About the Initiative
Dr. Kushal Adhikari
Assistant Professor
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Dr. Adhikari currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Alvernia University and brings in his teaching experience from Juniata College, Cal Poly Humboldt and Texas Tech University.
Dr. Adhikari strongly believes in experiential learning and strives to create research opportunities for students while creating an impact on human lives and society.
His research interest lies in integrating sustainability dimensions into engineering, thus building a sustainable and resilient society while using appropriate ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
He is also actively involved in engineering education research and strives for effective pedagogy practices and student success.
Education
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
M.S. in Environmental Engineering
B.S. in Civil Engineering
Research Areas
- • Sustainable Engineering Practices
- • Environmental Engineering
- • Engineering Education
- • Student-Centered Learning
Our Approach
Student-Centered Learning
We prioritize active learning experiences that engage students directly with engineering concepts through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Documentation & Sharing
Every project is thoroughly documented with procedures, outcomes, and lessons learned, creating a valuable resource for future students and educators.
Sustainability Focus
Our projects emphasize sustainable engineering practices, preparing students to address environmental challenges in their future careers.
The First Cycle
Our inaugural collection of projects represents the foundation of our living laboratory approach.
Project Development
Students work collaboratively to develop comprehensive engineering projects that address real-world challenges while demonstrating fundamental engineering principles.
Documentation Process
Each project undergoes a thorough documentation process, including detailed procedures, results analysis, and lessons learned for future reference.
Knowledge Sharing
Completed projects are shared through our digital repository, creating a growing library of educational resources for the engineering community.
Continuous Improvement
Feedback from students and educators drives continuous improvement of our projects and teaching methodologies.