International Collaboration, Science–Policy and Public Sector Engagement
Founder and Co-PI, Kathmandu Geo Lab. Founded and led a 30+ member global research team to research earthquake early warning systems and shape disaster risk education in Nepal.
Technical Lead, Daiyn.KZ. Launched and led earthquake preparedness trainings for more than 200 people in high-risk regions of southern Kazakhstan.
Fulbright Awardee. Partnered with NGOs and local institutions in Nepal during a Fulbright to translate hazard models into community preparedness plans across Kathmandu Valley.
Co-Founder, NAE COVID-19 Call for Engineering Action. Supported the National Academy of Engineering’s COVID-19 Call for Engineering Action, coordinating input from more than 300 engineers, researchers, and policymakers.
Board and Editorial Roles
Board Member, Stimson Center Loomis Council. Contributing expertise on AI, geospatial intelligence, and disaster risk to global security strategy.
Board Member, Duke Graduate School Board of Visitors. Contributing to strategic discussions on graduate education.
Editorial Board Member LearningWell Magazine. engaging broader audiences in science and technology topics for higher education.
Journal reviewer for Landslides, Engineering Geology, and Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences.