SOFTORAINNOVATION

DDRS / CDRR

Department of Disaster & Resilience Studies

Interdisciplinary research on landslides, earthquakes, floods, risk communication, and resilient infrastructure in Nepal.

Parent center
Center for Disaster & Resilience Research
Institution
Softora Innovation
Location
Butwal, Rupandehi, Nepal
Illustrative field research team installing slope monitoring instruments in Nepal
CDRR / Department profileSoftora Innovation

Mandate / 01

Purpose and scope.

The department develops evidence and practical methods for understanding hazards before, during, and after disruptive events. Programs are grounded in Nepal's terrain, settlements, public systems, and community knowledge.

Research areas / 02

Areas of inquiry.

  • Landslide risk and slope monitoring
  • Earthquake sensing and structural resilience
  • Flood hydrology and early warning
  • Community preparedness and risk communication

Methods / 03

Research practice.

  • Field observation
  • Remote sensing
  • Environmental sensing
  • Risk modelling

Laboratories / 04

Research groups.

NHILNepal Hazard Intelligence Lab

The Nepal Hazard Intelligence Lab brings together sensing, geospatial analysis, field evidence, and risk communication to study hazards that repeatedly affect communities across Nepal.