Email: lk360@mit.edu | Location: Cambridge, USA | LinkedIn

Education

• MIT, USA — PhD in Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering (2023–2029)
• Tsinghua University, China — Masters in Civil Engineering (2019–2022)
• Tribhuvan University, Nepal — Bachelors in Civil Engineering (2012–2016)

Publications

1. Kafle, L. et al. "Electrical Rock Fracturing Techniques and Applications." ARMA 2025.
2. Kafle, L. et al. "Characterization of Direction Dependent Properties of Sierra White Granite." ARMA 2024.
3. Kafle, L. et al. "Numerical Investigation..." Landslides, 2024.
4. Kafle, L. et al. "Influence of Rainfall..." AGU Fall Meeting, 2022.
5. Kafle, L. et al. "Slope Stability..." Engineering Geology, 2022.

Awards and Honors

• Michael L. Batzle Scholarship, SEG (2025–26)
• Louis Berger Fellowship, MIT (2023–24)
• CSC Type-A Scholarship, Tsinghua Univ. (2019–22)

Research Experience

• MIT: Graduate Research Assistant on electrical rock fracturing and granite testing.
• Tsinghua Univ.: Rainfall-reservoir induced landslide modeling and tsunami simulation.
• IOE, Nepal: Limit State Design project for commercial building in Kathmandu.

Teaching Experience

• Nepalgunj Technical College: Department Head, Civil Engineering (2016–17)
• National Campus for Business: A-Level Mathematics Tutor (2011–13)

Professional Experience

• Manning’s Consult Pvt. Ltd.: Geotech Engineer, Team Leader (2018–19, 2022–23)
• National Reconstruction Authority: Civil Engineer, Earthquake Reconstruction (2017–18)

Research Interests

• Dynamic rock fracturing, geothermal EGS, underground construction, slope hazards

Technical Skills

• MATLAB, Python, C++, C, Fusion360, ArcGIS, Plaxis 3D, GeoStudio
• OpenGeoSys, DClaw, digital fabrication

Extra-Curricular

• NASA RASC-AL Finalist 2024–25, lunar CAD designer
• Non-life insurance surveyor (License No. 1699/078/79)
• Trained in earthquake retrofit techniques (NRA, CLPIU Nepal)
• Global Leadership Certificate, Orbis Institute, USA

References

Prof. Herbert H. Einstein — MIT | einstein@mit.edu

Prof. John Germaine — Tufts | john.germaine@tufts.edu