Dibya Raj Dahal | Chiropterology Award | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Dibya Raj Dahal | Chiropterology Award | Best Scholar Award

Mr. Dibya Raj Dahal, Tribhuvan University, Central Department of Zoology, Nepal

🦇 Dibya Raj Dahal, a passionate wildlife researcher and conservationist based in Itahari, Nepal. With a Ph.D. in Zoology, he specializes in bat diversity and distribution across Nepal’s elevations. As President of the Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation, he leads efforts to protect biodiversity. His extensive fieldwork and publications, including first records of bat species in Nepal, demonstrate his commitment to wildlife preservation. As a lecturer at Tribhuvan University, he shares his expertise, while his involvement in numerous research projects showcases his dedication to understanding and safeguarding Nepal’s rich natural heritage. 🌿📚

 

Publication Profile 

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Education

 

🦇 Dibya Raj Dahal’s academic journey reflects his profound dedication to wildlife conservation and research. He pursued a Ph.D. at Tribhuvan University, focusing on the elevational diversity of bats and their distribution in Nepal. His master’s thesis in Rural Development addressed the human-leopard conflict in Letang Municipality, where he organized awareness campaigns on natural resource management and wildlife conflict mitigation. With a master’s in Zoology, his research delved into the seasonal variations of bats in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor. His educational background, including a B.Ed. and B.Sc. in Zoology, underpins his expertise in understanding and safeguarding Nepal’s rich biodiversity. 🌿📚

Experience

🌿 Dibya Raj Dahal’s diverse skill set and extensive experience highlight his commitment to wildlife conservation. As a member of the Bat Research Team at SMCRF, Kathmandu, he contributes significantly to understanding and protecting bat populations. Fluent in Nepali and English, he effectively communicates his expertise. Serving as a trainer and researcher on various projects, including otter surveys and critical habitat assessments, he actively engages in biodiversity preservation. His roles as a field coordinator and research member in numerous initiatives, such as assessing bat distribution in the Annapurna Himalayan ranges, underscore his dedication to environmental stewardship. 🦇🌍

Research Focus

🦇 Dibya Raj Dahal’s research primarily focuses on the conservation and ecology of bats in Nepal. He has contributed significantly to understanding the distribution, responses to climate change, and species richness of bats in various ecosystems, including protected areas like Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Through his publications in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Zoology and the Nepalese Journal of Zoology, he sheds light on the importance of bat populations in the region’s biodiversity. His dedication to unraveling the mysteries surrounding bat species underscores his commitment to wildlife conservation and ecological research in Nepal. 📚🌿

Publication Top Notes

Responses of insectivorous bats to climate change in Nepal

Checklist of wild mammals of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nepal

Distribution records of Dormer’s Bat Scotozous dormeri (Dobson, 1875) (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in Nepal

First record of East Asian tailless leaf-nosed bat (<i>Coelops frithii</i>) from Nepal and extension of its global range

Occurrence of bats in protected areas of Nepal: An update on species richness and distribution records

First record of Scotophilus kuhlii Leach, 1821 (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Nepal