Master’s Degree in Geology Specialization: Hydrogeology from Tribhuvan University, Central Department of Geology, Kritipur, Kathmandu (2017).
PhD in Geology (2019-2025) Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
Teaching Assistant (2018‒Continuing), Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan
Worked as Geologist for the Hydrogeological mapping, groundwater investigation, soil investigation, rock strength analysis, preliminary site investigations, GIS and geological mapping and preparing reports of Manifold Consult Pvt. Ltd., Manahara, Kathmandu (2018)
Worked as Field Geologist for Site investigation, hydrogeological mapping of Canal Koshi of Geotech Solutions International Pvt. Ltd. (GSI), Sanepa, Lalitpur (2018)
Worked as GIS Expert for digitization and preparation of the geological map of parts of Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts (2883 13) of Genesis and Inclusive JV Consultants, Kathmandu (2018)
Paudel, R., Adhikari, P, Poudel, S., Sadanand, Bhatia, H., Srivastava, G., and Paudayal, K.N., 2025. Plant fossils from the Siwalik sediments of western Nepal and their climatic significance. Discover Geoscience, v. 3, p 187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44288-025-00310-7
Adhikari, P., Bhatia, H., Sadanand, Poudel, S., Paudel, R., Srivastava, G., and Paudayal, K. N. (2025). Leaf impressions from the Lower Siwalik sediments of eastern Nepal and their climatic and phytogeographic implications. Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India, v. 70(1), pp. 167‒176. https://doi.org/10.1177/05529360251352619
Bhatia, H., Adhikari, P., Verma, P., Singh, Y. P., Su, T., and Srivastava, G. (2025). Early Miocene ventricose bamboo from South Asia with implications for evolutionary ecology and biogeography. iScience, v. 28(5), 112455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.112455
Adhikari, P., Srivastava, G., Farnsworth, A., Bhatia, H., Sadanand, Poudel, S., Spicer, R.A., Rai, L.K., Tao, S., Valdes, P.J., Paudayal, K.N., 2025. Late Miocene weakening of the South Asian Monsoon: Insights from the Siwalik of Nepal. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, v. 664, pp. 112789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2025.112789
Chaudhary, A.D., Adhikari, P., and Paudayal, K.N., 2024. Lithostratigraphy of the Siwalik Group from the Arjun Khola section, Dang district, Mid-western Nepal. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, v. 67, pp. 59‒70. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v67i1.74584
Adhikari, P., Rai, L. K., Sadanand, Bhatia, H., Srivastava, G., Thakuri, N. S., Mehrotra, R. C., and Paudayal, K. N., 2024. New records for the Middle Siwalik flora of eastern Nepal and their climatic significance. Earth History and Biodiversity, v. 1, pp. 100003.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hisbio.2024.100003
Adhikari, P., Bhatia, H., Khatri, D. B., Sadananda, Srivastava, G., Mehrotra, R. C. and Paudayal, K. N. (2024). Fig leaf from the Middle Siwalik sediments of eastern Nepal with implication on biogeography and palaeoclimate. Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India, v. 69(1) pp.64–79. https://doi.org/10.1177/05529360241258246
Adhikari, P., Srivastava, G., Paudayal, K. N. (2024). An Overview of the Middle Miocene to Early Pleistocene Flora of the Siwalik Sediments in Nepal. In: Rokaya, M.B., Sigdel, S.R. (eds.) Flora and Vegetation of Nepal. Plant and Vegetation, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50702-1_4
Adhikari, P., Bhatia, H., Khatri, D. B., Srivastava, G., Uhl, D., Mehrotra, R. C., and Paudayal, K. N. (2023). Plant fossils from the middle Siwalik of eastern Nepal and their climatic and phytogeographic significance. Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments, v. 103 (1), pp. 57-69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12549-022-00523-5
Bhatia, H., Srivastava, G., Adhikari, P., Tao, T., Utescher, T., Paudayal, K. N., and Mehrotra, R. C. (2022). Asian monsoon and vegetation shift evidence from the Siwalik succession of India. Geological Magazine, v. 159(8), pp. 1397-1414. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0016756822000243
Adhikari, P., Khatri, D. B., Srivastava, G., & Paudayal, K. N. (2022). Leaf Impression of Amesoneuron (Arecaceae) from the Lower Siwalik Sediments of the Kankai Mai River Section, Eastern Nepal. BMC Journal of Scientific Research, v. 5(1), pp. 60-68. https://doi.org/10.3126/bmcjsr.v5i1.50675
Paudayal, K. N., Adhikari, P., and Khatri, D. B., (2022). Invertebrate fossils record from the middle Miocene-early Pleistocene sediments of the Siwalik Group, Nepal: A review. Bulletin of Nepal Geological Society, v. 39, pp. 115-124.
Dhakal, R., Humagain, S., Adhikari, P., & Paudayal, K. N. (2022). Palynological study along the Triyuga River section from the Upper Siwalik sediment and its paleoclimatic implication. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, v. 63, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v63i01.50822
Gautam, M., Thakuri, N. S., and Adhikari, P. (2020). Spring inventory in the lower reaches of Bagmati River, Central Nepal. Bulletin of Nepal Hydrogeological Association, v. 5, pp. 81-88.
Adhikari, D., Shrestha, K., Adhikari, P., Paudayal, K. N., and Paudel, L. (2018). Geological study of Chatara-Barahakshetra section, Sunsari-Udayapur District, eastern Nepal. Bulletin of Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, v. 20-21, pp. 49-58. https://doi.org/10.3126/bdg.v20i0.20723
Adhikari, P., Srivastava, G., Mehrotra, R. C., Adhikari, D., Shrestha, K., Uhl, D., and Paudayal, K. N. (2018). Leaf impressions of Terminalia (Combretaceae) and Daphnogene (Lauraceae) from the Middle Siwalik of the Chatara-Barahakshetra area, eastern Nepal. Bulletin of Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, v. 20-21, pp. 21-28. https://doi.org/10.3126/bdg.v20i0.20719
Srivastava, G., Adhikari, P., Meherotra, R. C., Paudel, L., Uhl, D., and Paudayal, K. N. (2017). Dipterocarpus Gaertn. (Dipterocarpaceae) leaf from the Middle Siwalik of eastern Nepal and its phytogeographic and climatic significance. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, v. 53, pp. 39-46. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v53i0.23799
