Sharad Acharya

Sharad Acharya, PhD, is a Structural Analyst at Holtec International since September 2023. Previously, Sharad worked at Temple University from January 2019 to September 2023 as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, contributing to the design and simulation of an active steerable surgical needle, conducting mechanical testing, and performing statistical analyses. Sharad's earlier experience includes serving as a Mechanical Engineer at Nepal Electricity Authority from January 2015 to July 2017, where responsibilities involved designing hydraulic machines, optimizing HVAC systems, and overseeing plant operations. Prior to this, Sharad was a Lecturer at Kantipur Engineering College from November 2012 to January 2015, teaching various mechanical engineering courses. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Tribhuvan University.