Er. Rakesh Gwachha
HoD, Senior Lecturer
Liwali-08, Bhaktapur
gwachha.rakesh[at]khwopa.edu.np
MSc. in Material Science
Education
  • MSc in Material Science and Engineering (2019) - Tribhuvan University
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (2010) - Tribhuvan University
  • +2 Science (2005) - HSEB
  • SLC (2002) - HMG
Skills
  • AutoCAD
  • MATLAB (Script/Simulink)
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Trainings
  1. Training on Optimization Techniques Using Matlab organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, Khwopa College of Engineering
  2. Advance Hands-on Training on Testing of High Voltage Test Samples at High Voltage Testing Laboratory organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, IOE
  3. One Day workshop on Effective Teaching Learning Strategies organized by Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering, Khwopa College of Engineering
  4. One Day workshop on High Voltage Engineering and Lightning Protection organized by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University
  5. Two Days training on "Cutting-Edge Real-Time Modelling and Simulation” by Prof. Dr. F.G Longatt.
  6. Training on DIgSILENT Power Factory organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, Khwopa College of Engineering
  7. Three-Day Capacity Building Training organized by Khwopa College of Engineering
Experience

  • Worked as Instrument/Electrical Supervisor (07-Aug-2011 to 04-Nov-2013)

  • ​Utility and Off-shores Shah Gas Development Project Samsung Engineering, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    • Responsible of E&I installation & inspection activities on the Site.
    • Installation & inspection of instruments and electrical equipment and panels.
    • Inspect Electrical &Instrumental Work carried out by the yard.
    • Inspection and Supervision regarding high voltage and switch-gear protection system of the Plant.
    • Conducting different tests such as line check& loop tests carried out by the Yard.
    • Monitoring, review and inspection of all major activities and progress of the E&I construction works.
    • Interface with engineering, planning and procurement as well as other disciplines.
       
  • Worked as Assistant lecturer (May-2011 to July-2011)
    Nepal Banepa Polytechnical Institute (NBPI)
    • Asst. lecturer for the subject " Basic Electrical Theory"
    • Lab assistant for Basic Electrical Wiring and Fundaments Electrical applications.
       
  • Worked as Assistant Lecturer, Part -Time (April-2014 to July-2014) at Khwopa College of Engineering
  • Worked as Assistant Lecturer (July-2014 to February-2015) at Khwopa College of Engineering
  • Working Head Of Department at Khwopa College of Engineering Electrical Department (February-2015 to Till date)
  • Working as Technical Lead for Electrical Design on Khwopa Hospital (Running)
  • Working as Technical Expert for Street Lighting Project on the inner ring road of Bhaktapur undertaken by Bhaktapur Municipality (Running)
  • Worked as Project Lead Designer for Bhaktapur Durbar Square Khauma Gate undertaken by Bhaktapur Municipality
Research Interest
  • Material Science ( Dielectric Barrier Discharge, Application of Plasma)
  • High Voltage Engineering
  • Energy Mix and Energy Management
  • Power System Operation and Control
Research & Publications
  1. Distribution Network Reconfiguration Using Genetic algorithm for Loss Reduction A Case Study o f Katunje feeder, Bhaktapur
  2. Time of Use Electricity Pricing in Power System Planning and Operation: Case Study of Nepalese Power System
  3. Low Voltage Ride Through of Grid-Connected Single-phase Double-stage Photovoltaic System
  4. Short Term Load Forecasting Using Balaju Substation Data
Teaching Subjects
  • Electrical Machines,
  • Electric Mechanics II,
  • Industrial Distribution & Illumination,
  • Utilization of Electrical Energy,
  • Engineering Professional Practice,
  • Power Plant Design,
  • Elective I - Rural Electrification.