnu), Korea Maritime & Ocean University.
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