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Apil K C is a PhD student at A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan and researcher at AIDD labs. Apil holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and master’s degree in urban planning from Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Nepal. Before embarking on his Ph.D. journey, Apil served as a faculty member in architecture and planning, while also contributing his expertise as an Planning Consultant for diverse local and regional projects across Nepal since 2012. His experience ranges from comprehensive plans with local government to policy documents for central government.

His research interest includes disaster resilience and impact of climate change induced disaster in marginalized community, largely against flood and landslides in South Asian Regions, where he seeks to understand the role of governance and participation. Although most of his earlier research methods are qualitative, he seeks to broaden his understanding of disaster through the lens of information and quantitaive analysis.

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