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Presentation of paper in an International Conference

Dr. Deepak Prasad Subedi, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Science, KU  presented a research paper entitled “Surface modification of polymers by uniform atmospheric pressure argon glow plasma’’ in the Kathmandu Symposium on Advanced Materials (KaSAM-2012), International Conference, held during May 9-12, 2012. The program was organized by Nepal Polymer Institute.  

INASP/Authoraid Workshop on “Research Writing Skills”

07 – 08 May 2012

A two day workshop on “Research Writing Skills” was held in Mini-auditorium, C. V. Raman Auditorium, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal on 07 and 08 May 2012. The workshop was organized by Department of Pharmacy, Kathmandu University with the support of International Network for Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) and Authoraid. Prof. Panna Thapa, Dean, School of Science, inaugurated the program. There were 40 participants (MPharm/PharmD students and young pharmacy faculties) from three universities (Kathmandu University, Pokhara University and Purbanchal University). Prof. Panna Thapa, Dr. Uttam Budhathoki, Dr. Rajendra Gyawali, Dr. Ravi Shankar and Ms. Durga Bista were the resource persons in the workshop.

KULS - XXVI
The Kathmandu University-Lecture Series

Interaction with 

Professor Dr. Ashok Deshpande & Rehan Sadiq, PhD, P.Eng.  

CEPTE has been organizing the Kathmandu University-Lecture Series (KULS) at Kathmandu University with the aim to give practical information on current issues of R&D, policy for their implementation and sustainable management infrastructure development to the students, faculties and invitees. Prominent experts in the field are invited to share their knowledge with KULS participants. The guest speakers of this 26^th round of KULS interaction are Professor Dr. Ashok Deshpande from College of Engineering, Pune and Rehan Sadiq, PhD, P.Eng. from University of British Columbia (Okanagan).

Professor Ashok Deshpande, an environmental engineer holds PhD degree in Engineering and Technology and is the Founding Chair: Berkeley Initiative in Soft Computing (BISC)-Special Interest Group (SIG)-Environment Management Systems (EMS), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, University of California Berkeley Ca USA; and also Guest Faculty at UC Berkeley- a small place with big name. More importantly, Professor Lotfi Zadeh, the founder of fuzzy logic, after listening to many seminar talks, asked Professor Ashok Deshpande to be the Chair (BISC)-Special (SIG)-(EMS). 

Dr. Rehan Sadiq is currently an Associate Professor at Okanagan School of Engineering (UBC) since January 2009. For past twelve years he has been involved in research related to water supply systems, environmental risk analysis and infrastructure reliability. He has led numerous research projects funded by Water Research Foundation, UK Water Industry Research, and Canadian agencies including NSERC, Health Canada, Canadian Water Network, BC Oil & Gas Commission, and Infrastructure Canada. During this period, he has been successful in generating over $ 3M funding. He is an author of more than 200 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles, book chapters and technical reports. The citations for his research work now exceed 1150 in the Google Scholar and other scientific databases, and his current h-index is 20.

The theme of this round is:      “Applications of Fuzzy Logic via computing with words”

 Refreshment is hosted by School of Engineering

Date:     3^rd May, 2012
Time:     14:⁰⁰ – 16:⁰⁰,
Venue:   C.V. Raman Auditorium, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ramesh K. Maskey, rmaskey@ku.edu.np, cell: 9851102669
               Prof. Dr. Roshan Man Bajracharya, rmbaj@ku.edu.np, Tel : +977-11-661399
                  Mr.Manoj Shakya, manoj@ku.edu.np , cell: 9841222837 

Project Work on IEE initiated as per MoU signed between MLD and KU/School of Science

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Local Development (MLD) and Kathmandu University, School of Science was signed at the Environment Management Section of MLD on 23 March 2012. The objectives of this partnership between MLD and KU/SOSc are to carry out the necessary environmental study, monitoring activities, enhance the capability of the Ministry, promote cooperation between government and academic institutions on local development issues, motive students towards quality environmental research and development, establish proactive link, and familiarize students with development processes etc. As a first activity, it was agreed that thirty-two fourth year Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering students shall be provided an amount not exceeding 10,47,900 for undertaking environmental monitoring of 53 rivers of Western, Mid Western and Far Western Regions covering Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dang, Banke, Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi, Tanahun and Kaski districts. Students will remain in field effective from 21^st April 2012 for a period from 2-16 days for Auditing of the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE). The project is administered by the Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering and coordinated by the Course Director of the course “Environmental Impact Assessment”.

Turkish Ambassador Inaugurated Girl’s Hostel at KUSoM

11 April, 2012

His Excellency Dr. Burak Akcapar, Ambassador of Turkey to Nepal inaugurated a residential building for girl students at Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSoM) Balkumari, Lalitpur on 11 April, 2012.

