Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has funded the NORHED II project, Research Based Education for the Development of Hydropower Professionals (Hydro-Himalaya). The project aims to strengthen the research-based education at KU in the field of hydropower engineering by producing high-quality research, higher-quality graduates, and a better-qualified workforce. The project has three thematic areas: Effective Production of Hydro Energy, Effective Transmission of Hydro Energy, and Effective End-use of Hydro Energy.

 

The Master’s, PhD, and Post-doctorate programs at Hydro-Himalaya Project (HHP) attract individuals who share a deep aspiration to continue their career as Hydropower Professionals in Himalayan Region.

Academic Details

 Masters Degree

The Program is distributed over the period of two years in which the students engage in finding solutions to research questions under the guidance of designated supervisors. The Masters degree is offered by KU upon successful completion of Masters by Research.

 

PhD

The program is distributed over three years period in which the students engage in finding solutions to PhD research questions. KU provides the PhD degree upon the completion of the study program.

Double Degree

The study program will award PhD degrees from both KU and the partner university jointly after fulfilling the requirements at both universities. The Double Degree PhD is also three years long.

 Post-Doc

The Postdoc position has been planned with an aim to train the faculty members and researchers for strengthening research competence at KU.

ALL THE MASTERS AND PhD RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN FULFILLED/COMPLETED

Program Details 2021-2026

Thematic AreaSpecific AreaResearch DomainDegreesTotal
Effective Production of HydroelectricityDesign of sediment resistant turbines Basic research, Design, Production, Operation and MaintenancePost Doc
PhD
Masters
DoubleDegree PhD
1
3
10
2
Effective Transmission of HydroelectricityElectrical Control, and Effective TransmissionQuality and reliability of power, Surveillance, VFD Control and grid stabilityPhD
Double- Degree PhD
Masters
1
2
6
Effective End-use of HydroelectricityGreen HydrogenH2H:  Feasibility, Design cases, develop research facilities, prototype, safety, process controlPost Doc
PhD
Double- Degree PhD Masters
1
1
1
4
Total   32
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