Dr.
Ambika P. Adhikari
Doctor of Design, Harvard University, USA
Planner/Project Manager, City of Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Ambika P. Adhikari, who was born in Bhojpur is among
one of those talented Nepalese who have earned Doctorate
(in Urban and Regional Planning) from world's prestigious
Harvard University. He is now a successful professional
Planner and Urban Designer in Canada and in the USA. Dr. Adhikari did his school from Public High School, Dharan
and preliminary college from Mahendra Morang College, Biratnagar.
After completing his PhD in 1990, he has been working as
a professional urban planner/designer in various international
organizations. He has been awarded with International Education
Award (Institute of International Education, Washington
D.C.), Wanda and Jones Academic Excellence Award (Harvard
University) and East West Centre Graduate Scholarship Award
(Honolulu, Hawaii). He has authored/edited more than half-dozen
books in the field urban and environmental planning and
economic development.
We are proud of this Nepalese son who has earned big name
for himself and for our country.
Following is a brief description of what he has achieved
so far:
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Dr. Adhikari has been working as the
Planner/Project Manager at the Planning Department in
City of Phoenix, Arizona, the USA since May 2001.
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Prior to his current position, he worked
as the Project Director, IER Planning, Research and Management/
DPRA Inc. Toronto, Canada.
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During 1997-2000, Dr. Adhikari was
working as the Country Representative, IUCN - The World
Conservation Union, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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During 1994-1997, Dr. Adhikari was
working as a Senior Planner at the Institute of Environmental
Research (IER) Toronto, Canada.
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He worked as a Project Co-ordinator
at Wood Green Community Housing Inc. (premier non-profit
organisation in Canada), Toronto, during 1992-94.
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During 1982-86, he worked as a Project
Architect/ Co-ordinator for the Western Region Campus
Project, in Nepal.
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He founded TAEC Consult Planners, Architects and Engineers
in Kathmandu Nepal, in 1975.
We asked him what message he would like to give to the
younger generation back home. Following is what he has to
say:
"Any difficulties and challenges we face are the
impetus for us to do well in life, to help the community,
give back to the nation and be a good world citizen. As
opportunities have proliferated for all Nepali youth to
excel in education, profession and career, the Nepali young
generation will serve Nepal well by vigorously pursuing
education, and remaining connected to the Nepali issues
no matter where they may happen to live."
We are really proud of Dr. Adhikari's achievements. We
take this opportunity to include him as a member
of 'Nepalese Hall of Brain'.
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