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“Research and Innovation for Prosperity”

International Youth Conference on

Science, Technology, and Innovation

(IYCSTI-2019)

21-23 October 2019

Kathmandu, Nepal

Program Book

Conference Venue: Hotel Radisson, Lazimpat, Kathmandu

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Schedule of the IYCSTI

October 21-23, 2019

Program Summary

Day 1 (October 21, 2019) Date/Time

Inauguration Ceremony of the Conference

Oct 21, 2019

First Half

( 9:00-12:30)

12:30-13:00 Plenary Session-1 ( Speaker - Mr. Satya Mohan Joshi)

Venue - Nepa-Dhuku

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break

Oct 21, 2019

Second Half

(14:00-14:30)

Plenary Session-2 ( Speaker - Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala)

Venue - Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Sessions

Date/Time Hall 1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Hall 2

Nepa-Dhuku-2

Hall 3

Gosainkund

Hall 4

Begnas

Oct 21, 2019

Second Half

(14:30-17:00)

Innovation for

Prosperity

STI for SDGs

STI Policy +

Standardization

and Quality

Assurance

Indigenous

Knowledge and

Technology

Day 2 (October 22, 2019) Date/Time Hall 1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Hall 2

Nepa-Dhuku-2

Hall 3

Gosainkund

Hall 4

Begnas

Oct 22, 2019

First Half

(9:00-9:30)

Plenary Session-3 ( Speaker-Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kadel)

Venue - Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Sessions Date/Time Hall 1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Hall 2

Nepa-Dhuku-2

Hall 3

Gosainkund

Hall 4

Begnas

Oct 22, 2019

First Half

(9:50-13:00)

Youth

Empowerment

Investment in

Science

Academia -

Government –

Industries

Partnership +

IPR+ +

Multidisciplinary

Research (MDR) -

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Science

Diplomacy +

Scientific

Tourism+ MDR

-2

(13:00-14:00) Lunch Break

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Oct 22, 2019

Second Half

(14:00-14:30)

Plenary Session-4 Speaker-Mr. Anil Keshary Shah

Venue - Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Sessions Date/Time Hall 1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Hall 2

Nepa-Dhuku-2

Hall 3

Gosainkund

Hall 4

Begnas

Oct 22, 2019

Second Half

(14:30-16:00)

Institutional

Reform

Infrastructure

Development

MDR -3 Scientific Data

Management

Oct 22, 2019

Second Half

(16:00-17:30)

Panel Discussion-1

Theme: Investment, Management of Resources and Collaboration for STI

Panelists: TBD

Moderator: Dr. Rabindra Prasad Dhakal

Venue: Nepa - Dhuku

Day 3 (October 23, 2019) Oct 23, 2019

First Half

(9:00-9:30)

Plenary Session-5 ( Speaker - Dr. Dinesh Chandra Devkota)

Venue - Nepa -Dhuku

Parallel Sessions Date/Time Hall 1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Hall 2

Nepa-Dhuku-2

Hall 3

Gosainkund

Hall 4

Begnas

Oct 23, 2019

First Half

(9:50-13:00)

Science for

Society

Science for

Security

Identification and

Prioritization of

Key Areas in STI

Identification,

Mobilization,

and Management

of Resources

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break

Oct 23, 2019

Second Half

(14:00-16:00)

Panel Discussions -2 (Career in Science in Nepal: Identification of National

Research Priorities, Institutional and Educational Reform for STI and Youth

Mobilization)

Venue- Nepa-Dhuku Hall

Panelists: TBD

Moderator: Mr. Khim Prasad Panthi

Oct 21-23 ( All

times During the

Conferences

Posters and Innovative Exhibitions will be available for observation in the

allocated space. Everyone is requested to observe the posters and

exhibition stalls during the breaks or at their convenience.

Oct 23, 2019

Second Half

(16:00-17:00)

Closing Ceremony

Venue- Nepal-Dhuku Hall

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International Youth Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation -2019

Schedule of Inauguration Ceremony

October 21, 2019

07:30-09:00 Registration

09:00-09:05 Chairing the Ceremony: Dr. Sunil Babu Shrestha, Vice Chancellor,

NAST

09:05- 09:10 Seat Taking of the Chief Guest: Rt. honourable Prime Minister of

Nepal, Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli

09:10- 09:15

Seat Taking of the Special Guests:

Honorable Minister, Ministry of Education, Science, and

Technology, Mr. Giriraj Mani Pokharel

Honorable Minister, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Jagat

Bahadur Sunar Bishwakarma

Keynote Speaker Scientist: Prof. Dr. Krishan Lal

09:15-09:20 National Anthem

09:20-09:25 Inauguration of the Conference by Rt. Honorable Prime Minister of

Nepal, Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli

09:25-09:30 Welcome Address : Dr. Mahesh Kumar Adhikari, Secretary, NAST

09:30-09:40 Conference Highlights : Mr. Madhav Dhungel, Vice Chairman, National

Youth Council

09:40-10:10 Keynote Speech of the Conference : Prof. Dr. Krishan Lal, Co-chair, IAP

10:10-10:20 Address: Hon. Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Jagat Bahadur Sunar

Bishwakarma

10:20-10:30 Address: Hon. Minister for Education, Science and Technology,

Mr. Giriraj Mani Pokharel

10:30-10:50 Address by the Chief Guest: Rt. Honourable Prime Minister of Nepal,

Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli

10:50-11:00 Closing Remarks: Chairperson of the session Dr. Sunil Babu Shrestha,

VC , NAST

11:00-11:10 Photo Session of the Chief Guest with the Participants

11:10-11:30 Observation of the Posters and Exhibition Stalls by the Rt. Honourable

Prime Minister

11:30-12:00 Tea Break

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Day 1 (21st October 2019)

12:30-13:00 Plenary Session-1 ( Speaker-Mr. Satya Mohan Joshi)

Venue- Nepa-Dhuku

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00-14:30 Plenary Session-2 ( Speaker- Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala)

Venue- Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Thematic Sessions

THEME: Innovation for Prosperity (IP)

21st October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. P. K. Jha, Co-chair: Dr. S.K. Dhungel

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-1

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IPT

14:30 – 14:40 Mr. Ram/Laxman Rimal Youths Potential for Innovation and National Prosperity

Key Speaker

IPK1

14:40-15:00 Dr. Basant Pant Innovation & Re-innovation; How will it Support a Nation ?

