University Scholar Conference: Engineering and Innovation (USC)

17 and 18th May, 2022

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Prof. Dr. Bim Shrestha
Conference Chair

Prof. Bim Prasad Shrestha, PhD,is currently Director of Student Welfare and Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a dynamic professor with several decades of experiences in mechanization and machinery.

Prof. Shrestha started his career as a lecturer at Tribhuvan University upon completion of Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering under USAID Scholarship. Prof. Shrestha joined government service at Ministry of Water Resources and then completed his masters (agriculture mechanization) at University of Miyazaki in Japan and PhD from Kagoshima University, under Japanese Government Scholarship, Monbusho followed by postdoc in Bio-Systems Engineering.

He joined KU as an Assistant Professor in the year of 2004. During his 17 years at Kathmandu University, he has bagged several grants, published research and conference and peer-reviewed papers, and accomplished numerous research projects. His research areas are diverse covering automation, agriculture and rural development focusing on biofuels and biomass in energy sector, machine vision, sanitation etc. Apart from his teaching and research responsibilities, he is actively involved in developing collaboration and linkages with national and international Universities and agencies. He has led projects with the World Bank, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and International Foundation for Science (IFS), DANIDA, EU, US Embassy/ Department of State, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Currently he is Principal Investigator/ team leader of the Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP) and Nepal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC) at Kathmandu University that is being established with support from South Korean Government.

Mr. Pawan Sapkota
Conference Secretary

Mr. Bivek Baral
Technical Management Chair

Mr. Grishma Khatiwada
Technical Management Chair

Ms. Isha Acharya
Registration Chair

Mr. Prajwal R. Biswokarma
Registration Chair

Mr. Saras Mainali
Registration Chair

Mr. Abhishek Subedi
Publicity Chair

Ms. Kusum Khatiwada
Publicity Chair

Ms. Anupama Gahire
Publication Chair

Mr. Prayush J. Karki
Publication Chair

Mr. Sagar Niroula
Web-service Chair

Mr. Sugam Aryal
Web-service Chair

Mr. Milish Dhungel
Cooperate and Finance Chair

Ms. Shrija Shrestha
Cooperate and Finance Chair

Mr. Ashmat chhetri
Multimedia Chair

Ms. Strena Shrestha
Multimedia Chair

Advisory Committee

Dr. Bhola Thapa, Kathmandu University
Dr. Bivek Baral, Kathmandu University
Dr. Manish Pokhrel, Kathmandu University
Dr. Janardhan Lamichane, Kathmandu University
Dr. Daniel Tuladhar, Kathmandu University
Dr. Shyam Sundar Khadka, Kathmandu University
Dr. Shailendra Kumar Jha, Kathmandu University
Dr. Bibek Uprety, Kathmandu University
Dr. Subash Ghimire, Kathmandu University
Dr. Biraj Singh Thapa, Kathmandu University
Dr. Sailesh Chitrakar, Kathmandu University
Dr. Bal Krishna Bal, Kathmandu University
Dr. Rajendra Joshi, Kathmandu University
Dr. Hari Prasad Neupane, Kathmandu University
Dr. Sunil Prasad Lohani, Kathmandu University
Dr. Khagendra Acharya, Kathmandu University
Dr. Binay KC, Kathmandu University
Dr. Krishna Prasad Shrestha, Kathmandu University
Dr. Surendra Sujakhu, Kathmandu University
Dr. Ranjit Shrestha, Kathmandu University
Mr. Malesh Shah, Kathmandu University
Mr. Pratisthit Lal Shrestha, Kathmandu University
Mr. Bijendra Shrestha, Kathmandu University
Mr. Chiranjeevi Mahat, Kathmandu University
Mr. Gokarna Paudel, Kathmandu University
Mr. Hari Dhakal, Kathmandu University
Mr. Jahid Ahmed Jibran, Kathmandu University
Mr. Niranjan Bastakoti, Kathmandu University
Mr. Pawan Karki, Kathmandu University
Ms. Sirapa Shrestha, Kathmandu University
Mr.Uren Amatya, Kathmandu University
Mr.Sagar Pandit,Kathmandu University

scientific committee

Dr. Jeeban Poudel
Dr. Milan Shrestha
Dr. Arun Satyal
Dr. Anil Kumar Bastola
Dr. Niroj Maharjan
Dr. Milan Paudel
Mr. Deepak Paudel
Mr. Janak Aryal
Dr. Biraj Dhungana
Mr. Abhishek Karki

About The Event Organizer

Established in 2002 A.D., AMES is a student wing of Mechanical Engineering students that provides platform to delve into the practical side of the contextual matters and involves the students in various co- curricular and extra curricular activities through various programs. The club is moderated by the department and conducts different programs as per the academic calendar in response to the department.

