Jeeban Panthi

Jeeban Panthi is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kansas State University's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Geosciences (Hydrogeology) from the University of Rhode Island and an M.S. in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His research focuses on integrated hydrological systems, particularly groundwater-surface water interactions under climate and land-use changes.

• Ph.D. - University of Rhode Island (Geosciences/Hydrogeology)
• M.S. - Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Environmental Science)
• B.S. - Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Environmental Science)

Using numerical modeling, geophysical techniques, and satellite remote sensing (e.g., GRACE/GRACE-FO), Panthi investigates water availability and quality across scales—from mountainous regions to coastal areas. His work bridges upstream to downstream hydrological processes through data-driven approaches.

As of 2024, Panthi has authored over 26 peer-reviewed journal articles and 20 conference papers. His research has been funded by prestigious grants including USGS 104(b) program, USAID, and the Kansas Water Institute.

• Kansas Water Institute’s CoSearch competition winner (2024)
• Best Presentation Award recipient (2023)
• UNEP PROVIA Young Scientist Fellow
• Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research grantee
• Multiple NSF/GSA/AGU research/travel grantee

He leads the Panthi HydroSystem Lab, specializing in agricultural and semi-arid landscapes like Kansas. The lab integrates geospatial technologies with field observations to develop science-based water management solutions for sustainability and resilience.