Birendra Multiple Campus

Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

Dr. Jagan Nath Adhikari

​​Personal Information:                                                                                          

Name:                      

 Dr. Jagan Nath Adhikari

Position:                  

Assistant Professor

Appointed Subject:         

 Zoology

Department:            

Department of Zoology

Academic Qualification:

  • PhD, Zoology (Large mammals, Landscape ecology), Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University

Area of Expertise:

  • Ecology-Large mammals and landscape ecology

Experiences:

  • Worked as Research and Monitoring officer of National Trust for Nature Conservation/ Biodiversity Conservation Centre, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal from 2004 to 2006
  • Worked as a Part Time Teacher of Tribhuvan University, Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan from 2006 to 2011
  • Worked as a Assistant Professor of  Tribhuvan University, Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan from 2011 to till.

Research and Publications:

Publications

  • Adhikari, D., Adhikari, J. N., Khatiwada, J. R., Bhattarai, B. P., Ghimire, S., & Rijal, D. (2023). Species composition and habitat associations of birds around Jhilmila Lake at Western Chure Landscape, Nepal. Ornis Hungarica, 31(1), 24-47. https://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2023-0002
  • Adhikari, J. N., Adhikari, R. B., Bhattarai, B. P., Thapa, T. B., & Ghimire, T. R. (2021). A small-scale coprological survey of the endoparasites in the Himalayan goral Naemorhedus goral (Hardwick, 1825) in Nepal. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 22(3), 1281-1290. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d220326
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Dhakal, D. N. (2018). Conservation value of Beeshhazari Lake: an insight into diversity and abundance of wetland birds. Our Nature, 16(1), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.3126/on.v16i1.21563
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., Rokaya, M. B., & Thapa, T. B. (2020). Ethno-medicinal uses of vertebrates in the Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape, central Nepal. PLoS One, 15(10), e0240555. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240555
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., Rokaya, M. B., & Thapa, T. B. (2022a). Distribution of invasive plants and their association with wild ungulates in Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Nepal. Folia Oecologica, 49(2). https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2022-0021
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., Rokaya, M. B., & Thapa, T. B. (2022b). Land use/land cover changes in the central part of the Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. PeerJ, 10, e13435. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13435
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. (2019a). Local People's Perception on Climate Change, its Indicators and Adaptation Strategies in the Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. PERSPECTIVES ON BIODIVERSITY OF INDIA, 377.
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. B. (2018a). Diversity and conservation threats of water birds in and around Barandabhar corridor forest, Chitwan, Nepal. Journal of Natural History Museum, 30, 164-179.
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. B. (2018b). Human-wild mammal conflict in a human dominated midhill landscape: a case study from Panchase area in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 23(1), 30-38. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v23i1.22158
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. B. (2019b). Determinants of distribution of large mammals in Seti river basin, Tanahun district of Western Nepal. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 24(1), 63-71. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v24i1.24638
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. B. (2019c). Factors affecting diversity and distribution of threatened birds in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 11(5), 13511-13522. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4137.11.5.13511-13522
  • Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B. P., & Thapa, T. B. (2021). Determinants of abundance and habitat association of mammals in Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan, Nepal. Folia Oecologica, 48(1). https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2021-0011
  • Adhikari, J. N., Khatiwada, J. R., Adhikari, D., Sapkota, S., Bhattarai, B. P., Rijal, D., & Sharma, L. N. (2022). Comparison of bird diversity in protected and non-protected wetlands of western lowland of Nepal. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 14(1), 20371-20386. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7452.14.1.20371-20386
  • Bastola, S. C., Adhikari, J. N., Dhakal, H., & Bhattarai, B. P. (2022). Influence of environmental factors on bird diversity in and around Kahundanda Hillscape, Pokhara, Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Zoology, 6(2), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3126/njz.v6i2.51877
  • Bhattarai, B. P., Adhikari, J. N., & Rijal, M. (2021). Nesting habitat selection and challenges of conservation of the vulnerable Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (Horsfield, 1821) in the Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Ornis Hungarica, 29(1), 33-46. https://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2021-0003
  • Budhathoki, S., Adhikari, J. N., Bhattarai, B., Adhikari, D., & Bhattarai, B. P. (2023). Diversity and habitat associations of non-volant small mammals in forest patches of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Zoology, 7(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.3126/njz.v7i1.56308
  • Dhakal, D., Bhattarai, B., & Adhikari, J. Resource preference is the major determinant of gastrointestinal parasites prevalence in rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) in Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape, nepal. Perspectives on Biodiversity of India, 154.
  • Dhakal, D. N., Adhikari, J. N., Regmi, R. S., Adhikari, S., & Bhattarai, B. P. (2022). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in bovines along the elevation gradients of Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Zoology, 6(S1), 25-34. https://doi.org/10.3126/njz.v6iS1.50527
  • Ghimire, K. C., Pandey, A., Roka, I., Adhikari, J. N., & Bhusal, D. R. (2023). Community dynamics of bumblebee across elevation gradients and habitat mosaics in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17076
  • Khatiwada, J. R., Adhikari, J. N., Rijal, D., & Sharma, L. N. (2021). Freshwater biodiversity in western Nepal: A review. Nepalese Journal of Zoology, 5(1), 34-46. https://doi.org/10.3126/njz.v5i1.38290
  • Sapkota, S., Bhattarai, B. P., Mishra, M. R., Adhikari, J. N., & Khatiwada, J. R. (2022). Diet composition and overlap of sympatric amphibians in paddy fields of Nepal. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 17(1), 155-164.
  • Wagle, Y., Bhattarai, B. P., & Adhikari, J. N. (2022). Factors influencing distribution and habitat utilisation of Leptoptilos javanicus in and around Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan, Nepal. Nature Conservation Research, 7(1), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.24189/ncr.2022.005

