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Advisory Committee

An independent committee of scholars, practitioners and community leaders guiding the Centre's research standards.

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Prof. Kamala Rai

Chair, Advisory Committee

Professor Emeritus of Nepalese History; advises on research ethics and archival standards.

Qualifications
PhD, History · Professor Emeritus, Tribhuvan University
Experience
40 years in academia
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Dr. Hemant Bista

Advisor, Conservation Architecture

Conservation architect specialising in timber structures and post-disaster restoration.

Qualifications
PhD, Conservation Architecture
Experience
25 years in monument restoration
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Meera Joshi

Advisor, Tourism Policy

Former government advisor on destination management and visitor economics.

Qualifications
MA, Public Policy
Experience
22 years in tourism policy
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Tenzing Sherpa

Advisor, Mountain Communities

Community leader from Solukhumbu advising on high-altitude cultural documentation.

Qualifications
BA, Development Studies
Experience
18 years in community organisation