Invited Speakers

IPI1

15:00– 15:15

Prof. Dr. Rameshwar

Adhikari Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Promoting Innovations

IPI2

15:15– 15:30

Prof. Dr. Hom Bahadur

Basnet Poultry Farming in Nepal- A Road to Independence

IPI3

15:30 – 15:45 Dr. Raju Adhikari

Commercialization of Invention – My Experience

IPI4

15:45-16:00 Mr. Asgar Ali

Innovation for Prosperity

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IPI5

16:00– 16:15 Dr. Bikash Lamsal

Design Innovation of a Smart Village Using Technology

Trends for Poverty Reduction

IPI6

16:15– 16:30

Dr. Astha Tuladhar

Roof-top Gardening in Urban Limited Spaces-Kathmandu’s

context

IPI7

16:30 – 16:45 Dr. Yuba Raj Pokharel

Novel S-linked dihydroartemisinin derivatives and

evaluation of their anticancer activity.

IPI8

16:45-17:00 Dr. Mina Adhikari

Behavioural Innovations in Water-induced Disaster:

Understanding the Meaning of and Drivers Necessary to

Foster and Sustain Innovations.

THEME: STI for SDGs (SSDG)

21st October 2019

Chairperson: Er. Mahendra Bahadur Gurung, Co-chair: Dr. Iswor Bajracharya

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-2

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

SSDGT

14:30 – 14:40 Dr. Suraj Bhattarai

Building STI Expertise to Support SDGs in Nepal

Key Speaker

SSDGK1

14:40–15:00 Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal

STI for SDGs

Invited Speakers

SSDGI1

15:00 – 15:15

Dr. Bijay Singh Are Nitrogen Fertilizers Deteriorating Soil Health?

SSDGI2

15:15 – 15:30 Dr. Yahya E. Choonara

3D-Bioprinting technology for application in neuro-

nanotherapeutics and regenerative medicine

SSDGI3

15:30 – 15:45 Mr. Deepak KC

Glacial Lake Lowering and Early Warning System to save lives

and livelihood of the Nepal Himalaya communities: Application

of Science, Technology and Innovation

SSDGI4

15:45– 16:00 Dr. Himal Luitel Scientific Research in Nepal: Challenges and Prospective

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SSDGI5

16:00 – 16:15 Mr. Abhas Maskey

Development and Operation of NepaliSat-1, Nepal’s First

Satellite

SSDGI6

16:15– 16:30

Er. Abhishek Yadav

Energy policy insights from financial analysis of ground-

mounted and canal-top utility-scale solar projects in Nepal

SSDGI7

16:30-16:45 Mr. Garry de la Pomerai

The Development of a Multi Hazard Early Warning Integrated

Communication System to Support UN SDG 11.5 and UNDRR

Sendai Framework For Action Global Target Priority G

SSDGI7

16:45-17:00 Mr. Hari Bhakta Sharma Public Private Partnership for SDG

THEME: STI Policy (STIP)

21st October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane, Co-chair: Dr. Bimala Devkota

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

STIPT

14:30 – 14:40 Dr. Ram Chandra Poudel

Evolution of National Science & Technology Policy in

Nepal

Key Speaker

STIPK1

14:40 – 15:00 Dr. Sanjaya Sharma

Implementing the STI Policy: Challenges and

Interventions Required for Institutionalizing and

Accelerating the Development of STI in Nepal

Invited Speakers

STIPI1

15.00 – 15:15 Prof. Dr. Bijaya Pant

New Science, Technology and Innovation (STI): Policy

and Opportunities it will open

STIPI2

15:15– 15:30

Dr. Uttam Babu Shrestha Making research relevant to policy: The cases of climate

and biodiversity

STIPI3

15:30– 15:45

Dr. Bishesh Khanal Emerging Technology and Opportunity to Democratize

Innovation

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STIPI4

15:45– 16:00 Dr. Kapil Adhikari

Inculcating Scientific Temper for Effective

Implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation

Policy

THEME: Standardization and Quality Assurance (SQA)

21st October 2019

Chairperson: Mr Poorna Prasad Manandhar, Co-chair: Dr. Deependra Das Mulmi

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speakers Title

Key Speaker

SQAK1

16:00– 16:20 Dr. Sitaram Joshi

Standardization & Quality Assurance in context of

ISO(the International Organization for

Standardization)

Invited Speakers

SQAI1

16:20– 16:35

Dr. Amrit Poudel

Chemo-profiling of Herbal Extract: An Approach

for Quality Control of Herbal Products

SQAI2

16:35– 16:50

Dr. Dhaka Ram Bhandari

Mass spectrometry-based analysis of Curcuma

longa (“Besar”)

Oral Presentation

STIPO6

16:50-17:00 Ms. Pragya Sharma

Prescribing Pattern of Antidepressants among

Patients with Depression in Mental Hospital of

Nepal and its Comparison with International

Guidelines

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THEME: Indigenous Knowledge & Technology (IKT)

21st October, 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Deepak Aryal, Co-chair: Dr. Sandesh Bhattarai

Venue: Begnas Hall

Time Speakers Title

Key Speaker

IKTK1

14:30-14:50

Mr. Bhairab Risal

Invited Speakers

IKTK3

14:50-15:05

Prof. Dr.

