Centre for International Relations

Tribhuvan University

Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal


Asst. Professor (Botany)
Mukti Ram Paudel
Institute of Science and Technology
Male
muktiram.paudel@cdb.tu.edu.np

Name: Mukti Ram Paudel

Position: Asst. Professor

Unit: Central Department of Botany, Institute of Science and Technology

Email: muktiram.paudel@cdb.tu.edu.np

 

Research Identifiers

 

Research Impact (Google Scholar)

h-index: 18

Total citations: 764

 

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Research Interest/Expertise

Plant Biotechnology; Plant Tissue Culture; Phytochemistry; Biological activities; Orchids

 

Teaching

Plant Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Genetics

 

Key Awards/Honors/Recognitions

  • Nepal Bidhya Bhusan (2023)
  • Young Scientist Award (2022)

  • PhD: Central Department of Botany, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University
  • Master's Degree: Central Department of Botany, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University
  • Bachelor's Degree: Butwal Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University

Professional Affiliations

  • Life Member: Botanical Society of Nepal

  • Life Member: Nepal Biotechnology Association

  • Managing Editor: Journal of Nepal Biotechnology Association

  • Associate Editor: Botanica Orientalis-Journal of Plant Science

 

Selected Recent Research Projects

  1. 2023   Co-I, National Priority Research Area; Title: Assessment of Developing Green Cities: Biomonitoring of Air Pollution in Urban Forests; Funding Agency: Research Directorate of the Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
  2. 2022   Co-I, National Priority Research Area; Title: Exploration of genetic diversity and nutraceutical values of wild edible fruits of Kaligandaki and Karnali Rivers corridors; Funding Agency: Research Directorate of the Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
  3. 2022   Co-I, Collaborative Research; Title: Comprehensive identification and characterization of lignocellulosic natural fibres of Nepal; Funding Agency: Research Directorate of the Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
  4. 2021   Co-I, Collaborative research grant; Title: Isolation and characterization of novel anticancer compound(s) from in vitro developed protocorms of three Dendrobium species; Funding Agency: UGC (University Grants Commission), Nepal.
  5. 2019   PI, Individual research grant; Title: Exploration of anticancer activity of Dendrobium longicornu by inducing cell cycle arrest and regulating key protein molecules; Funding Agency: IFS (International Foundation for Science), Sweden.
  6. 2014 PI, Individual research grant; Title: Micropropagation and Anticancer activities of in vitro callus and in vivo Dendrobium longicornu; Funding Agency: IFS (International Foundation for Science), Sweden.

Selected Recent Publications

  1. Paudel M.R., Sharma S., & Poudeyal M.R. 2025. Traditionally used ethnomedicinal plants for the treatment of cancer and diabetes in Nepal. Botanica Orientalis   Journal of Plant Science 16: 14-23. DOI: 10.3126/botor.v16i2.88796
  2. Rijal S., Shrestha U., Shrestha A., Adhikari P., Chhetri M.K., Acharya B.D., Devkota A., & Paudel M.R. 2025. Selecting plant species for urban greening in air-polluted areas of Birgunj City, Nepal: an air pollution tolerance index approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 33. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-025-37287-2
  3. Shrestha A., Adhikari P., Shrestha U., Rijal S., Chhetri M.K., Acharya B.D., Paudel M.R., & Devkota A. 2025. Evaluation of some tree species for refinement of air quality in urban areas by estimating air pollution tolerance index and anticipated performance index. Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies 13: 2550023. DOI: 10.1142/S234574812550023X
  4. Shrestha U., Rijal S., Chhetri M.K., Acharya B.D., Paudel M.R., Shrestha A, Adhikari P. & Devkota A. 2025. Effects of dust pollution on leaf morphology and chlorophyll content: A comparative study across two seasons in Biratnagar, Nepal. Banko Janakari 35: 45 61. DOI: 10.3126/banko.v35i1.73301
  5. Paudel M.R., Sharma S., Joshi P.R., Pant B., Wagner S.H., Gurung P., Pant K.K. & Pant B. 2025. Antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of protocorm-derived phenol-rich fractions of Dendrobium amoenum. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 25: 61. DOI: 10.1186/s12906-025-04810-4
  6. Dulal K., Ojha-Khatri S., Paudel H.R., Paudel M.R. 2025. In-vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Ephedra gerardiana stem extract. Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology 14: 259-264. DOI: 10.34172/jhp.2025.52549
  7. Shah S., Paudel M.R., Thapa B.B., Sharma H., Kashyap A.K., Rekadwad B.N., Sharma R., Sharma J. & Pant B. 2025. Extract from endophytic Fusarium isolates stimulates seed germination of the host and protocorm development of non-host orchids. Communicative and Integrative Biology 18: 2439798. DOI: 10.1080/19420889.2024.2439798
  8. Gautam S., Paudel M.R., Devkota A. 2025. Heavy metal pollution and phytoremediation- a review. Nepal Journal of Botany 2: 33-50. DOI: 10.3126/njob.v2i01.78185
  9. Parajuli A., Aryal H.P., Paudel M.R. & Rokaya M.B. 2024. Antidiabetic potential of four species of Termitomyces mushrooms from Nepal. Natural Product Research. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2431985
  10. Joshi P.R., Thapa B.B., Chand K., Maharjan L., Paudel M.R., Pant B. & Pant B. 2024. Biological activities of protocorms and stems extracts of Dendrobium transparens. Trends in Phytochemical Research 8: 122-130. DOI: 10.71596/tpr.2024.1126082