Bibas Pokhrel is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Tribhuvan University in 2023. His current research focuses on the development and calibration of watershed-scale models using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS 2D, and on simulating Low Impact Development (LID) strategies using PCSWMM. Additionally, he is exploring the integration of Python automation and machine learning to enhance geospatial analysis and flood forecasting.