Season 4-Episode 3: Kumud Acharya

Kumud Acharya, President of the Desert Research Institute (DRI), joins us for an insightful conversation today. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, his journey began with an inspiring educational pursuit. After earning his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering in India, he sought further knowledge in the US, culminating in a Ph.D. in science and aquatic ecology, with a graduate degree in Environmental Engineering along the way. Today, we explore his passion for ecological engineering and the remarkable career path that led him to DRI in Las Vegas. Joining DRI as an assistant research professor in 2006, he steadily rose, becoming the esteemed president in 2020. Kumud highlights DRI's innovative environmental projects, particularly the highly recognized cloud seeding initiative. He concludes by sharing his passion for travel and offering valuable advice to young people: work hard.Desert Research Institute: https://www.dri.edu/