Project 22-05 Laboratory, situated at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, is a vibrant research
facility. It actively engages in a wide array of research endeavors, focusing on renewable energy,
sustainable development and cultural heritage preservation. Leading this venture is Er. Malesh
Shah, a distinguished Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering. With nearly
two decades of experience in both research and academics, Er. Shah’s expertise lies in renewable
energy and sustainable development, supported by a substantial portfolio of research
contributions to international journals and conferences.
Project 22-05 Laboratory operates with a dedicated team, including Er. Sirapa Shrestha as the
Activity Leader, Er. Sagar Pandit as the Field Researcher, and Er. Kshitiz Koirala and Er. Yaman
Joshi as Research Assistants. Additionally, it benefits from the contributions of research interns,
Mr. Yogesh Dumre and Mr. Ashutosh Dev, along with several other research and internship
alumni. The laboratory’s primary areas of focus revolve around clean cooking, energy efficiency,
building systems, energy storage and alternative energy vehicles. Moreover, it actively mentors
and guides numerous undergraduate, graduate and doctorate thesis and projects.
Presently, Project 22-05 Laboratory is embarking on a clean cooking transition supported by
EnergizeNepal Program while also providing consultancy services to the Indian National Trust
for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in renovating and thermally retrofitting earthquake
devastated heritage sites and to Rastriya Urja Dakshata Kendra (RUDK) in energy efficiency
projects. The laboratory’s financial support for its research comes from diverse sources,
including the Nepalese government, international organizations and private donors. A
fundamental principle guiding the laboratory’s operations is its strong collaboration with both
domestic and international partners. Recent research endeavors include development of a solar-
powered irrigation system tailored for rural Nepal, comprehensive study on the impacts of
climate change on Nepal’s cultural heritage, and introduction of an innovative method for
recycling plastic waste.
Project 22-05 Laboratory holds a pivotal role in Nepal’s research and educational landscape,
making significant contributions to addressing the country’s most pressing challenges, especially
those associated with climate change. The laboratory whole-heartedly welcomes research
collaborations from individual researchers, educational entities, and private and public organizations.