Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus

Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Lecturer
Bhoj Raj Poudel
Academic Faculty
Male
bhoj.poudel@trc.tu.edu.np

Dr. Bhoj Raj Poudel is Assistant Professor of Tribhuvan University, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus. He received PhD from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His research interests/areas are Nano-chemistry, Nanoparticles for various applications, materials engineering for separations, separation technology, design of functionalized biomaterials, wastewater treatment etc.

E-mail: bhoj.poudel@trc.tu.edu.np

Alternate email: chembrpoudel@gmail.com

Ph. D. in Chemistry

  • 19 March 2017 to till date: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 27 April 2008 to 18 March 2017: Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Jun 2003 to 27 April 2008: Part time faculty, Department of Chemistry, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Please find the following Google scholar link to the full list of publications.

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0Rq4hmcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Selected Publications in SCImago Ranked/ Impact factor rated Journals

  1. Poudel, B. R., Aryal, R. L., Gautam, S. K., Ghimire, K. N., Paudyal, H., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2021). Effective remediation of arsenate from contaminated water by zirconium modified pomegranate peel as an anion exchanger. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(6) 106552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.106552  
  2. Aryal, R. L., Thapa, A., Poudel, B. R., Pokhrel, M. R., Dahal, B., Paudyal, H., & Ghimire, K. N. (2022). Effective biosorption of arsenic from water using La (III) loaded carboxyl functionalized watermelon rind. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 103674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103674  
  3. Pant, B. D., Adhikari, S., Shrestha, N., Baral, J., Paudyal, H., Ghimire, K. N., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2024). Iron-loaded Punica granatum peel: An effective biosorbent for the excision of arsenite from water. Heliyon, 10(17), e37382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37382
  4. Rai, R., Aryal, R. L., Paudyal, H., Gautam, S. K., Ghimire, K. N., Pokhrel, M. R., & Poudel, B. R. (2023). Acid-treated pomegranate peel; an efficient biosorbent for the excision of hexavalent chromium from wastewater. Heliyon, 9(5), e15698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15698  
  5. Bashyal, N., Aryal, S., Rai, R., Lohani, P. C., Gautam, S. K., Pokhrel, M. R., & Poudel, B. R. (2023). Effective Biosorption of Phosphate from Water Using Fe (III)-Loaded Pomegranate Peel. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 37(2), 67-77. https://doi.org/10.15255/CABEQ.2022.2174
  6. Bhattarai, K. P., Pant, B. D., Rai, R., Aryal, R. L., Paudyal, H., Gautam, S. K., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2022). Efficient Sequestration of Cr (VI) from Aqueous Solution Using Biosorbent Derived from Arundo donax Stem. Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 9926391. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9926391  
  7. Pant, B. D., Neupane, D., Paudel, D. R., Lohani, P. C., Gautam, S. K., Pokhrel, M. R., & Poudel, B. R. (2022). Efficient biosorption of hexavalent chromium from water by modified arecanut leaf sheath. Heliyon, 8(4), e09283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09283  
  8. Aryal, R. L., Bhurtel, K. P., Poudel, B. R., Pokhrel, M. R., Paudyal, H., & Ghimire, K. N. (2022). Sequestration of phosphate from water onto modified watermelon waste loaded with Zr (IV). Separation Science and Technology, 57(1), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2021.1884878  
  9. Poudel, B. R., Dhungana, S., Dulal, A., Poudel, A. R., Tiwari, L., Khadka, D., Pokhrel, M. R., Poudel, M. B., Kim, A. A., & Baral, J. (2025). Eco-Friendly Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Gaultheria fragrantissima: Phytochemical Analysis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Potential. Inorganics, 13(7), 247. https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics13070247
  10. Shrestha, S., Tiwari, L., Dhungana, S., Maharjan, J., Khadka, D., Kim, A. A., Pokhrel, M. R., Baral, J., Park, M., & Poudel, B. R. (2025). Exploring Photocatalytic, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials, 15(11), 858. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15110858
  11. Parajuli, K., Khanal, L. N., Ganga, G. C., Koju, S., Bhujel, S., Khadka, D., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2025). Lentil-Husk-Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Antibacterial Activity. ChemEngineering, 9(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering9010017
  12. Paudel, D. R., Kaphle, G. C., Poudel, B. R., KC, M., Singh, M., & Ojha, G. P. (2025). Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction of a Zn+2-Stabilized Tungstate Electrocatalyst. Electrochem, 6(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem6010003
  13. Khadka, D., Gautam, P., Dahal, R., Ashie, M. D., Paudyal, H., Ghimire, K. N., B. Pant, B. P. Bastakoti, B. R. Poudel & Pokhrel, M. R. (2024). Evaluating the Photocatalytic Activity of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. Catalysts, 14(11), 751. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14110751
  14. Poudel, B.R., Aryal, R.L., Bhattrai, S., Koirala, A.R., Gautam, S.K., Ghimire, K.N., Pant, B., Park, M., Paudyal, H., & Pokhrel, M.R. (2020). Agro-waste Derived Biomass Impregnated with TiO2 as a Potential Adsorbent for Removal of As (III) from Water, catalysts, 10, 1125. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10101125
  15. Baral, J., Timalsina, S., Dhungana, S., Tiwari, L., Khadka, D., & Poudel, B. R. (2025). Aloe Vera Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Characterization, Potent Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties. Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 20(2), (Accepted).