AMES conducts various activities collaboration with other clubs within the university and engineering associations outside the university. AMES also collaborates with different governmental and non- governmental agencies to organize awareness and advocacy programs.

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Just A Few Words

About The Event

REGISTRATION

University Scholar Conference: Engineering and Innovation (USC)
University Scholar Conference: Engineering and Innovation (USC 2022) is a student level conference to be organized in hybrid mode after the successful completion of first edition in virtual mode. USC 2022 provides a scholarly platform for students and researchers to exchange and share cutting-edge development and state-of-the-art research work in the field of science and engineering among academia, researchers, industrialists, professors, students and policy makers. Conference committee highly encourages participation of students engaged in engineering and science education within Nepal and abroad.

Where

Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel 45200, Nepal
Hybrid Platform

When

17 and 18th, May 2022

conference topic

USC encourages and considers submissions within the given conference themes. Unlisted but related topics are also accepted.

Automobile system

Recent Trends In Automotive Technologies
Engine Systems
Electric And Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Uav And Mav
Combustion And Emission Control Design
Green Fuel Technologies
Innovation On Green Vehicles
Intelligent Systems In Vehicles
Intelligent Transport Systems
Multi Body Dynamics
Safety Engineering
Fuel Economy And Emissions Research
NVHc ( Noise, Vibration And Harshness)
Vehicle Dynamics/aerodynamics And Control
Operations Research
Digital Techniques In Automotive Manufacturing Process
Advanced Safety Technologies
Automotive Human Factors And Ergonomics
Traffic Management

Advances in energy system and emerging technologies

Energy Production Process
Energy And Sustainability
Energy Policy And Management
Renewable And Alternative Energy Resources
Recent Advances In Renewable Energy Systems
Energy Storage And Flexibility
Solid Waste Management
Building And Energy
Hydropower Technologies
Hydraulic Turbines And Pumps
Experimental And Numerical Techniques For Hydraulic Machineries
Operation And Maintenance Of Power Plants
Hybrid Energy Systems
Hydrogen Technologies
Alternate Fuel
Combustion
Fuel Reprocessing
Bio Filtration

MATERIAL and Design for transformation

Metals And Alloys
Polymers And Soft Materials
Electronics, Optical And Magnetic Materials
Ceramics And Composite Materials
Smart Materials And Nanotechnology
Material And Design
Product Design And Process Engineering
Building And Infrastructural Design
Design Creativity And Technology
Data Driven Design
Finite Element Analysis
Agile Design And Manufacturing
Optimization Of Mechanical Systems
Vibration Acoustic Of Automation And Product Design
Material Processing And Manufacturing
Material Characterization And Testing
Heat Treatment And Mechanical Treatment Processes
Multiscale Material Modeling
Biomaterials And Prosthetic Devices

digitalization and emerging technology

Industry 4.0
AI And Smart Manufacturing
Robotics And Mechatronics
Internet Of Things
Digital Twin And Digitization
Digital Economy
Fault Detection And Diagnosis Of Machines
Electrical, Electronics And Technology
Infrastructure Development And Technology
Agriculture Technology
Precision Agriculture And Smart Farming
Medical Innovation And Technology
Advances In Biotechnology And Food Science
Environment, Climate Change And Technology
Aerospace And GNSS Technology
Water Technology
Mountain Agriculture

Paper Submission and Publications

Authors are invited to submit full papers that have neither been published elsewhere nor being currently under review by another conference or journal.
Authors are expected to present their papers at the conference upon acceptance of abstract and presenting authors are required to register for the conference.
Abstract and full paper format will be in accordance with the KUSET format.
Accepted full papers will be published in the proceedings of the conference and submitted to the KUSET for publication.

IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD LINKS:

- Guidelines for Paper Submission: HERE
- Abstract Template: HERE
- Guidelines for Full Paper Manuscript: HERE
- Abstract Submission: HERE
- Draft Paper Submission: HERE
- Presenter Registration: Here
- Audience Registration: Here
- Camera-ready Paper submission: HERE
- Abstract Book: Here

Also, send a copy of your paper to usc@ku.edu.np

Registration Fee

For Presenter

For Nepalese Citizens: Rs 500
For International Citizens: $20
50% off for group having at least 2 female members.
50% discount for AMES member

Poster Presentation

Poster Presentation Competition is one of the practical approaches to showcase their summary in the form of Poster. It aims to provide students, academicians, partners, scholars a platform to share their works, research pieces, and contributions. A formal, research-based presentation of the work is a poster presentation. This presentation uses text, charts, graphs, and other visual aids to provide a visual representation of the study.
For Registration
Mail: usc@ku.edu.np
Contact Number: 9843843943 (Prayush Jung Karki)
Poster Presentation Competition – Event Outline (guidelines and template for poster presentation)