Parveen Chhetri

EDUCATION

PhD, Geography, Texas A&M University

MS, Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Japan

MSc, Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

BSc, Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

COURSES

GEO 200 Physical Geography

GEO 305 Cartography

GEO 380 Biogeography

GEO 408 Remote Sensing (RS)

GEO 415 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GEO 420 Natural Resources

EAR 416 Earth Science for Teachers

EAR 495 Senior Research Seminar

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Dr. Chhetri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Science and Geography with specialization in Biogeography, Climate Change and Vegetation Response, and Geospatial Technology. Currently, Dr. Chhetri is working on research projects related to the factors structuring treeline dynamics in the Nepal Himalaya using ecological tools (Dendrochronology), spatial models (Species Distribution Modelling), and geospatial technologies (GIS and RS). Dr. Chhetri is also mentoring undergraduate students in project related to shrub cover mapping in the Nepal Himalayas, and GIS and RS applications in the urban environment context. 

Biogeography Research Lab

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (*student authors)

Google Scholar Profile

Bista R*. Mohr M*. Saldana D*. Angulo G*. Chhetri P.K.  2021. Tree-ring climate response of Jeffrey Pine in the Cascade Creek Watershed, Northern California. Journal of Forest Science (Accepted).

Chhetri P.K. Bista R*. and Shrestha K.B. 2020. How stand structure of treeline forming species shape treeline ecotone in the different regions of Nepal Himalaya? Journal of Mountain Science 17 (10): 2354-2368.

Aryal P.C. Dhamala M.K. Gaire N.P. Bhatta S. Suwal M.K. Bhuju D.R. and Chhetri P.K. 2020. Tree-ring climate response of two Larix species from the central Nepal Himalaya. Tropical Ecology 61 (2): 215-225.

Basnet S*, Gaire N.P. and Chhetri P.K. 2019. Fire history and climate-growth response of Abies spectabilis: A case from Langtang National Park, Nepal Himalaya. Banko Janakari 29 (2): 3-12.

Thapa S. Chhetri P.K. and Klein A.G. 2019. Cross-Comparison between MODIS and VIIRS Snow Cover Products for the 2016 Hydrological Year. Climate 7 (4): 57.

Chhetri P.K. and Thai E*. 2019. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Techniques in Studies on Treeline Ecotone Dynamics. Journal of Forestry Research 30 (5): 1543-1553.

Chhetri P.K. Gaddis K. and Cairns D.M. 2018. Modeling current and future distribution of treeline species in the Nepal Himalaya. Mountain Research and Development 38 (2):153-163.

Chhetri P.K. and Cairns D.M. 2018. Low recruitment above treeline indicates treeline stability under changing climate in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Western Nepal. Physical Geography 39(4): 329-342.

Chhetri P.K. 2018.Predicting upslope expansion of sub-alpine forest in the Makalu Barun National Park, eastern Nepal, with a hybrid cartographic model. Journal of Forestry Research 29(1): 129-137.

Johnson J.S. Chhetri P.K. Krutovsky K.V. Cairns D.M. 2017. Growth, stability and resilience at alpine treeline: An assessment of Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) growth and its relationship to individual genetic diversity by combining dendrochronology and genomics. Forests 8, 418.

Shrestha K.B. Chhetri P.K. and Bista R. 2017. Tree growth variations along the elevational gradient in the mesic north facing slope at Langtang National Park, in the central Himalaya, Nepal. Journal of Forest Research 22 (5): 274-281.

Chhetri P.K. Shrestha K.B. and Cairns D.M. 2017. Topography and human disturbances are major controlling factor in treeline pattern at Barun and Manang area in the Nepal Himalaya. Journal of Mountain Science 14 (1):119-127

Chhetri P.K. Bista R. and Cairns D.M. 2016. Population structure and dynamics of Abies spectabilis at treeline ecotone of Barun valley, Makalu Barun National Park, eastern Nepal. Acta Ecologica Sinica 36 (4): 269-274

Chhetri P.K. and Cairns D.M. 2016. Dendroclimatic response of Abies spectabilis at treeline ecotone of Barun valley, eastern Nepal Himalaya. Journal of Forestry Research 27 (5): 1163-1170

Chhetri P.K. and Cairns D.M. 2015. Contemporary and historic population structure of Abies spectabilis at treeline in Barun valley, eastern Nepal Himalaya. Journal of Mountain Science 15 (3): 558-570

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Association of Geographers (AAG)

Tree Ring Society of Nepal

Los Angeles Geographical Society (LAGS)

California Geographical Society (CGS)