Name: Sharma, Chhatra Mani

Contact Address:

Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management (INA)

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)

P.O. Box 5003, 1432, Ås, NORWAY.

Email: chhatra.sharma@umb.no

           chhatra.sharma@gmail.com

Tel: 0047-6496 5777, Fax: (+47) 6496 5801

Nationality: Nepalese

Marital Status: Married (with two children)

Education:

PhD Student (2004- to date): The Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), P.O. Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway.

Guest Student (Autumn 2003): at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Norway.

M Sc (2001- 2003): Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA), NORAGRIC, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), NORWAY.

M Sc (1993- 1995): Zoology (Fish and Fisheries as specialization), Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

B Sc (1990- 1992): Biology (Zoology, Botany and Chemistry), Tri-Chandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

I Sc (1987- 1989): Biology, Butwal Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Butwal, NEPAL.

SLC (1976- 1986): Science, Shree Shanti Model Secondary School, Manigram, NEPAL.

Awards:

Quota Scholarship (2004): for pursuing PhD studies at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway

Quota Scholarship (2001-2003): for pursuing MSc in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (MNRSA), Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway

Mahendra Bidhya Bhusan II (awarded in 1998): For securing First Position (Gold Medal) in First Division in MSc in Zoology from the Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Dissertation Grant 1995: The grant for carrying out the research work in connection with the dissertation in MSc in Zoology from the Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The grant was awarded by the Royal Nepal Academy for Science and Technology (RONAST).

Summary of professional skills and/ or expertise:

·      Research on Ecotoxicology and aquatic ecology particularly focusing on the pollution level on lake waters due to heavy metals and organics. Use of passive samplers like DGTs (Diffusive Gradients in Thin films) and SPE (Solid Phase Extraction) for above mentioned pollutants.

·      Use of fish as an indicator species for detecting pollution levels in water by using EMERGE protocol.

·      Research activities in water quality using bioassessment and physico-chemical parameters and present the results in seminars and conferences to publish the findings in proceedings and journals.

·      Teaching zoology to the university level undergraduate and graduate students.

·      Laboratory handling to conduct practical classes for undergraduate and graduate students, conduct examinations and evaluation of practical works in zoology.

·      Guest Lecturer: ECOL110 at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

·      Report writing for the project works and disseminate the results to the concerned authorities.

Summary of relevant work experience:

Lecturer (1998 July- 2001 July): St. Xavier’s Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

Assistant Lecturer (1997 December- 2001 July): Tri-Chandra Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

Senior Teacher of Zoology (1997 July- 1998 July): SOS Hermann Gmeinar Higher Secondary School, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, NEPAL.

Research Assistant (1996 June- 1997 July): People Wildlife Project (Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area), Eastern NEPAL.

Management experience: Served as a member of the management committee of St Xavier’s Campus (2000- 2001), Tribhuvan University, Maitighar, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

Publications:

(Articles and Reports)

Sharma, C.M., Borgstrøm, R., Rosseland, B.O. (Ready for submission). Do trophic position and growth rates determine mercury concentrations in fish in a eutrophic lake?

Sharma, C.M., Borgstrøm, R. (Accepted). Age determination and back-calculation of pike length through use of metapterygoid bone. Journal of Fish Biology.

Sharma, C.M., 2005. Freshwater fish, fisheries, and habitats prospects, Nepal. In: world series monographs on freshwater fishes, Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society, Canada (manuscript submitted).

Sharma, C.M., Sharma, S., Borgstrom, R., Bryceson, I., 2005. Impacts of a small dam on macroinvertebrates: a case study in the Tinau River, Nepal. Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Journal 8(3): 267-275.

Sharma, C.M., Sharma, S., Jha, B.R., Borgstrom, R., Bryceson, I., 2003. Assessing biotic integrity of streams: effects of dam building on benthic macroinvertebrates in the Tinau River, Nepal. Paper presented in a Conference on Recent Trends in Aquatic Biology, Hyderabad, India (January 29-31, 2003).

Sharma, C.M., Shrestha, J., 2001. Fish diversity and fishery resources of the Tinau River, Western Nepal. Proceedings on Environment and Agriculture: Biodiversity, Agriculture and Pollution in South Asia, pp. 78-83. Eds: P.K. Jha, S.R. Baral, S.B. Karmacharya, H.D. Lekhak, P. Lacoul and C.B. Baniya Publisher: Ecological Society (ECOS), P.O. Box 6132, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Shrestha, M.K., Sharma, C.M., Bhattarai, A., 1997. Wildlife Depredation of Crop and Livestock: A Study in the Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area. A Report Prepared for: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) and The Mountain Institute (TMI). A Draft Report of the People Wildlife Project, pp. 143.

(Books)

Sharma, C.M. and R. Khadka, 2001. Practical Biology for Class XI, based on the curriculum of Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Nepal, pp. 273.

Sharma, C.M. and R. Khadka, 2001. Practical Biology for Class XII, based on the curriculum of Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Nepal, pp. 139.

Sharma, C.M. and R. Khadka, 2000. Advanced Biology for Class XII of +2 Stage, based on the curriculum of Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Nepal, pp. 328.

Sharma, C.M. and R. Khadka, 1998. Advanced Biology for Class XI of +2 Stage, based on the curriculum of Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Nepal, pp. 376.

Theses

Sharma, C.M., 2003. Biological Impacts and Local Perceptions of Tinau River Dam, Nepal.  A dissertation submitted to the Centre for International Environment and Development Studies, Agricultural University of Norway, Ås, Norway, for partial fulfilment of the Master Degree in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture.

Sharma, C.M., 1996. Study on the Fish Biodiversity and Fishery Resources of the Tinau River. A dissertation submitted to the Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, for partial fulfilment of the Master Degree in Zoology (Fish and Fisheries).

Research Interests:

Management of Natural Resources, Ecotoxicological studies; bioassessment of surface water using macro-invertebrates and fish; fresh water fisheries; public health related to water

Affiliation:

Member (first membership 2003): Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society (AEHMS), Canada.

Member (2000- 2001): Management Committee, St. Xavier’s Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

General Member (first Membership 1995): Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN).

General Member (first membership 1996): Nepal Fisheries Association (NEFIS).

Languages: 

• Mother language: Nepalese

• English: read, write, speak and understand (excellent)

• Hindi: read, write, speak and understand (excellent)

• Norwegian: Little

References:

1. Prof. Reidar Borgstrøm

Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

P.O. Box 5003, 1432, Ås, NORWAY

Tel: (0047) 64965754

Fax: +47 64948502

e-mail: reidar.borgstrom@umb.no

2. Prof. Bjørn Olav Rosseland

Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

P.O. Box 5003, 1432, Ås, NORWAY

Tel: (0047) 64965789

Fax: +47 64965801

e-mail: bjorn.rosseland@umb.no

3. Dr. Subodh Sharma

Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kathmandu, NEPAL

Tel: 00977- 11- 661399 (office)

Fax: +977- 11- 661433 (office)

e-mail: sharmaku@yahoo.com

4. Prof. Ian Bryceson

Department of International Environment and Development Studies
Noragric, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

P.O. Box 5003, 1432 Ås, NORWAY

Tel: (0047) 64965507 (office)
Fax: +47 64965201 (office)

e-mail: ian.bryceson@umb.no