Biography

 

Iman Gurung

Iman Gurung

  • Alumni
  • Nepal
  • 2002 PhD Physiology
  • Hughes Hall

After 25 April Gorkha Earth Quake in Nepal, I have been appointed by emergency cabinet meeting of Government of Nepal, as the special advisor to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home affairs who is head of rescue and relief operation. I led the team to upgrade and update Geographical information System platform to gather and disseminate information regarding Earth Quake. I also worked closely with air operation team and established GIS team within Nepal Army Air Operation Control centre which increased number of flights by reducing delays and contributed in 2,700 successful flights rescuing 5,000 people from inaccessible mountain areas.