 

    Selected Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals:

  1. Thapa, R. B., Ojha, S. D., Dhungana, S., Tiwari, L., Khadka, D., Poudel, M. B., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2025). Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Withania somnifera root extract: characterization, phytochemical profiling, and evaluation of antimicrobial activity. BIBECHANA, 22(3), 248-257. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v22i3.76471
  2. Khadka, D., Bista, P., Baral, J., Gautam, S. K., Bastakoti, B. P., Poudel, B. R., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2025). Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Swertia chirayita for Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activity. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 30(1), 45-56. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v30i1.72209
  3. Poudel, B. R., Aryal, R. L., Ghimire, K. N., Paudyal, H., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2024). Potential removal of arsenite from contaminated water using a fixed bed column packed with TiO2-impregnated pomegranate peel powder. BIBECHANA, 21(1), 51-62.

https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v21i1.60048

  1. Poudel, B. R., Ale, D. S., Aryal, R. L., Ghimire, K. N., Gautam, S. K., Paudyal, H., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2022). Zirconium modified pomegranate peel for efficient removal of arsenite from water. BIBECHANA, 19(1-2), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v19i1-2.45943
  2. Shrestha, S., Poudel, B.R., Silwal, M., & Pokhrel, M.R. (2018). Adsorptive removal of phosphate onto iron-loaded Litchi chinesis seed waste, Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 23, 81-87. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v23i1.22200  
  3. Rai, R., Pokharel, M., Khadka, D., Baral, J., Paudel, D. R., Gautam, S. K., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2023). Effective Chromium (VI) Removal from Contaminated Water by Chemically Modified Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder: Characterization, Kinetic and Isotherm Studies. International Journal of Environment, 12(2), 83-102. https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v12i2.65442
  4. Aryal, R. L., Poudel, B. R., Pokhrel, M. R., Paudyal, H., & Ghimire, K. N. (2021). Effectiveness of Zr (IV)-loaded banana peels biomass for the uptake of fluoride anion from water. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 26(2), 67-78. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v26i2.41436   
  5. Bhujel, A., Sapkota, B., Aryal, R. L., Poudel, B. R., Bhattarai, S., & Gautam, S. K. (2021). Insight of precursor concentration, particle size and band gap of zirconia nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method. BIBECHANA, 18(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v18i1.28958
  6. Pokhrel, M.R., Poudel, B.R., Aryal, R.L., Paudyal, H., & Ghimire, K.N. (2019). Removal and Recovery of Phosphate from Water and Wastewater Using Metal-Loaded Agricultural Waste-Based Adsorbents: A Review, Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 24(1), 77-89. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v24i1.24640
  7. Poudel, B. R., Tiwari, L., Magar, C., Dhungana, S., Poudel, A. R., Khadka, D., ... & Baral, J. (2025). Eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticle using Centella asiatica: phytochemical analysis, characterization and antimicrobial activity assessment. Scientific World, 18(18), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.3126/sw.v18i18.78439
  8. Baral, J., Pokharel, N., Dhungana, S., Tiwari, L., Khadka, D., Pokhrel, M. R., & Poudel, B. R. (2025). Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Mentha (Mint) Leaves Characterization and Its Antimicrobial Properties with Phytochemicals Screening. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 45(1), 111-121. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v45i1.74491
  9. Binadi, T. R., Mishra, P., Poudel, B. R., & Gautam, S. K. (2025). Green Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles using Psidium guajava Leaves Extract and its Applications in Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 45(1), 133-142. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v45i1.74493
  10. Dhungana, S., Gauli, A., Tiwari, L., Khadka, D., Gautam, S. K., Pokhrel, M. R., ... & Poudel, B. R. (2024). Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Isolated from Acmella oleracea and Study of Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Properties. Amrit Research Journal, 5(1), 18-29. https://doi.org/10.3126/arj.v5i1.73521
  11. Adhikari, S., Subedi, K., Dhungana, S., Arhyal, R. L., Paudyal, H., Ghimire, K. N., Poudel, B. R., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2023). Chemical Modification of Banana Peels and Banana Pseudostem for the Adsorptive Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 43(2), 23–33. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v43i2.53338  
  12. Sharma, P., Dhungana, S., Rai, R., Khadka, D., Hitan, D. K., Pokhrel, M. R., Gautam, S. K. & Poudel, B. R. (2022). Temperature Dependent Synthesis of Zinc Sulphide (ZnS) Nanoparticles and Its Characterization. Amrit Research Journal, 3(01), 67-74. https://doi.org/10.3126/arj.v3i01.50498  
