Dear Applicants,
We are delighted to announce the completion of the rigorous evaluation process for the NCE Research Grant Proposals. The review committee has diligently assessed each submission based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, and potential impact. The Research and Development Unit at NCE and the Committee for the research grant proposal appreciate and thank the reviewers for their time and efforts in reviewing the research proposals.
In the following table, we are pleased to publish the list of research proposals that have been selected for final presentation. (Note: The applicants’ consents have been received to publish their names, title of research proposals, and current affiliations)
Congratulations to the successful applicants! We believe these projects hold significant promise for advancing different research fields and contributing to the broader scientific community.
As the next step in the process, we invite the selected Principal Investigators to prepare for the Final Presentation Session, where they will have the opportunity to elaborate on their proposals and address any questions from the Review Committee.
Final Presentation Session Details:
Date:
- 2080/10/10 (Group 3)
- 2080/10/11 (Group 1 and Group 2)
- 2080/10/12 (Group 4 and Group 5)
Time: Starting time: 11:30 AM (onwards)
Venue: NCE Hall, National College of Engineering
Presentation Guidelines:
- Each Principal Investigator will have 15-20 minutes for their presentation, followed by a Question and Answer session.
- Presenters should bring a detailed presentation covering key aspects of their proposal, including objectives, methodology, anticipated outcomes, and potential challenges.
- All presentations should be submitted in PPT format by 11 am on the presentation day.
- If you have any inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Research and Development Unit, National College of Engineering at [Email: rdu@nce.edu.np /Phone Number: (01)-5151387/5151170].
Once again, congratulations to the successful applicants, and we look forward to an amazing Final Presentation Session.
Group 1: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning: Enabling Applications, E-Governance, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, and Blockchain Technology
| S.N. | Title | Applicants | Affiliation |
| 1. | Deep Generative Modeling for Automated Image Manipulation | Nishan Khanal, Prashant Raj Bista, Nimesh Gopal Pradhan, Abhinav Chalise, and Dinesh Baniya Kshatri | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 2. | Social Engineering Human Emotion Analysis | Uttam Karki and Sandesh Sitaula | Himalayan Whitehouse International College, Purbanchal University |
| 3. | AI based Structural Health Monitoring for Maintenace of Existing Bridges | Sanjeema Bajracharya, Bipun Man Pati, and Nitisha Koirala | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 4. | Evaluation of Equitable Urban Mobility-A Case study of Kathmandu | Binaya Kumar Mishra, Madan Pokhrel, Biswash Kaphle, and Aayush Kafle | 1School of Engineering Faculty of Science and Technology, Pokhara University 2Pashchimanchal Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 5. | Automatic Video Script Generation based on NLP using Deep Learning | Subash Panday, Sharmila Bist, Aavash Adhikari, and Ashish Kumar Pokharel | National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
Group 2: Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Nano-Things (IoNT), Sensors, Robotics and Industrial Automation, and Next Generation Communication Networks (5G/6G)
| S.N. | Title | Applicants | Affiliation |
| 1. | Next-Gen Communication Network Li-Fi Technology and its Feasibility Study in Rural Areas of Karnali-Jumla | Hari Narayan Yadav, Dorna Raj Budthapa, and Nabin Budhathoki | Mid West University |
Group 3: Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency and Auditing, Renewable Energy Technologies, Smart Grid and Metering, and Optimum Energy Mix
| S.N. | Title | Applicants | Affiliation |
| 1. | Condition Monitoring Enabled Refurbishment of Induction Motors | Bishal Silwal, Samyam Shrestha, Anupam Koirala, Saugat Karki, and Bipin Nepal | Kathmandu University |
| 2. | Development and testing of a low-speed free energy pump for small-scale irrigation coupled with vertical ultra-low head hydro turbine | Raj Kumar Chaulagain, Anusmriti Dawadi, and Santosh Kapri | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 3. | Integrated Energy, Environmental and Economic Analysis of Transitioning from Petroleum-Fuelled Taxi to Electric Taxi in Kathmandu | Shree Raj Shakya, Uday Raj Kafle, Susil Chhetri, and Subarna Subedi | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 4. | Heuristics For Flow Refueling Location Model For Allocation of Alternative Charging Stations | Kusal Thapa, Alka Sapkota, Roshan Paudel, Jay Joshi, Sisham Shrestha, and Rabik Khyaju | Himalayan White House International College, Purbanchal University |
| 5. | Design and Fabrication of Electric Three Wheeler for Trash collection | Jagdish Acharya, Kumar Tamang, Rabin Karki, Sanjay Shah, and Debendra Bdr Raut | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 6. | Condition Monitoring System for Substation and Service Transformers Using Machine Learning | Madhusudan Nyaupane, Sochindra Kumar Ray, Aakriti Dhakal, and Heena Kumari shah | 1Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University, 2National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, 3Hillside College of Engineering, Purwanchal University |
Group 4: Innovative Construction and Building Materials, Resilient and Sustainable Structures, Smart Irrigation Systems, Tunneling Technology, Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure Development, and Equitable Urban Mobility
| S.N. | Title | Applicants | Affiliation |
| 1. | Structural Health Monitoring and Assessment of Old Bridges in Nepal | Bini Neupane, Irada Subedi, Sushmita Sapkota, Subash Mahato, Anand Kumar Tiwari, Abish Shankar Adhikari, Bikram Bhusal, and Satish Paudel | 1Kathmandu University, and 2National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
| 2. | Enhancing Code Compliance through Optimal Retrofit Measures for NonEngineered and Pre-Engineered RC Buildings | Kshitij C. Shrestha, Santosh Aryal, Smriti Dahal, Sujal Koirala, Suniti Shrestha, Suraj Thapa, and Sushil Raj Pandey | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 3. | Probabilistic characterization of soil properties and its effect on design of foundation | Binita Kunwar, Nila Bade Shrestha, Sanjeev Raj Baral, and Sudeep Dhakal | National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
Group 5: Climate Change, Green Hydrogen, Computational Technique, and Combinatorial Optimization
| S.N. | Title | Applicants | Affiliation |
| 1. | Unveiling Waste and its Ripple Effect-Analyzing the Impact of Waste | Ukesh Thapa, Bipun Man Pati, and Bishnu Khadka | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 2. | Automated Delta Waste Classifier | Prateek Paudel, Sudarshan Gurung, and Smita Adhikari | Pashchimanchal Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 3. | Studying the Overall Impact on Service Lane Due To Construction of a Flyover On Gwarko Intersection in Ring Road of Kathmandu Valley | Dipan Tikhatri, Sabu Sharma Bhattarai, Mandeep Maharjan, Ramsharan Dhakal, and Utsav Chapagain | Kathmandu University, Nepal Open University, University of Salzburg, and Purbanchal University |
