SHILPA HAMAL
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Dynamic and passionate graduate with hands-on experience in geospatial analysis and data management
Proven ability to conduct impactful research and collaborate effectively with teams.
Skilled in field techniques and adept at document preparation
Lab experiences on UV-Vis for nanoparticle synthesis.
Environmental sampling. Driven graduate offering advanced knowledge the field to add value to a dynamic team. Proven success in working within collaborative environments to drive innovation and advance research. Seeking a professional opportunity to assist in driving company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Office of Chancelllor, SIUE
Edwardsville, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
· Supporting in the development of internal and external presentation for meetings.
· Gathering data from other university units to obtain and disseminate accurate data to support communication efforts
· Helping office staff to prepare meetings with providing quality research on topics and meeting agendas.
Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01.2024 - Current
- Full-time M.Sc. student dedicated to advancing expertise in GIS and in Natural Environment
- Completed multiple academic GIS projects and research-based assignments
- Participated in seminars, independent environmental research
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Department: Environmental Science Department
- Assisted faculty with lectures, lab sessions, and student grading
Research Assistant
South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies
Kathmandu, Nepal
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted field visits and village surveys
- Collected and managed qualitative data using Qualtrics software
Intern
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan, Nepal
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted in population counts of Gharials in the Rapti and Narayani Rivers
- Carried out water body assessments and supported research data preparation
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Institute of Forestry
Pokhara, NepalSkills
- Geospatial Analysis
- Data Management
- Document Preparation
- Field Techniques
- Soft Skills
- Technical writing
Affiliations
- Student member of Illinois GIS Association
- Society for Wildlife Research and Conservation Education, Treasurer, 2017–2019
- Self Help Environment Awareness Camp, General Member
- Bird Conservation Nepal, General Member
Training And Workshops
- GPS and GIS Training, Alumni Association for Conservation and Development, 2017
- Youth Convergence on Climate Change and SDGs, 2018
- Environmental Awareness Camp, 2018
- Volunteer: Photo exhibition for 9th International Vulture Awareness Day
Research
Diurnal Thermoregulatory Behavior of Captive Gharial, Undergraduate Research, Chitwan, Nepal
Accomplishments
- Gregg Kamala Kinsey Scholarship for Undergraduate degree
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Ongoing Final Research
- "Groundwater Potential Zone Mapping: A case study from Indian-Cahokia Creek Watershed, IL"
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Office of Chancelllor, SIUE
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Studies
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies
02.2021 - 04.2021
Intern
Chitwan National Park
03.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Institute of Forestry
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