Founder and President
Email: adixit@nset.org.np, amod.dixit@gmail.com
Dr. Amod Mani Dixit is a renowned earthquake engineer, geologist, and disaster risk management expert with over five decades of experience. He holds a Ph.D. from Ehime University, Japan, along with advanced degrees from Russia and Thailand, and additional training from Stanford University. A founding member of NSET, he served as its Executive Director for 25 years and currently serves as its President, having also held the role of General Secretary.
He is one of the founders of the Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) which he chaired during 2017-2024 while serving in its Board since its inception. He founded the National Society for Earthquake technology Nepal (NSET) and serves currently as its President.
Vice President
Email: shreerambasnet@nset.org.np;
Shreeram Singh Basnet is a veteran Nepali journalist, media educator, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) communication specialist with over four decades of experience. He is the former General Manager of Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Founder and Executive Director of Media Point, and a Founder Executive Member of the National Society for Earthquake Technology–Nepal (NSET). An accomplished author, trainer, and international speaker, he has made significant contributions to disaster journalism, media development, and public awareness through his publications, training, and participation in regional and global DRR initiatives.
General Secretary
Email: niva.upreti@gmail.com
Ms. Upreti is a Sociologist and experienced administrative and project management professional with a Master’s in Sociology and a Master’s in Disaster Mitigation. She has 28 years of professional experience, and has served in various roles, including Administrative Director.
Treasurer
Email: tika.nset@gmail.com
Mr. Tika R. Sharma is a Finance and Administration professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, administration, procurement, logistics, and donor compliance. He holds a B.Com. (Honors) in Advanced Accountancy from North Eastern Hill University, India. He is a retired Finance Director of NSET, having previously served as Administrative cum Finance Manager and worked as an Internal Auditor with USAID/Nepal. His expertise includes financial management, budgeting, auditing, reporting, procurement, administrative systems, and donor compliance.
Board Member
Email: sbsangachhe@nset.org.np
Mr. Sangachhe is a Senior Urban Planner with more than 40 years of experience in urban planning, risk-sensitive land use planning (RSLUP), building code implementation, urban development, and disaster resilience. A former Director General of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC), he has played a pivotal role in developing urban planning policies, municipal building by-laws, and land pooling initiatives in Nepal. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the NSET and also provides strategic leadership and technical guidance on resilient urban development, local governance, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Board Member
Email: bijay.upadhyay@gmail.com
Mr. Upadhyay holds a Certificate of Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepa and Architectural Engineering from IIET, India. He has expertise in Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM), with extensive experience in earthquake risk reduction, community preparedness, capacity building, and disaster-resilient development. He has led various projects on community-based disaster management, municipal DRR, risk assessment, training, and earthquake preparedness. His professional experience spans Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Iran, India, and Japan
Board Member
Email: rguragain@nset.org.np; rguragain@gmail.com
Dr. Guragain is an Earthquake Engineer and Disaster Risk Management Expert with a PhD in Earthquake Engineering from The University of Tokyo. He joined NSET in 1999 and has over two decades of experience in earthquake risk management across Nepal and South/Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran, and Afghanistan.His expertise includes earthquake risk assessment, seismic vulnerability assessment, risk-sensitive land-use planning, and seismic fragility analysis for buildings, infrastructure, and urban/rural settlements. He has led major risk assessment initiatives covering cities, schools, hospitals, water supply systems, and public and private buildings across the region.
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