About WEIR LAB

The WEIR (Water Energy & Infrastructure Research Laboratory) Lab, founded in 2018 and located in Dhulikhel, Kavre on the KU Complex, is a dedicated center for hydropower and water resource engineering.

Under the leadership of Founder Dr. Ing. Ramesh Kumar Maskey, the lab operates from a modern three-story building encompassing 700 m², which includes a substantial 200 m² modeling space for advanced research and experimentation. With a clear vision to cultivate a community of experts for global hydropower advancement, its mission is firmly rooted in contributing to Nepal's technological and economic growth by promoting academic and research excellence in this critical field.

Laboratory Facilities

Rainwater Harvesting System

50,000-liter underground and overhead tank system for sustainable water management

Pump Setup

3-phase induction motor system with 12-15 m head capacity for hydraulic testing

Turbine Testing Platform

Comprehensive testing facility for Pelton, Francis, and Cross Flow turbines

Hydraulic Laboratory

60m x 3.6m dedicated space for physical hydraulic modeling and experimentation

Carpentry Workshop

6.0m x 4.5m workshop for construction of physical models and prototypes

Mechanics Laboratory

3.0m x 3.9m facility for mechanical testing and equipment maintenance

Seminar Hall

Dedicated space for workshops, presentations, and academic conferences

Digital Modeling Cluster

High-performance computing resources for numerical simulations and data analysis

Message from the Founder

At the WEIR Lab, our mission is clear: to harness Nepal's water resources for a sustainable and prosperous future. Through cutting-edge research and education in hydropower engineering, we are building the expertise needed to drive national growth and global advancement.

Our modern facility in Dhulikhel is a hub where innovation meets practice, dedicated to solving the critical energy challenges of tomorrow.

I invite you to join us in this vital endeavor.

Prof.Dr-Ing.Ramesh Kumar Maskey

Founder, WEIR LAB(Kathmandu University)

Email:rmaskey@ku.edu.np

Phone No:+977-9851102669

WEIR LAB Director

Activities & Programs

Industry Collaboration

Partnerships with water utilities, environmental agencies, and technology companies to implement research findings.

Student Training

Comprehensive training programs for graduate and undergraduate students in water research methodologies.

Workshops & Seminars

Regular knowledge-sharing events featuring leading experts in water and environmental sciences.

Community Outreach

Educational programs and initiatives to promote water conservation and environmental awareness.

Mission

  • Foster Innovation

    Foster interdisciplinary innovation by breaking down departmental silos

  • Catalyze Research

    Catalyze impactful research with real-world applications

  • Enhance Efficiency

    Enhance efficiency through cutting-edge project management and collaborative tools

  • Develop Projects

    Develop high-caliber research projects contributing to sustainability, efficiency, and resilience

Key Objectives

Research Innovation

Initiate and complete innovative, scalable projects with direct impact on policy, industry, or community practices.

Strategic Partnerships

Establish partnerships with other departments and external institutions annually.

Knowledge Dissemination

Conduct bi-annual workshops, seminars, and symposiums for knowledge sharing.

Collaborative Platform

Provide platform for collaborative research across engineering disciplines.

Guidelines and Brochure

Access our laboratory guidelines and informational brochures to learn more about our facilities and research activities.

Laboratory Guidelines Research Brochure