Sudarshan Raj

Tiwari

Indigenous and Traditional knowledge– A case of Services and

Building in Traditional Towns of Kathmandu

IKTK4

15:05-15:20

Dr. Rishi Ram

Koirala

Overall scenario of Indigenous and Traditional medical Knowledge

Research of Nepal

IKTI1

15:20-15:35

Dr. Yadav Uprety Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge:

Innovations and Practices

Oral Presentation

IKTO1

15:35-15:45 Mr. Dhruba

Khakurel

Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants Used by Indigenous

Communities for Veterinary Practices at Sikles Area, Kaski District,

Nepal

IKTO2

15:45-15:55

Ms. Nirmala

Phuyal

Antibacterial activities of methanolic extracts of fruits, seeds and

bark of Zanthoxylum armatum DC

IKTO3

15:55-16:05

Mr. Manish

Gautam

A Review on the Response of Rhizobium Inoculation and Different

Nitrogen Doses on the Yield and Nodulation Behaviour of Soyabean.

IKTO4

16:05-16:15

Mr. Dipesh

Pyakurel

Trade and Conservation of Nepalese Medicinal Plants, Fungi, and

Lichen

IKTO5

16:15-16:25

Mr. Dharmendra

Kalauni

Value chain analysis of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum

Roxburg) in Bhojpur, Nepal

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IKTO6

16:25-16:35

Mr. Ganesh Datt

Joshi

Diversity of naturalized and invasive plant species across land-use

types in Kailali district, western Nepal

IKTO7

16:35-16:45 Ms. Sabita Subedi

Determination of Heavy Metals in Varieties of Fresh and Packaged

Fruit Juices along with Powdered Fruit Drink Mixes in Kathmandu

Valley

IKTO8

16:45-16:55

Mr. Dol Raj Luitel

Climate change and its impacts on grain protein, calcium and iron

content of finger millet along elevation gradient in Central Nepal

End of Day - 1

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Day 2 (22nd October 2019)

Oct 22, 2019

First Half

(9:00-9:30)

Plenary Session-3 ( Speaker-Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kadel)

Venue- Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Thematic Sessions

THEME: Youth Empowerment for STI (YE)

Chairperson: Mr. Madhav Dhungel, Co-chair: Dr. Deepa Dhital

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-1

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

YET

9:50 – 10: 00 Er. Roshan Pandey

Youth Empowerment

Key Speaker

YEK

10: 00– 10:20 Mr. Khim Prasad Panthi

Science and Technology Development for Prosperous

Nepal- A Youth Perspective

Invited Speakers

YEI1

10: 20 – 10:35 Dr. Tista Prasai Joshi

Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development of

Clean water and Sanitation

YEI2

10: 35– 10:50 Dr. Ashim Dhakal

Young, Enthusiastic but Deprived

YEI3

10:50– 11: 05 Mr. Prajwal Rajbhandari

Empowering Youth through Biotechnology: RIBB – An

Example

Oral Presentation

YEO1

11: 05-11: 15

Mr. Apiwat

Jirawattanaphol

Introduction to BIRDS Ground Station Network for

BIRDS Satellites

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YEO2

11:15-11:25 Mr. Sunoj Das Shrestha Reflection on a year of STEAM education

YEO3

11:25– 11:35 Mr. Srijan Timilsina Anthropology : A New Change

YEO4

11:35– 11:45

Mr. Narendra Kumar

Singh

Synthesis and Characterization of N(4)-dimethyl and

N(4)-thiomorpholinylIsatinThiosemicarbazones and Their

Copper (II) Complexes.

YEO6

11:45– 11:55 Mr. Aamosh Lama

Virtual Dressing Room using A.I.

YEO7

11:55-12:05 Mr. Biraj Lama

Rapid Vertical and Lateral Movement of Sediments in

Kathmandu valley, Nepal, using GPS and InSAR

Technique

YEO7

12:05-12:15 Mr. Ashish Khatiwada

Impacts of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project

on Rural Area.

(A Case Study of Jagrity Water Supply and Sanitation

Project on Gadhi-6, Makwanpur)

YEO7

12:15-12:25 Ms. Dibya Ghimire Maturation Inhibitors as promising antiretrovirals

YEO7

12:25-12:35 Mr. Sanker Nath Timsina

Study of Current-Voltage Characteristics of

AlGaAs/GaAs/AlGaAs Resonant Tunneling Diode Using

Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function

YEO7

12:35-12:45

Ms. Krishna Chand

Growth promoting activities of endophytic fungi isolated

from Vanda cristata wall. Ex lindl.

YEO7

12:45-12:55 Dr. Samir Singh

Chronic kidney disease: emphasis on its burden and

challenges in Nepal

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THEME: Investment in Science (IS)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Dr. Rishi Keshab Bikram Shah, Co-chair: Dr. Deegendra Khadka

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-2

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IST

9:50 – 10:00

Dr. Basant Giri

Establishing National Funding Agency for Science,

Technology and Innovation in Nepal: A Proposal for

Discussion

Key Speaker

ISK

10:00 – 10:20 Mr. Gagan Thapa

Investment in Research, Science and Innovation

Invited Speakers (ISI)

