Dr. Prajal Pradhan

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Dr. Prajal Pradhan is an expert in sustainable development, climate change, and food systems. His research focuses on understanding the necessary conditions for long-term sustainability, including achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advancing urban transformations, and strengthening climate resilience. He was a Lead Author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land and a Contributing Author to the IPCC AR6 Working Group III and Working Group II Reports. He is a recipient of the ERC Starting Grant 2022 and also serves as a Visiting Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany.

Education

• Doctor of Natural Sciences (Geoecology), University of Potsdam, Germany (2011–2015)
• Master of Science in Environmental Management, University of Kiel, Germany (2006–2008)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2001–2006)