2022
Comparative life cycle assessment of conventional combustion engine vehicle, battery electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle in Nepal
Journal of Cleaner Production · Vol. 379, Article 134407
Research interests
I1
Energy efficient buildings
I2
Energy systems optimisation & modelling
I3
Sustainable energy policy & strategy
I4
Smart grid & storage integration
I5
Life cycle assessment of energy systems
Academic background
| Degree | Institution |
|---|---|
| PhD, Mechanical Engineering | The University of Auckland |
| MSc, Mechanical Engineering | Institute of Engineering |
| BE, Mechanical Engineering | Kathmandu University |
Selected publications
2022
Measures to resolve range anxiety in electric vehicle users
International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies · Vol. 17, pp. 1186-1206
2009
Dynamics of PM2.5 concentrations in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Journal of Hazardous Materials · Vol. 168, Issue 2-3, pp. 732-738
2005
Estimation of petrol and diesel adulteration with kerosene and assessment of usefulness of selected automobile fuel quality test parameters
International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 4, pp. 253-255
Academic contributions
Prof. Baral has supervised PhD and MSc theses in sustainable energy and system optimisation. He collaborates with international universities and organisations on clean energy transitions, and his work has been supported by research grants and presented at international conferences.