ISI1

10:20 – 10:35

Prof. Dr. Rameshwar

Adhikari

Investment in Science and Youths: Prosperity for

Generations

ISI2

10:35 – 10:50 Dr. Hitesh Bhattarai

Lessons from public investment in science from United

States and the world

ISI3

10:50– 11:05 Dr. Keshav Parajuly Circular Economy and Waste Management in Nepal

ISI4

11:05-11:20 Dr. Rekha Srinivasan

Active Learning in STEMM Classrooms: A Study of

Concept Videos in Organic Chemistry as a Tool for

Effective Student Learning

ISI4

11:20-11:35 Mr. Deependra Parajuli Oxidation of MXene for Advanced Materials

Oral Presentation

ISO1

11:35– 11:45 Mr. Manoj Panthi

Lead to Change Nepal through mobilization, and

management of resources in Science and Innovation

ISO2

11: 45– 11: 55 Dr. Arun Gupta

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging for the

diagnosis and treatment of cancers: Necessity and

feasibility in the perspective of Nepal

ISO4

11: 55– 12:05 Mr. Ajay Kumar Yadav

On the need of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

(HIFU) Therapy Unit in Nepal

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Time Speakers Title

ISO5

12: 05– 12:15

Mr. Suman Prakash

Pradhan

Bergenia pacumbis from Nepal; an Astonishing

Enzymes Inhibitor

ISO6

12:15– 12:25

Mr. Alok Regmi

Waste Classification and Segregation System using

Convolutional Neural Network

ISO7

12.25– 12.35

Mr. Amrit Ojha

Effect of Plant Extract of ShorearobustaGaertn on

Corrosion Behavior of Mild Steel in Acidic Medium

ISO8

12:35– 12:45 Mr. Roshan Lama

Prospect and Comparison of Hydroxyapatite

Nanoparticle synthesized via Green Method using

Mammalian Bio waste.

ISO9

12:45– 12:55 Mr. Bhuvan Saud

Stem Cell Proliferation and Cytokine Expression in

Response to Medicinal Plant Extracts

THEME: Academia-Government-Industries Partnership for STI (AGIP)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Shankar Khanal, Co-chair: Dr. Jyoti Maharjan

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

AGIPT

9:50 – 10:00 Dr. Prativa Pandey

Academia-Government-Industries Partnership in Science,

Technology and Innovation (STI) for Sustainable

Development of a Country

Key Speaker

AGIPK

10:00 – 10:20 Dr. Tek Bahadur Gurung

Academia and Industry Collaboration

Invited Speakers

AGIPI1

10:20– 10:35 Er. Dhruba Raj Thapa

Academia- -Industries Partnership for STI

AGIPI2

10:35– 10:50 Dr. Achyut Tiwari

Bridging the Innovation Gap between Academia,

government and Industry for Science and Technology

Innovation

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THEME: Intellectual Property Right (IPR)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Rajendra Shrestha, Co-chair: Dr. J. K. Raut

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IPRT

10:50-11:00

Ms. Sailaja

Shrestha Current Situation of Intellectual Property in Nepal

Key Speaker

IPRK

11:-00– 11:20

Mr. Mukti

Narayan Pradhan

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Invited Speaker

IPRI1

11:20– 11:35

Mr. Bharat B.

Thapa Intellectual Property

Oral Presentation

IPRO1

11:35– 11:50

Mr. Vijay Prasad

Jayshwal

Artificial Intelligence: Subject of Patentification in Nepal

(Review of Laws and Policies)

THEME: Multidisciplinary Research-1

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Mangala Devi Manandhar, Co-chair: Dr. Rosa Ranjit

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Speaker Authors Title

Key Speaker

MRK

11:50-12:00

Prof. Dr. Paras Nath

Yadav

Anticancer potency of 5-methoxyisatin N(4)-pyrrolidinyl

and N(4)-piperidinylthiosemicarbazones in A431 and PC3

cells.

Invited Speakers

MRI1

12:00-12:15 Ms. Shova Shrestha

Emerging cropping systems affect soil boron availability

and crop response in Nepal

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MRI2

12:15-12:30

Dr. Sagar Regmi

Fluidic shear stress increases the anti-cancer effects of

ROS-generating drugs in circulating tumor cells

Oral Presentation

MRO1

12:30-12:40 Dr. Subash Adhikari

Photo-induced phenomenon in Ag3Po4/TiO2 nanotube

hybrid structure for photocatalysis and electrochromic

phenomenon

MRO1

12:40-12:50

Mr. Pradhumna Mahat

Chhetri

Influence of Interlayer-interaction on reversible structural

transformation in coordination polymers

MRO1

12:50-13:00

Mr. Kundan Kumar

Sagar Studies on Cyclic antibacterial polymers

THEME: Science Diplomacy (SD)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Er. Ganesh Shah, Co-chair: Dr. Sajan Lal Shyaula

Venue: Begnas Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

SDT

9:50 – 10:00

Er. Hari Pandey

EME radiation regulatory framework and public

awareness in Nepal

Key Speaker (SDK)

SDK

10.00 – 10.20 Dr. Mahesh Maskey Science Diplomacy

Invited Speakers (SDI)

SDI1

10.20– 10.35

Dr. Rajendra Bahadur

Shrestha Science Diplomacy

SDI2

10:35– 10:50

Dr. Nabin Rayamajhi

Increasing threat of emerging infectious diseases: Call

for effective science diplomacy

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THEME: Scientific Tourism (ST)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi, Co-chair: Dr. Bhoj Raj Pant

Venue: Begnas Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

STT

10:50-11:00 Mr. Devesh Koirala

Scientific Tourism in Nepal

Key Speaker

STK

11:00 – 11:20

Prof. Dr. Pramod

Kumar Jha Scientific Tourism: Bridging Tourism and Science

Invited Speakers

STI1

11:20 – 11:35

Prof. Dr. Tej Kumar

Shrestha

Scientific Tourism in Sky-high Wilderness of Himalayas with

Focus on Rara National Park

STI2

11:35 – 11:50

Dr. Gyanendra Ratna

Tuladhar Scientific Tourism for Prosperous Nepal and Happy Nepali

THEME: Multidisciplinary Research-2

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Raja Ram Pradhanang Co-chair: Dr. Kanti Shrestha

Venue: Begnas Hall

Time Speaker Title

Key Speaker

MRK1

11:50– 12:00

Prof. Dr. M. L.

