Effect of local and upstream watershed temperature and precipitation on wastewater compliance. Research Supervisors: Dr. Levan Elbakidze and Dr. Michael H. Taylor.
Wastewater Compliance, Enforcement, and Supply-Chain Stability in the U.S. Critical Minerals Loop. Research Supervisor: Dr. Michael H. Taylor.
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant,
Nevada Tech Hub, University of Nevada, Reno (2025–Present)
Contributing to applied economics and supply chain research supporting
the development of a closed-loop lithium economy in Nevada. Research
activities include critical mineral supply chains, economic development,
industrial policy, and regional competitiveness.
Technical Reports & Applied Research
A Meta-Analysis of the Critical Mineral Supply Chain in the United States and Opportunities for Nevada in the Lithium Loop
(2025/26-05)
Authors: Robyn Brunscher, Minh Nguyen, Richard Bartholet,
Andrew Clutts, Ron Lembke, Jennifer Ott,
Aastha Pudasainee, and Frederick Steinmann.
Economic Analysis of Nevada's Aerospace and Defense Sector
(In Progress)
Contributing to economic and industry analysis examining the role of the
aerospace and defense sector in Nevada's innovation ecosystem, workforce
development, and regional economic growth.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Malone, T., Swinton, S. M., Pudasainee, A., & Bonito, G. (2022).
Economic Assessment of Morel (Morchella spp.) Foraging in Michigan, USA. Economic Botany.
Pudasainee, A., Chaulagai, T. R., Ghimire, Y. N., & Chaulagain, B. P. (2018).
Drivers of Transition from Export to Import of Rice in Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
Pudasainee, A., Pudasaini, U., & Chaulagain, B. P. (2020).
Prospects of ICT-Based Agricultural Technology in Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences.