Arnico Panday
| Arnico Panday | |
|---|---|
| File:Dr Panday Arnico.pngDr_Panday_Arnico.png Dr. Panday in 2025 | |
| Born | Switzerland |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nepali |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Harvard University (BA) University of Wisconsin-Madison (MS) MIT (PhD) |
| 💼 Occupation | Former Member of National Planning Commission, Atmospheric scientist, Politician |
| Known for | Air quality research, Central Committee member of RSP |
| 🏛️ Political party | Rastriya Swatantra Party |
Arnico Kumar Panday is a prominent Nepali atmospheric scientist and politician. He served as the Member of National Planning Commission of Nepal. He currently serves as a member of the Central Committee and the Head of the Heritage & Environment Department of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Panday is widely recognized for his research on air pollution and his efforts in environmental advocacy within Nepal.
Education
Panday holds an extensive academic background from several prestigious institutions:
- B.A. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University.
- M.S. in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin Madison.
- Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the MIT, where his research focused on the transport of air pollutants in the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas.
Professional Career
Scientific Work
Dr. Panday was a Member of the National Planning Commission. Prior to entering politics, Panday served as the Regional Programme Manager of the Atmosphere Programme at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). His work focused on:
- Monitoring transboundary air pollution.
- Studying the impact of "Black Carbon" on glacial melting.
- Advising South Asian governments on sustainable environmental policies.
He has also held research and teaching positions at Princeton University and the University of Virginia.
Politics
In 2022, Panday transitioned into active politics by joining the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) led by Rabi Lamichhane. He was appointed as a member of the party's Central Committee. His political platform focuses on:
- Evidence-based policy making.
- Urban planning and pollution control in Kathmandu.
- Climate change adaptation and "Green Growth" for Nepal.
Selected Publications
- Panday, A. K., & Prinn, R. G. (2009). "Diurnal cycle of particulate matter in the Kathmandu Valley." Journal of Geophysical Research.
- Panday, A. K., et al. (2009). "Spatio-temporal variation of aerosol optical depth over the Himalayan foothills."
See also
References
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