Anak Bahadur Bhandari

Anak Bahadur Bhandari is a Researcher and Senior Engineer at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His career spans atmospheric physics and optical measurement techniques, with significant contributions to wind energy research and biomedical optics.

His research interests include:

• Atmospheric physics and wind energy applications
• Optical remote sensing and lidar technology
• Polarized light scattering in biological tissues
• BRDF measurements and radiometric calibration
• Turbulence characterization for wind energy assessment

Dr. Bhandari's publication record shows consistent research productivity from 2007 through 2019, with recent work focusing on lidar-measured turbulence intensities and wind turbine wake assessment. His research bridges fundamental optical physics with practical applications in renewable energy and medical diagnostics, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise.

Notable research contributions include:

• Development and characterization of the SUMO turbulence measurement system for wind energy applications
• Comprehensive BRDF measurements of Spectralon reflectance standards under various illumination conditions
• Modeling of polarized light transport in human skin tissue
• Long-term radiation observations documented in Bergen's Radiation Yearbooks

Dr. Bhandari has been actively involved with the Norwegian Center for Offshore Wind Energy (NORCOWE) and the Bergen Offshore Wind Center (BOW), contributing to Norway's leadership in wind energy research. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous multi-institutional publications spanning atmospheric science and biomedical optics.