Utkarsha Basnet

Utkarsha Basnet is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Centre for Geospatial Intelligence and Environmental Security, Kentucky State University. He is currently enrolled as a graduate student studying for a Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering program at Kentucky State University. He is originally from Nepal and holds a Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Engineering and Management from Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sichuan University, China. His research focuses on applying GIS and remote sensing to environmental challenges, disaster risk reduction, and emergency management practices. He has extensive experience working as a Site Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, and Disaster Risk Engineering consultant, including post-earthquake reconstruction and risk and vulnerability assessments in remote communities in Nepal. He is passionate about using geospatial technologies to support sustainable infrastructure, environmental resilience, and data-driven decision making.