  13. Subedi, K., Adhikari, S., Dhungana, S., Poudel, B. R., & Pokhrel, M. R. (2022). Spectrophotometric determination of phosphate in presence of arsenate. Scientific World, 15(15), 10-17. https://doi.org/10.3126/sw.v15i15.45636  
  14. Subedi, S., Adhikari, D., & Poudel, B. R. (2022). Determination of heavy metals in varieties of fresh and packaged fruit juices along with powdered fruit drink mixes in Kathmandu Valley. Journal of Balkumari College, 11(1), 63-69. https://doi.org/10.3126/jbkc.v11i1.53024  
  15. Aryal, S., Bashyal, N., Gautam, S. K., Pokhrel, M. R., & Poudel, B. R. (2021). Evaluation of lead and cadmium levels in lipsticks sold in Kathmandu, Nepal, and their potential health risk assessment. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 9(3), 213-219. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v9i3.38834
  16. Rai, R., Karki, D. R., Bhattarai, K. P., Pahari, B., Shrestha, N., Adhikari, S., Gautam, S. K., & Poudel, B. R. (2021). Recent Advances in Biomass-Based Waste Materials for the Removal of Chromium (VI) from Wastewater: A Review. Amrit Research Journal, 2(01), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.3126/arj.v2i01.40736  
  17. Regmi, B., Binadi, T. R., Jha, S. N., Chaudhary, R. K., Poudel, B. R., & Gautam, S. K. (2021). Antibacterial and Antioxidant Studies of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 9(3), 220-226. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v9i3.39069  
  18. Bhujel, A., Wagle, K., Regmi, B., Sapkota, B., Poudel, B. R., & Gautam, S. K. (2021). Utilization of Charred Water Hyacinth (Jalkumvi) as Biosorbent for Removal of Ca (II) Ion from Aqueous Solution. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 42(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v42i1.35360
  19. Aryal, R.L., Adhikari, B.R., Pokhrel, M.R., Poudel, B.R., Paudyal, H & Ghimire, K.N. (2020). Preparation of pectin-based adsorbent for the uptake of phosphate anion from water, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, 10(3), 16-24.
  20. Poudel, B.R., Aryal, R.L., Khadka, L.K., Ghimire, K.N., Paudyal, H., & Pokhrel, M.R. (2020). Development of Biomass-Based Anion Exchanger for the Removal of Trace Concentration of Phosphate from Water, Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 41, 56-63. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v41i1.30488 
  21. Aryal, R.L., Poudel, B.R., Gautam, S.K., Paudyal, H., Pokhrel, M.R. & Ghimire, K.N. (2019). Removal of Fluoride from Aqueous Solution using Biomass-Based Adsorbents: A Review, Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 40, 44-51. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v40i0.27281  
  22. Bhatt, P. R., Aryal, R. L., Poudel, B. R., Bhattarai, S., & Gautam, S. K. (2018). Adsorptive Removal of Cr (VI) from Aqueous Solution onto Charred Sugar Cane Bagasse. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 39, 62-69. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v39i0.27035
  23. Karki, S., Aryal, R.L., Bhattrai, S., Gautam, S.K., & Poudel, B.R. (2017). Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic(III) from Aqueous Solution Using Chemically-Modified Sweet Lime (Citrus limetta) Peels, Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 37, 11-19. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v37i0.32044
  24. Adhikari, D.L., Aryal, R.L., Bhattrai, S., Gautam, S.K., & Poudel, B.R. (2017).  Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution Using Chemically Modified Sweet Lime (Citrus limetta) Peels as Adsorbent, Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 36, 82-95. https://doi.org/10.3126/jncs.v36i0.34613
  25. Dhungana, S., Poudel, B.R., & Gautam, S.K. (2016). Synthesis and Characterization of ZnTe Nanoparticles. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 17(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v17i1.25054  
  26. Poudel, B.R. & Pokhrel M.R. (2019). A Critical Review of Chemistry Curriculum at Four Years B.Sc. Level Under the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Bulletin of Nepal Chemical Society, April 2019, 1-7.

 

Publications of Books:

  1. Kaulani, S. K., Sharma, K.R., & Poudel, B.R. 2018.  Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanism, National Book Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  2. Gautam, S.K., Poudel, B.R., & Sharma, H.R. 2018. Concise Analytical Chemistry for B.Sc. 3rd year, Second Edition. National Book Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  3. Gautam, S.K., Kalauni, S.K., Sharma, K.R., Poudel, B.R., & Wagle, D. 2016. A Text-Book of Chemistry Volume I for B.Sc. 4th year, National Book Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  4. Gautam, S.K., Kalauni, S.K., Sharma, K.R., Poudel, B.R., & Wagle, D. 2016. A Text-Book of Chemistry Volume II for B.Sc. 4th year, National Book Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  5. Pokhrel, M.R., & Poudel, B.R. 2012. A Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry for B.Sc. Level, Second Edition, National Book Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  6. Gautam, S.K., Sharma, K.R., Aryal, R.L., Poudel, B.R. 2021. Concepts of Chemistry for Grade XII, United Nepal Publication Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.
  7. Gautam, S.K., Sharma, K.R., Aryal, R.L., Poudel, B.R. 2022. Concepts of Chemistry for Grade XI, United Nepal Publication Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.