Reports

  • Khatiwada, J.R., Adhikari, J.N., Adhikari, D., Sapkota, S., Ghimire, S.R., Budha, P.B. and Sharma, L.N. 2019. Assessment and conservation status of aquatic biodiversity in lower Karnali and Mahakali River basin. Submitted to USAID Pani program.
  • Adhikari J.N. 2015. Status and conservation challenges of Vulture in Lowland Nepal. Supported by University Grants Commission, Nepal.
  • Adhikari, J.N. Status and distribution of the tiger at Barandabhar Corridor Forest: Report Submitted to UNDP.2005.
  • Adhikari, J.N. Status and distribution of the One Horned Rhinoceros at Barandabhar Corridor Forest: Report Submitted to UNDP.2004.
  • Adhikari, J.N. Status of the Birds at Barandabhar Corridor Forest (2001-2005): A report submitted to UNDP.2005.

Books

  • Bishnu Pd. Bhattarai and Jagan Nath Adhikari. 2021. Natural Resource Management, status, threats and conservation. 3rd Edition.  Highland Publication. ISBN: 978-9937-893-66-4.
  • Bidur Parajuli, Maan Bahadur Rokaya, Bishu Prasad Bhattarai and Jagan Nath Adhikari. 2022. Airawati’s text book of Biology, Class XI, Airawati Publication.
  • Bidur Parajuli, Maan Bahadur Rokaya, Bishu Prasad Bhattarai and Jagan Nath Adhikari. 2023. Airawati’s text book of Biology, Class XII, Airawati Publication.
  • Ishwor Man Shrestha, Aananda Koirala and Jagan Nath Adhikari. 2014. A Text Book of Zoology, 2nd Edition, for B. Ed. 1st year, Science. Dreamland Publication, Kathmandu, ISBN: 978-9937-846-26-4.
  • Aananda Koirala and Jagan Nath Adhikari. 2014. A Hand Book of Practical Zoology, for B.Ed. 1st Year, Science. Dreamland Publication.

Thesis

  • Adhikari, J.N. 2004. "Ecological Study of Snow Leopard at Langtang National Park", M.Sc. Thesis. Submitted to Central Department of Zoology. Tribhuvan University, Nepal.67 pages.
  • Adhikari, J. N. 2023. “Landscape correlates of large mammal occupancy in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal”. PhD Thesis. Submitted to Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 253 pages.

Awards and Achievements:

Awarded by: University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Program: Mini Research award. 2071.
  • Project Title: Status of Vultures and Role of Vulture Restaurant in Lowland Nepal.

Awarded by: Research Cell Committee, Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan

  • Program: Mini Research Award, 2072
  • Project Title: Impact of Vulture Restaurant on Local Community of Pithauliand  Kawasoti area, Nawalparasi, Nepal.

Awarded by: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

  • Program: Research Grants 2074
  • Project Title: Conservation of mammals in human dominated midhills of Nepal: An insight into Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape

Awarded by: Idea Wild

  • Program: Equipment support 2018
  • Project title: Role of fragmented midhills landscape for the conservation of large mammals in central Himalaya, Nepal.

Awarded by: University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Program: Travel grants award. 2019.
  • Project Title: For the participation on International Biodiversity Congress (IBC-2018)

Awarded by: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

  • Program: Research paper publication incentive award 2020
  • Paper: Ethno-medicinal uses of vertebrates in Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape, central Nepal. PLoS One, 15(10): e0240555. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240555

Awarded by: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

  • Program: Research paper publication incentive award 2022
  • Paper: Determinants of abundance and habitat association of mammals in Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan, Nepal. Folia Oecologica, 48(1): 100–109. https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2021-0011  

Awarded by: Birendra Multiple Campus, Bhartpur, Chitwan

  • Program: BMC Research article support grant-2021/2022
  • Date: 29th December 2022

Grants by: University Grants Commission

  • Program: Publication grants
  • Paper: Adhikari, J.N., Bhattarai, B.P., Rokaya, M.B., Thapa, T.B. 2022. Land use/land cover changes in the central part of the Chitwan Annapurna Landscape, Nepal. PeerJ 10:e13435 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13435
  • Date: 12 January 2023

Contact Address:

Email: jagan.adhikari@bimc.tu.edu.np and jnnadhikari@gmail.com

Phone: 9845054241