Sharma

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of

Schiff’s Base Ligands and their Oxovanadium(IV) Complexes

Invited Speakers

MRI1

12:00– 12:15 Dr. Nawal Shrestha

Biodiversity Hotspots and the Range-restricted Species

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MRI2

12:15-12:30 Dr. Binod Pokhrel

Connection of global climate to frequently occurring extreme

weather events in Nepal

MRI3

12:30-12:45 Dr. Sunil Aryal

Evaluation of pesticides against mango stone weevil

(Sternochetus mangiferae; Fabricius; Coleopter:

Curculionidae) in Eastern Terai of Nepal

Oral Presentation

MRIO

12:45– 12:55

Dr. Rajendra

Gyawali Herbal product innovation for prosperity of Nepal

(13:00-14:00) Lunch Break

Day 2 (22nd October 2019)

Oct 22, 2019

First Half

(14:00-14:30)

Plenary Session-4 ( Speaker-Mr. Anil Keshary Shah) Venue- Nepa-Dhuku

Parallel Thematic Sessions

THEME: Institutional Reforms (IR)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Kanhaiya Jha, Co-chair: Dr. Gan B. Bajracharya

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-1

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IRT

14:30 – 14:40

Dr. Bishnu Prasad

Gautam

Incorporating Science and Technology Component in

Government Institutions: An example of National

Planning Commission

Key Speaker

IRK

14:40 – 15:00

Dr. Ashok Ratna

Bajracharya Smart NAST Initiatives

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Invited Speakers

IRI1

15:00 – 15:15 Dr. Gyaneswor Pokharel

Transportability of Process of Licensing of

Professional Engineer (PE) in USA to licensing of

Registered Engineer (R.E.) in Nepal

IRI2

15:15 - 15:30

Prof. Dr. Niranjan

Parajuli

Institutional Reform in Science and Technology

IDI3

15:30 -15:45

Er. Shiva Adhikari

Mr. Karsten Uhig

Smart Air Cargo Trailer – Digitization of air cargo

transports

THEME: Infrastructure Development (ID)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Er. Keshab Sharma, Co-chair: Er. Subash Paudel

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-2

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IDT1

14:30– 14:40

Er. Dipendra Gautam

Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Nepal’s Zeal

Key Speaker

IDK

14:40– 15:00

Prof. Dr. Krishna

Kanta Panthi

Rock Engineering and Tunneling in Nepal - a Key Area

for the Development of Energy and Infrastructure

Invited Speakers

IDI1

15:00– 15:15 Dr. Vijay Singh IoT based Infrastructure Development

IDI2

15:15-15:30 Er. Dilli Ram Adhikari

ICT Infrastructure Development: An opportunity for

Social transformation in Nepal

IDI3

15:30-15:45

Er. Gogan Bahadur

Hamal

Infrastructure Development: issues, challenges and way

forward

IDI4

15:45-16:00 Er. Rom Kant Pandey

ICT Infrastructure Development & Technological

Enhancement

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THEME: Multidisciplinary Research-3 (MR)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson:: Prof. Dr. Tej Bahadur Thapa Co-chair: Ms. Kabita Pandey

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speaker Title

Key Speaker

MRK

14:30 - 14:50

Dr. Peetambar

Dahal

Toxin Minimization and Disaster Preparedness Food

Technologies Complement Nutrition, Health Security and Hunger

and Poverty Alleviation.

Invited Speakers

MRI1

14:50 - 15:05

Dr. Bharat Bhusan

Patnaik

The Path of a Molecular Biologist towards Unraveling the

Mysteries of Tenebriomolitor Innate Immunity Signaling

Cascades

MRI2

15:05 –

15:20

Ms. Jyoti Giri

Degradable Copolyester Fabricated with MCC and NCC

from Wheat Stalk Origin: Structural, Mechanical, Thermal

and Degradation Behavior

MRI3

15:20 –

15:35

Dr. Bibek Dhital A Framework to Age-match Brain White Matter Changes in

Nepali population

Oral Presentation

MRIO1

15:35 –

15:45

Dr. Navin Kumar

Chaudhary

Antimicrobial Resistance among Uropathogens with reference to

Extended Spectrum B-Lactamase Production

MRIO1

15:45 –

15:55

Dr. Yogendra Shah

Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Central Asian

Strain isolates from Nepal and comparison with neighboring

countries

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THEME: Scientific Data Management (SDM)

22nd October 2019

Chairperson: Dr. Sanjeeb Pandey Co-chair: Mr. Dhiraj Gharana

Venue: Begnas Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

SDMT

14:30 – 14:40

Dr. Rajendra P

Adhikari Managing Scientific Data using Supercomputer

Key Speaker

SDMK

14:40 – 15:00 Mr. Yasuyuki Suzuki

Patient-Centered Healthcare system by digital Personal Health

Record (dPHR) in Japan

Invited Speakers

SDMI1

15:00 – 15:15

Prof. Dr. Nilam

Shrestha Pradhan

Comparative study of Nepalese Physicists with Science

&Technology

SDMI2

15:15-15:30 Dr. Rabindra Bista

Scientific Data Management: Issues and Challenge

Oral Presentation

SDMO1

15:30 -15:40 Dr. Lok B. Baral

CASWAT-G Surface Ropeway and It’s Possible Application

to the Mountainous Countries

SDMO2

15:40 – 15:50 Mr. Wellson Giri An Overview of C and C++: A Case of Engineering Faculty

Oct 22, 2019

Second Half (16:00-17:30)

Panel Discussion-1 Theme: Investment, Management of Resources and Collaboration for STI

Panelists: TBD Moderator: Dr. Rabindra Prasad Dhakal

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku

End of Day - 2

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Day 3 (23rd October, 2019)

Oct 23, 2019

First Half (9:00-9:30)

Plenary Session-5 ( Speaker-Dr. Dinesh Chandra Devkota) Venue- Nepa-Dhuku

Thematic Parallel Sessions

THEME: Science for Society (SS)

Chairperson: Dr. Ashok Ratna Bajracharya, Co-chair: Dr. Kishor Pandey

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-1

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

SST

9:50 – 10: 00 Dr. Meghnath Dhimal

Science for Society: How can Research and Innovation

Contribute for Happiness and Prosperity?

