Prof. Dr. Sabita Shrestha

Research

Synthesis and characterization of coordination complexes; nanocarbons and their composites; synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles for different applications.

Current project

Research Directorate, Rector’s Office, Tribhuvan University — Managing fungal phytopathogens of economically important crops of Nepal using nanoparticles.

Completed projects

• Bioprospecting phytopathogenic fungi from infected plant parts of economically important cash crops of Nepal (UGC Nepal, 2024).
• Effect of electrode activation and transition-metal decorated multiwalled carbon nanotube coating on hydrogen production by water electrolysis (UGC Nepal, 2021).
• Synthesis of silver nanostructures for transparent conducting film and antibacterial activity (NAST, 2020).
• Preparation and physico-chemical study of coordination complexes of lanthanides and transition metals (Dean Office, IoST, TU, 2016).
• Carbon nanotechnology: oxidation/purification of carbon nanotubes (UGC faculty research grant, 2013).
• Radiometric survey/mapping and appraisal of BCR threats in Kathmandu Valley (Ministry of Science and Technology, 2004).
• Construction of a prototype solar/thermo pump using locally available materials (UGC, 2000).
• Study of soil and groundwater contamination by heavy metals and mineral oils due to solid-waste disposal (Ministry of Population and Environment, 2001).

Role in NCCS

Vice President of the Executive Committee.