Utsav Adhikari
Doctoral Student
Research subject: Urban Water Engineering
Division: Architecture and Water
Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
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Luleå, T3036
About me
Utsav Adhikari researches stormwater management in urban and semi-urban environments using blue-green infrastructure (BGI). BGI manages stormwater by temporarily storing the water on the surface, allowing it to infiltrate into the ground and/or delay flows, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as managing intense storms. However, the implementation of BGI in urban areas is challenging due to lack of space and varying site conditions that affect the design. Utsav's study takes into account the spatial distribution of BGI and the balance between more or less engineering facilities. His PhD project involves creating and modeling BGI alternatives in Malmö, Östersund and Uppsala to compare their hydrological performance.
In addition, Utsav investigates bioretention systems and develops a model to predict their performance for various design options. He creates and calibrates models for field scale bioretention systems to evaluate their effectiveness. Utsav joined the VA technology team in May 2022. He previously has a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Kathmandu University and a master's degree from Chalmers University of Technology. He also has three years of professional experience as a water engineer in Nepal.
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