Key Speaker

SSK1

10: 00– 10:20 Mr. Narayan Marasini

Mainstreaming Science, Technology and Innovation in the

National Development Process for the Larger Benefit of

Society

Invited Speakers

SSI1

10: 20 – 10:35 Dr. Reshma Tuladhar

Dengue Incidence and Potential Factors Involved in Nepal

SSI2

10: 35– 10:50 Dr. Shyam P. Dumre

Finding Answer to Dengue Management: an Example of

International Collaborative Research between Developed

and Developing Country

SSI3

10:50 – 11: 05

Dr. Kritu Panta Dengue: Transmission, Diagnosis and Research

SSI4

11: 05- 11:20

Dr. Sharmila Pradhan

Amatya

Bio-Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles (CuNPs), Influence

of Various Physico-Chemical Parameters on Synthesis and

Study of Antibacterial Activity

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Oral Presentation

SSO1

11: 20 -11:30 Dr. Nisha Jha

Strategies for Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance and

Promoting Rational Use of Antibiotics

SSO2

10:30-11:40

Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry

Selective removal of toxic Pb(II) ion by solid phase

extraction with carboxylate derivative of C3-symmetric

triphenoxy methane platform.

SSO3

11:40– 11:50 Ms. Snigdha Baliarsingh

Sequence characterization and expression analysis of a C-

type lectin homologue from the freshwater prawn

Macrobrachium rosenbergii

SSO4

11:50-12:00 Mr. Maheshwor Timilshina

Activation of Mevalonate Pathway via LKB1 Is Essential

for Stability of Treg Cells

SSO5

12:00-12:10 Mr. Amrit Regmi

Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesis, Characterizations

and Antimicrobial Application

SSO6

12:10-12:20 Ms. Manisha Pokharel

A Case Study of Biomass Burning Aerosol over the

Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau

SSO7

12:20-12:30 Ms. Shanta Pokhrel Fabrication and Characterization of PBAT/Starch Blends

SSO8

12:30 -12:40 Mr. Indra Prasad Subedi

Species diversity and distribution of an ant Genus Myrmica

Latreille, 1804 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) in

Nepal

SSO9

12: 40– 12:50

Dr. Nirjala Laxmi

Madhikarmi

Prevalence and Trends in Oxidative stress in anemic

individuals

SSO10

12:50 – 13:00 Ms. Sushma Pandey

Enhanced Valepotriates profiling and Gene expression

studies in Valeriana jatamansi Jones, a pharmaceutically

important plants

SSO11

13:00 – 13:10 Ms. Pratima Nyaupane

Extended Spectrum and AmpC Beta Lactamases Production

in Clinical Isolates –Klebsiella pneumoniae and

Pseudomonas aeruginosain a Children Hospital.

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THEME: Science for Security (SSE)

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Lok Narayan Jha, Co-chair-Prof. Dr. Raju Khanal

Venue: Nepa-Dhuku-2

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

SSET

9:50 – 10:00 Dr. Lok Ranjan Bhatta

Science, Technology and Innovation for Security

Key-Speaker

SSEK1

10:00– 10:20 Dr. Deepak Prakash Bhatta

Science and National Security Challenges in Nepal

Invited Speakers

SSEI1

10:20– 10:35 Dr. Yubak Dhoj GC

Outbreak, current status and management of Fall

Armyworm (Spodopterafurgiperda J.E. Smith) in

Nepal

SSEI2

10:35– 10:50 Dr. Kamal Krishna Shrestha Nuclear Security in Nepal

SSEI3

10:50– 11:05 Dr. Soma Nath Sapkota Earthquake Research In Nepal: Science for Security

SSEI4

11:05– 11:20 Dr. Shriram Sharma

Deleterious Effects of Lightning and Scientific

Methods of Protecting against Lightning Hazards.

SSEI5

11:20 – 11:35 Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhatta Geoinformation Science for Security

SSEI6

11: 35 – 11:50 Er. Saurav R. Onta

Adoption of ICT and its Impact in APF &

Necessity of Policies Along with Change in Human

Behavior

SSEI7

11:50 – 12:05 Mr. Shailendra Giri

Cyber Crime, Cyber Law, Cyber Ethics and Cyber

Security in Nepal

SSEI8

12:05– 12:20

Mr. Dinesh Kumar Jha Forensic science in security: current scenario and

needs to upgrade in Nepal

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SSEI9

12:20-12:35

Mr. Man Thapa Youth and securing lives from disasters

Oral Presentation

SSEO1

12:35 – 12:45 Mr. Ram S Dani

Effects of Gravel Roads on pH of Barks of Selected

Tree Species of Chandragiri

Hill, Central Nepal

SSEO5

12:45 – 12:55 Dr. Muna Kadel Variations in the Formation of Hepatic Portal Vein:

A Cadaveric Study

SSEO6

12:55 – 13:05 Mr. Kiran Timilsina

Revealing a new direction for combating the

ravaging huanglongbing disease by controlling ACP

to secure the future of citrus growers in Nepal

THEME: Identification and Prioritization of Key Areas in STI (IPKA)

