Suraj Gautam
My Work

Key Projects

VICTORY: Citizen Science for Anticipatory Action

VICTORY: Citizen Science for Anticipatory Action

Developed a citizen scientist platform engaging communities in data collection for early warning systems in Dolakha and Bardiya.

Dec 2023 - Feb 2025Team Leader
ALERT Bhimeshwor: Landslide Early Warning System

ALERT Bhimeshwor: Landslide Early Warning System

Established a municipal landslide early warning system in Bhimeshwor Municipality, including drone surveys and susceptibility modeling.

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024Coordinator
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Baitadi

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Baitadi

Developed landslide inventories, susceptibility assessments, and the "Pahiro Alert" mobile application for early warning.

Feb - June 2023DRR Expert
Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Framework for HKH

Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Framework for HKH

Developed a methodological framework for multi-hazard risk assessment in data-scarce regions of the Hindu-Kush-Himalayas.

Sep - Dec 2022Consultant
Drone for Disaster Management

Drone for Disaster Management

Provided training on drone hardware, flight operations, and applications for flood and landslide risk assessment in Bhutan.

May 2023DRR Expert
Melamchi Debris Flow Assessment

Melamchi Debris Flow Assessment

Conducted rapid assessment of the 2021 Melamchi debris flow using drone surveys, GIS analysis, and damage assessment.

July 2021GIS Expert