Dirgha Research Group

Dirgha Research Group

Meet our dedicated team of researchers and project members contributing to healthcare and science innovation at Nepal.

Dirgha Raj Joshi
Principal Investigator
Dirgha Raj Joshi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. Dirgha Raj Joshi holds a Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry from Yonsei University, South Korea, and completed postdoctoral research at NIH, USA. He has developed four novel synthetic methodologies and secured three patents. His research focuses on antiviral drug discovery and heterocyclic chemistry, with over 30 publications.

Nisha Adhikari
Co-Principal Investigator
Nisha Adhikari
Lecturer | Pharmacology Researcher

Nisha Adhikari is a skilled Pharmacology researcher with a Master’s degree from Gachon University, South Korea. She has expertise in cell biology, microbiology, gene cloning, and drug discovery, with over three years of research experience. She teaches pharmacology and molecular biology at KAHS.

Roshan Gyawali
Roshan Gyawali, M. Pharm
Research & Development Pharmacist

Mr. Roshan Gyawali holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Pokhara University, Nepal, and a Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences from RGUHS, India. He has worked in QC, Production, and FR&D departments of leading Nepali pharmaceutical companies, and is passionate about advanced drug delivery systems and public health awareness.

Sangam K.C.
Sangam K.C.
B. Pharm Student

Sangam K.C. is an enthusiastic B.Pharm student at KAHS, fascinated by the intersection of science, innovation, and human well-being. He dreams of developing nano-chips for targeted drug delivery.

Nandini Gupta
Nandini Gupta
B. Pharm Student

Nandini Gupta is a B.Pharm student at KAHS with a strong interest in pharmacology, particularly pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. She aims to bridge scientific knowledge and practical needs.

Arjun Adhikari
Er. Arjun Adhikari
Software Engineer

Arjun is a Software Engineering graduate and full-stack developer with expertise in building scalable web systems. He is passionate about AI, cryptography, and agentic systems.He will be serving as an IT support team member for Dirgha Research Group. He is currently working to develop learning platfrom about promoting ration use of medicine.

Bishesh Bista
Bishesh Bista
B. Pharm Student

Bishesh Bista is a 4th-semester B.Pharm student at KAHS, passionate about medicinal plants and innovative pharmaceutical formulations. His research interests include phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, and the modernization of traditional medicine.

Saroj (Sarad) Parajuli
Saroj (Sarad) Parajuli
B. Pharm Student

Saroj Parajuli is a B.Pharm student at KAHS with a deep interest in research, particularly in drug discovery and novel delivery systems. He aims to contribute to advancements in healthcare.

Shova Shah
Shova Shah
B. Pharm Student

Shova Shah is a B.Pharm student at KAHS, driven by curiosity about medicine development and active chemical constituent discovery from medicinal plants. Her goal is to contribute to new medicines.

Sangita Sodari
Sangita Sodari
B. Pharm Student

Sangita Sodari is a pharmacy student at KAHS with a strong interest in pharmacognosy and innovative pharmaceutical formulation. She aims to advance research and develop plant-based healthcare solutions.

Apekshya Sigdel
Apekshya Sigdel
B. Pharm Student

Apekshya Sigdel is a B.Pharm student at KAHS with academic and research interests centered on pharmacology, especially drug–drug interactions (DDIs). Her research aims to enhance medication safety.

Deependra Muraw
Deependra Muraw
BPharm Student, KAHS Jumla

A driven BPharm student at KAHS, Deependra is passionate about pharmacology, drug action, and research in medicinal chemistry. He combines critical thinking from chess with scientific curiosity to pursue drug discovery and development.

Aashish Shah
Aashish Shah
BPharm Student, KAHS Jumla

Aashish is a curious BPharm student at KAHS with a passion for traditional remedies and plant-based drug research. He aims to modernize indigenous medicinal knowledge and explore phytochemicals across Nepal’s diverse climates.

Pradeep Narayan Joshi
Pradeep Narayan Joshi
BPharm Student, KAHS Jumla

Pradeep is a proactive pharmacy student passionate about Himalayan medicinal plants and AMR advocacy. He bridges traditional and modern medicine through herbal research and community awareness.

Pawan Pandya
Pawan Pandya
BPharm Student, KAHS Jumla

A science enthusiast, Pawan explores the intersection of pharmacy, physics, and time. He focuses on futuristic diagnostics and chronomedicine.

Bivek Kumar Yadav
Bivek Kumar Yadav
BPharm Student, KAHS Jumla

Bivek is a motivated pharmacy student focusing on bioactive compound discovery, computational drug design, and AI in pharmaceutical research.