IOE Thapathali Campus | IEEE R&D Coordinator

Hi, I'm Prem Acharya

Computer Engineering Student at Tribhuvan University, IOE Thapathali Campus. Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, and Sustainable Engineering. NAST Research Scholar & IEEE R&D Lead.

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IEEE_THAPATHALI_RD.py
// Researcher Profile Instance
class UndergraduateResearcher:
name = "Prem Acharya"
institution = "IOE Thapathali Campus"
roles = ["IEEE R&D Coord", "NAST Scholar"]
focus = ["AI/CV", "Hydraulic Ram Pump", "MFC"]
// Terminal Output
Status: Active Research & Development
ORIGIN Butwal, Nepal
ORGANIZATION IEEE Thapathali
ABOUT THE RESEARCHER

Driven by Innovation & Sustainable Engineering

Computer Engineering Student @ IOE Thapathali Campus | R&D Coordinator at IEEE Thapathali

I am a Computer Engineering student at Tribhuvan University, IOE Thapathali Campus, deeply invested in artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, embedded systems, and sustainable technology.

As the Research & Development Coordinator at IEEE Thapathali Student Branch, I spearhead research initiatives, technical paper discussions, and innovation programs to foster an impactful research ecosystem among undergraduate engineering students.

My active research portfolio includes work supported by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) on low-cost Hydraulic Ram Pumps for rural water-lifting, Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) energy generation, and AI-driven environmental monitoring systems.

Degree

BE Computer Engineering

Affiliations

IEEE Member & NAST Scholar

Locations

Kathmandu & Butwal, Nepal

Website

www.acharyaprem.com.np

0 Major Research Initiatives
0 NAST Scholar Grant Project
0 + Technical Events Hosted
0 Languages (Nepali, Eng, Hin)
TECHNICAL MATRIX

Skills & Domain Expertise

Computer Vision

OpenCV, Image Processing
88%

Machine Learning

Python, Scikit-learn, Environmental AI
85%

Embedded Systems & Robotics

Microcontrollers, Sensors, IoT
82%

Program Management

Event Lead & Workshop Organizer
92%

Research & Development (R&D)

Literature Review, Writing & Mentorship
90%

Sustainable Engineering

Hydro-mechanisms & Green Tech
85%
CAREER TRAJECTORY

Research & Leadership Experience

CURRENT ROLE

Research & Development Coordinator

IEEE Thapathali Student Branch

Jan 2026 - Present | Kathmandu
  • Lead research and innovation initiatives within the IEEE Thapathali student branch.
  • Design and organize technical paper discussion sessions and research-oriented events.
  • Coordinate collaborations with researchers, industry experts, and academic professionals.
  • Mentor students interested in research methodologies and scientific paper writing.
  • Strengthen the undergraduate research culture across IOE Thapathali Campus.
GRANT SCHOLARSHIP

Research Scholar

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

2025 - 2026
  • Conducted applied research on a sustainable Hydraulic Ram Pump for agricultural irrigation.
  • Designed and evaluated zero-electricity water-lifting mechanisms for high-head water transport.
  • Investigated low-cost, scalable engineering solutions for rural Nepalese communities.
  • Presented project evaluation findings to NAST scientific review panels.

IEEE Student Member

IEEE Global Network

Jan 2026 - Present

Active participant in IEEE international technical workshops, research conferences, networking events, and engineering community outreach initiatives.

PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

Featured Research & Engineering Projects

Hydraulic Ram Pump NAST Research Project NAST Supported

Sustainable Hydraulic Ram Pump

Research on zero-electricity water lifting for rural mountainous irrigation. Utilizes water hammer effect physics to lift water to higher elevations without external electricity.

Hydro-Mechanics Rural Irrigation NAST Evaluation
Microbial Fuel Cell Research Bio-Energy

Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Energy

Bio-electrochemical research generating sustainable electricity using bacterial metabolic activity in organic waste/soil while simultaneously purifying wastewater.

Bio-Energy Electrochemistry Wastewater
Machine Learning Environmental Monitoring AI & Sensors

ML for Environmental Monitoring

Predictive machine learning models integrated with IoT sensory hardware for real-time air/water quality assessment and environmental analytics.

Python ML IoT Telemetry Computer Vision
AI Driven Engineering Projects AI Robotics

AI-Driven Engineering & Robotics

Edge computer vision algorithms for autonomous robotic navigation and object identification deployed on low-power micro-controllers.

Edge AI OpenCV Microcontrollers
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

Education & Professional Credentials

Academic Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering

Current Student

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering (IOE), Thapathali Campus

Dec 2025 - Present | Kathmandu, Nepal

Specializing in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, and Software Architecture. Active lead of research culture and technical events at Thapathali Campus.

High School Diploma in Computer Science

2022 - 2025

Kanti Secondary School

Butwal, Nepal

Memberships & Languages

IEEE Member

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Official Member

Language Proficiency

Nepali Native / Bilingual
English Full Professional
Hindi Elementary
LIVE INTERACTIVE DEMOS

Interactive Engineering Tools & Demos

Simulate real-time computer vision processing and hydraulic flow physics directly in your browser.

Computer Vision Kernel Convolution

Interactive Image Filter Processing Simulation

// 3x3 Convolution Kernel Matrix:
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Highlights sharp intensity changes and boundary contours in pixel arrays.

Hydraulic Ram Pump Calculator

NAST Research Water Delivery Estimation

DELIVERED FLOW (q) 5.83 L/min
Efficiency: ~70%
REACH OUT

Let's Connect & Collaborate

Open for research collaborations, engineering projects, and scientific inquiries.

Official Domain

www.acharyaprem.com.np

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