In the program Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma expressed gratitude to the Turkish government for the support to Kathmandu University. He further said that the University has planned to extend the hostel facility as part of its policy of offering residential programs to as many students as possible.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Akcapar expressed his happiness at being able to make some contribution to make it possible for girls of Nepal to access quality education and assured further support in the future.

The Turkish government has partially supported for the construction of the building. It has provided 100,000 US$ through Turkey’s Development Cooperation TIKA for the construction.

Prof. Subash KC, Dean, School of Management, expressed that the newly constructed building provides a further opportunity for female students to excel in their pursuit of quality business education.

Kathmandu University TN Upraity Centre for Education Announces Education Award for Cerebral Palsy / Nepal

April 17, 2012

Dhulikhel, Kavre

Kathmandu University Trailokya Nath(TN) Upraity Centre for Education announces one Lakh Rupees Education Award for 2012 to the Self-help Group for Cerebral Palsy, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal.

The announcement was made in appreciation of the invaluable services of the Self-help Group that rendered for the alleviation of disabilities of children and youth of cerebral palsy through its caring and individualized educational, medical and therapeutic intervention programs.

The Self-help Group has been operating since 1986 in Kathmandu valley and later expanded over 15 districts across the country. Around 2000 children and youth affected by cerebral palsy are taking benefit annually from the centre.

The TN Centre for Education was founded with honor to Senator and Educationist late Dr. Trailokya Nath Upraity at Kathmandu University in 2011. The initiatives of the centre are Mrs. Satyabati Upraity, consort of Dr. T. N. Upraity, family and friends. TN Upraity Award for Education carries a purse of one Lakh Rupees and a citation. It is sponsored by Mr. Deepak Upraity, son of late Dr. TN Upraity. Kathmandu University TN Centre for Education announces Education Award every two year.

High Level Delegation Team from Punjab Technical University Paid a Visit to Kathmandu University

April 5, 2012

Dhulikhel, Kavre

A high level delegation team led by Dr. Rajneesh Arora, Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Technical University (PTU) paid a visit to Kathmandu University on 5^th April, 2012.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma welcomed to his counterpart Dr. Arora and his entire team members at a program organized by Kathmandu University.  Dr. Sharma said that internationalization of the institution is the need of the day. Kathmandu University is open to expand its relationship with international institutions in area of mutual interest and public good.

Dr. Rajneesh Arora has presented mission and vision of Punjab Technical University. He claimed that PTU is a state university and primarily focused on the need based academic programs through more than 400 affiliated colleges and the training centers across India. Dr. Gulshan Sharma, President of North India Management Association (NIMA) – Knowledge Partner of PTU, highlighted the objectives of the visit.  He further said that NIMA is working towards improving business climate and networking opportunities for Punjab Technical University.

Prof. Dr. Bhadra Man Tuladhar, Registrar of Kathmandu University expressed thanks for the visit and highlighted some possible areas of interest in which Kathmandu University and Punjab Technical University can make collaboration for mutual benefit.

Prof. Bhola Thapa, Dean, School of Engineering; Prof. Panna Thapa, Dean, School of Science; Head of Departments, Coordinators, Faculties and the University staffs were interacted with the delegates.

One-Day Media Research Conference at KU

The Department of Languages and Mass Communication, in collaboration with Martin Chautari, Kathmandu, organized a one day media research conference on 2 April 2012. The conference was attended by media teachers, researchers, practicing journalists and students of journalism, mass communication and media studies. The presentations included themes on Nepalese media as diverse as media research scenario, television and inclusion, female characters in radio dramas,  press freedom, book publication, coverage on climate change, representation of bilateral relations of Nepal with India and China, communication process, recruitment and continuity of journalists in Media houses. 

Mr. Biraj Singh Thapa, Research Fellow at Turbine Testing Lab, has published following two papers in International Journals.

Empirical modelling of sediment erosion in Francis turbines

¹Biraj Singh Thapa, ²Bhola Thapa, ³Ole G. Dahlhaug

^1,2Turbine Testing Lab, Kathmandu University, Nepal

³The Waterpower Laboratory, Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology, Norway

Publisher: International Journal of Energy (View Paper)

Computational Methods in Research of Hydraulic Turbines Operating In Challenging Environments

Biraj Singh Thapa^*, Amod Panthee, Bhola Thapa

Turbine Testing Lab, School of Engineering

Kathmandu University, Nepal, ^*Corresponding Author: Email: bst@ku.edu.np

Publisher: International Journal of Advanced Renewable Energy Research (View Paper)

Program on Interaction and Experience sharing of MEXT-Japan Study Program held on 4 April at Kathmandu University

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