Er. Ramesh Bala
Senior Lecturer
Bramayeni, Bhaktapur
bala.ramesh[at]khwopa.edu.np
M.Sc in Transportation Engg.
Education
  • MSc. in Transportation Engineering (2013) - Tribhuvan University
  • Bachelor in Civil Engineering (2011) - Purbanchal University
  • Diploma in Architecture (2007) - Tribhuvan University
  • SLC (2002) - HMG
Skills

Auto CAD, SAP 2000, QGIS, Civil 3D, Programming Software (C, C++, Python basic), Google Earth, Sketch Up, SW Road (Road designing software), Traffic Simulation Software (PTV VISSIM, SUMO), Latex, Sidra Intersection, Google Earth Engine.
Basic Course (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Adobe Page Maker, Photoshop, Paint, Email, Internet, etc.),

Trainings
  • R Software Training (14 hour Course)
  • Latex Training (14 hour course)
  • Advance GIS Training (14 hour Course)
  • Drone and DGPS Training
Experience

Teaching Experience: 10 yrs

Research Interest
  • Traffic Engineering and Transportation planning
Research & Publications
  • Bala, R., Gautam, G., & Tamrakar, G. (2017). Analysis of IRI value for assessment of optimum maintenance strategy for low traffic volume roads in Nepal. Journal of Science and Engineering, 4, 41-46.
  • Bhattrai, Y., Bala, R., Dahal, K., & Khadka, S. (2019). Spatial Accessibility of Airports in Nepal: A Geospatial Approach. Conference: 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Kathmandu
  • Saurav Shrestha, Ramesh Bala, Anuj Shrestha, Saroj Niraula & Anusha Diwakar. (2022). Analysis of Plastic Composite Roads with LDPE as Binder. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (pp. 175-181). Lalitpur: Kantipur Engineering College.
Teaching Subjects
  • Transportation Engineering I,
  • Transportation Engineering II,
  • Hydropower Engineering,
  • Elective I - Transport Planning and Engineering,
  • Elective II: Traffic & Transport Modelling
Miscellaneous

Education

  • MSC in Transportation Engineering, TU, IOE Pulchowk Campus
  • Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Purbanchal University, Khwopa Engineering College

Publications

  • Bala, R., Gautam, G., & Tamrakar, G. (2017). Analysis of IRI value for assessment of optimum maintenance strategy for low traffic volume roads in Nepal. Journal of Science and Engineering, 4, 41-46.
  • Bhattrai, Y., Bala, R., Dahal, K., & Khadka, S. (2019). Spatial Accessibility of Airports in Nepal: A Geospatial Approach. Conference: 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Kathmandu
  • Saurav Shrestha, Ramesh Bala, Anuj Shrestha, Saroj Niraula & Anusha Diwakar. (2022). Analysis of Plastic Composite Roads with LDPE as Binder. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (pp. 175-181). Lalitpur: Kantipur Engineering College.

Current Research Projects

  • PROPOSE OF GRADE SEPARATED INTERSECTION FOR “T” JUNCTION ROAD FOR UPGRADING THE INTERSECTION PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF JAGATI INTERSECTION

Conferences Attended

  • Participation on International Symposium on Transport and Economic Development held on Sept. 18 2014, Hotel Himalaya, Lalitpur Kathmandu
  • Participation on ICEE – PDRP 2016 held on Khwopa Engineering College
  • Participation on Geomax Inter-Action Program held on December 2018
  • Participation on ICEE – PDRP 2019 held on Khwopa Engineering College
  • Participation on ICEE – PDRP 2023 held on Khwopa Engineering College

Presentation on

  • Traffic Volume Count for Pre-Feasibility study for pedestrianization at core area of Hadigaun for Road Section: Presentation on Transport Mode Survey

 

Academic Honors

  • 1st Prize in Detail Project Proposal Writing Competition organized by Bhaktapur District Development Committee.