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Anjana Singh, Co-chair: Mr. Pawan Neupane

Venue: Gosaikund Hall

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IPKAT

9:50 – 10:00

Dr. Bhanu Bhakta

Neupane

Prioritization of Key Areas in Science, Technology and

Innovation

Key Speakers

IPKAK2

10:00 - 10:20 Dr. Basu Dev Pandey

Dengue Epidemic 2019 and Climate Change Threatens the

Health Delivery System in Nepal

Invited Speakers

IPKAI1

10:20 – 10:35 Dr. Manisha Shrestha

Science Diplomacy to Increase the Visibility and Impact of

Nepali Scientists in the Global Scientific Communities

IPKAI2

10:35 – 10:50

Dr. Laxmi Kumar

Parajuli Technical tools for probing neuronal functions

Oral Presentation

IPKAO1

10:50 – 11:00

Dr. Meera Chettri Das

Cryopreservation of Protocorms and Encapsulated

Protocorms of Paphiopedillum villosum by Vitrification.

IPKAO2

11:00 - 11:10 Ms. Deepshikha Rai

Formation of Polyaniline Grafted Chitosan by

Electrochemical Method

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IPKAO3

11:10-11:20 Mr. Nabin Basnet

Effect of Ionic Strength and Temperature on Aggregation

Behavior of Cetrimide in the Presence of NaNO3, Na2SO4and

Na3PO4

IPKAO4

11:20 -11:30 Ms. Susmina Gajurel

Site Suitability Map for Rainwater Harvesting to Mitigate

Drought in Western Nepal

IPKAO5

11:30– 11:40 Mr. Aditya Pal Linking Bird Diversity with Satellite-derived NDVI

IPKAO6

11:40 – 11:30 Mr. Bikram Singh

Land Surface temperature response to land use land cover

change in Hetauda, Nepal

IPKAO7

11:40 – 11:50 Mr. Jhavi Lal Ghimire Some topological structures on 2-normed space valued orlicz

sequence space

IPKAO8

11:50– 12:00 Ms. Rujika Tuladhar

System development of moiré camera array for displacement

and strain measurement

IPKAO9

12:00 – 12:10

Mr. Roshan Kumar

Dutta

Structural and functional characterization of mouse and

human SMP30: A comparative study based on divalent

metals

IPKAO10

12:10 – 12:20 Mr. Youba Raj Poudyal

Implementation of Digital Karnali: A survey on Karnali

Province

IPKAO11

12:30 – 12:40 Mr. Rabindra Raj Giri

Carbon Footprint of Interlocking Cement Stabilized Earth

Brick Houses at Dhungentar, Nuwakot, Nepal

IPKAO12

12:40 – 12:50 Mr. Shekhar Aryal

A Case Study of Suspended Sediment Wear due to Flow

Mechanism in a Francis Turbine with High Specific Speed

IPKAO13

12:50 – 13:00

Er. Bikash Gurung Robotics & AI: Ethical and Legal Challenges in Emerging

Economics like Nepal

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THEME: Identification, Mobilization and Management of Resources (IMMR)

Chairperson: Dr. Ghanashyam Gurung, Co-chair: Dr. Pramod Poudel

Venue: Begnas Hall (Hall 4)

Time Speakers Title

Theme Speaker

IMMRT

9:50 – 10:00

Dr. Achyut

Adhikari Identification, Mobilization, and Management of Resources

Key Speaker

IMMRK

10:00 - 10:20

Prof. Dr. Ramesh

Kumar Maskey

Climate Change and Sustainable Hydropower in Himalayan

Region: Coping with the impact

Invited Speakers

IMMRI1

10:20– 10:35

Dr. Kanti

Shrestha

Economic Development through Proper Management of Natural

Resources

IMMRI2

10:35– 10:50

Dr. Bhushan

Shrestha

Application of Mycological Techniques to Produce In Vitro

Fruiting of Cordycepsmilitaris

Oral Presentation

IMMRO1

10:50 – 11:00

Dr. Hari Prasad

Aryal Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Antioxidant and

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Termitophilous Fungi

IMMRO2

11:00 – 11:10

Mr. Sundar

Tiwari

Habitat Manipulation Using Flowering Plants for Pest

Management: A Novel Concept of Keeping Insect Pests Away

from Crop Fields

IMMRO4

11:10 – 11:20

Ms. Bishnu Maya

K.C

Distribution, Utilization, Phytochemical Screening and

Antibacterial Activities of Bamboo in Central Siwalik

Region,Nepal

IMMRO5

11:20 – 11:30

Ms. Meena

Maiya Suwal In-Vitro propagation of BambusabalcooaRoxb. of Nepal

IMMRO6

11:30 – 11:40

Ms. Shruti

Shakya

Distribution and Abundance of Small Mammals in Chandragiri

Hill, Kathmandu, Nepal.

IMMRO7

11:30 – 11:40 Mr. Tejab Pun

Gastro-intestinal parasites in ruminants at Central Zoo,

Kathmandu, Nepal

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IMMRO8

11:40 – 11:50

Ms. Manjari

Acharya

Dimension stone: A key prosperity for Nepal, a case study from

Chandragiri Hill

IMMRO9

11:50 – 12:00 Mr. R. K. Dev

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Antibacterial

Assessment of Zirconium and Palladium complexes of TcSal

Mixed Ligand

IMMRO10

12:00 – 12:10

Dr. Sweta

Koirala

Cardiometabolic risk factors among Tsarang villagers in Mustang,

Nepal

IMMRO11

12:10 – 12:20

Ms. Deepa

Bhattarai

Integrated Emergency Communication and Response System:

ICT based Single Number System Model for Emergency Services

in Nepal

IMMRO12

12:20 – 12:30

Ms. Prasamsha

Panta

Natural Polymer with Herbal Extracts for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Synergistic Effect

IMMRO11

12:30 – 12:40

Mr. Amit

Shrestha

Community Pharmacy in Healthcare Systems: Scope, Global

Trend, Challenges and a Vision for Integrated Community

Pharmacy Network in Nepal

IMMRO11

12:40 – 12:50

Mr. Jagan Nath

Adhikari

Factors Affecting on the Distribution of Large Mammals in

Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan District of Central Nepal.

