Employment History

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), 08/2025-present
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), CIVE-436, 08/2026-12/2026
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), CIVE-436, 08/2025-12/2025
• Lecturer, Tribhuvan University, May 2024 – June 2025
• Transportation Engineer, Grid Consult (P) Ltd. June 2021 – June 2025
• Civil Engineer, Traceable Measurements Pvt. Ltd., April, 2019 – May, 2021

Area of Research and Professional Interest

• Multiscale analysis and characterization of expansive cay
• Hydro-mechanical behaviour of expansive soils
• Soil strength degradation and long-term stability
• Sensor-based pavement monitoring and structural health monitoring

Teaching Experience 

• GTA for CIVE 436 (Foundation Engineering) (Fall 2025, Fall 2026)
• Lecturer for Foundation Engineering and Transportation Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Publications and Presentations

• Pandey D.R., Song C., Nano-Level Evaluation of Moisture Dependent Strength Degradation of Montmorillonite based on Nano-Indentation and Nano-Scratch Tests, EMI, Boulder, Colorado, USA, 06/02/2026