Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA)

Webinar Series Committee (2026-2028)

Chair

Buddhi Gyawali, PhD

Professor of Geospatial Applications, Human Dimensions and Climate Studies

Kentucky State University

Members

Bharat Shrestha, PhD, PAg

Soil Biology Study Lead

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada

Dr. Bharat Shrestha is the Biology Study Lead for the Soil Health and Fertility Development Program at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Beaverlodge Research Station, Alberta. Originally from Ashrang, Gorkha, Nepal, he earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in 2007 and moved to Canada in 2008 as a postdoctoral researcher. His work focuses on soil health, soil carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change mitigation, and he currently co-leads the Peace Region Living Lab. A life member of the Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of the Americas (NAPA) since 2020, Dr. Shrestha has made notable contributions through scientific, editorial, and organizational activities. He has edited NAPA’s literary publication Krishika Suseliharu since 2022, served on several committees, reviewed mini-grant proposals and conference abstracts, and contributed reviewing articles to Agri-Connection. He also chaired the 2022 Agri-Poem Competition and presented at NAPA’s biennial conferences. Beyond NAPA, he is actively involved in professional, literary, and community organizations across Canada, the United States, and Nepal.

Niraj Joshi, PhD

Hiroshima University, The IDEC Institute, Associate Professor