Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST)

Introduction:

The Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST) is the only institution of Tribhuvan University solely devoted to conducting research, development and dissemination in applied science and technology field. Established in September 8, 1977, Recast functioned as a secretariat to the National Council for Science and Technology till June 1999. It is designated as national focal point of Asia-Pacific Centre for Technology Transfer (APCTT).

Objectives:

· To undertake research for the identification, development, conservation, utilization and dissemination of indigenous technology;

· To search and identify foreign technologies appropriate to Nepal and explore their prospects for technology transfer and adaptation.

· To conduct research in basic and applied sciences.

Human Resources:

Recast has altogether eighty staff consisting of twenty-five professionals and the rest administrative personnels. The professionals consist of two professors, seven readers and the rest lecturers.

Workshop and Laboratories

Recast has well equipped mechanical workshop and the following laboratories:

· Chemical and Instrumentation Lab

· Construction and Building Materials

· Natural Dyes and Dyeing Lab.

· Fiber Testing Laboratory

· Food Technology Laboratory

· Crop Science and Biotechnology

· Natural Resources Development

RECAST conducts research and development activities in the areas of Renewable Energy, Natural Products, Food Technology, Crop Science and Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Environment, Construction and Building Materials, and Agro-based Technology.

RECAST conducts research projects, offers expertise and consultancy services and provides instrumental and analytical services. It organizes national and international workshops and seminars. It provides its laboratory facilities to graduate and postgraduate students from the Central Departments of Tribhuvan University for dissertation and research purposes.

Some major activities include:

· Action Research on Rocket Drying of Cardamom.

· Exploration and Utilization of Renewable Oil resources in Nepal

· Bio-prospecting of Enthno-medicinal plants of Nepal for Conservation of Biological andCultural Resources.

· Development of Gassifier Stove for domestic use.

· Dissemination of Indigenous and Traditional Rural Technologies for Micro-EnterpriseDevelopment in Nepal.

· Development of standard testing protocols for improved cooking stoves.

Mr. Ramesh Singh

Executive Director

RECAST

P.O. Box 1030

Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone: (977-1) 4330348,

Fax: (977-1) 4331303

Email: turecast@mail.com.np