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break

Oct 23, 2019

Second Half

(14:00-16:00)

Panel Discussions -2 ( Career in Science in Nepal: Identification of National Research Priorities, Institutional and Educational Reform for STI

and Youth Mobilization )

Venue- Nepa-Dhuku Hall

Panelists: TBD

Moderator: Mr. Khim Prasad Panthi

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Poster Presentation 21-23 October 2019

(For all time)

S.N. Presenters Title

1

Ms. Ruru Bhusal Latitudinal and Longitudinal Variation of Earthquakes from

2008 to 2018

2

Mr. Basanta Bhusal

Investigation on the Effects of Silting and Erosion of the

turbine Components and Identifying the Measures to

Counteract the Problem to Optimize the Energy Generation

3

Mr. Rajendra Joshi

Synthesis and Characterization of Zirconium Dioxide

Nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract in

Different Concentration

4

Mr. Suraj Kumar Sah

Polyoxyethylene (23) Lauryl Ether (Brij-35) Interaction

With Methyl Red In Ethanol-Water Mixed Solvent Media

5

Ms. Dipa Sahukhal Soil Carbon dioxide Emission and Carbon Cycle Research

in the Mixed Sub-tropical Urban Forest

6

Mr. Deepak Sharma Qualitative analysis of Rhododendron arboretum leaves

extracts using HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS

7

Ms. Sudati Shrestha Study of Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, Anticancer and

Properties of Medicinal Plants of Nepal

8

Mr. Kuber Baral Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi across the

Different Land Use Systems in Bhaktapur district of Nepal

9

Mr. Sandeep Dhakal Spatial and temporal distribution of Lantana camara in

Chitwan Annapurna Landscape area Nepal Using Satellite

Imageries.

10

Mr. Ankit BK Analysis of iron content of selected vegetarian food items in

Pokhara

11

Ms. Netra Kumari Poudel Density functional theory study on detection of toxic gas

molecules by silicon carbide nanocone

12

Ms. Punam Kumari Sah Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of

Clerodendrum viscosum from Morang, Nepal

13

Mr. Kushal Koirala Screening and Purification of Extracellular Glucose-

Isomerase from Bacillus sp.

14

Mr. Himal Yonjan Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Eichhornia crassipes

in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) Area, Nepal

Using Satellite Imageries

15 Mr.Surendra Kumar Subedi

Characterization of myxobacteria by molecular and

Biochemical tool and identification of gene responsible for

anti-microbial activity.

16 Ms. Rasmi Hakuduwal

Comparative Study of Soil Respiration in Two Different

Agricultural Crops in Bhaktapur

17 Ms. Himani Upreti Application of Bacteriophage to Control Hospital Acquired

Infection “A New Concept to Disinfect Hospital

Environment”

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S.N. Presenters Title

18 Ms. Sita Gyawali Spatial distribution of an invasive weed Chromoleana

odorata in Chitwan-Annapurna Landscape Area, Nepal

using knowledge based approaches

19 Ms. Srijana Paudel Spatial Distribution of Invasive Weed Mikania micrantha In

Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) Nepal using

Knowledge Based Approach

20 Ms. Tulsi Nayaju Detection of blaTEM and blaCTX-M Genes among the

Escherichia coli Isolated from Urinary Tract Infected

Patients

21 Mr. Suman Dhital Simulation Analysis on Variation of Electric Field and

Potential within Modified Electrostatic Wiggler

22 Ms. Sunita Baral Survey of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Chital Axis axis

(Erxleben, 1777) of Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan,

Nepal

S23 Ms. Kala Dumre Local People’s Perception towards Vultures and Vulture

Restaurant in Nawalparasi District, Nepal

24 Mr. Bikash Pokhrel Non-Specific Interaction between Plasmid DNA and Gold

Nanoparticles

25 Mr. Rabin Rachalica

33 Ponds Circuit Trip :- a modernized way to conserve water

system using Traditional Knowledge to promote Scientific

Tourism

26 Mr. Piyush Dahal Spatiotemporal analysis of drought characteristics in

Western Nepal using the Standardized Precipitation Index

27 Mr. Purshottam Mandal Characterization of tamrabhasma synthesized by modern

tools and techniques

28 Ms. Aastha Pudasainee Scenario of the need for change in food habit to

ensure rice trade balance in Nepal

29 Mr. Kuldeep Bhetwal

Dynamics of Soil and Root Respiration with Temperature

and Moisture in Mixed Forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun

National Park

30 Mr. Abhash Raj Subedi Utilization of class C and F fly ash: A detailed review

31 Mr. Lokendra Singh

Effect of different seed rates and sowing methods on yield of

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Kailali, Nepal

32 Mr. Suman Sapkota Dietary Assessment and Niche Overlap of Anurans in

Western Lowland Nepal

33 Ms. Dibya Bhatta Screening of Rice Genotypes Against Bacterial Leaf Blight

Disease

34 Ms. Sunita Shrestha Benthic Macro invertebrates and Seasonal Water Level

Fluctuation in Wetlands of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve,

Nepal

35 Mr. Ashok Sapkota

Computation of 2-D Heat Transfer in Building Wall to Wall

Junction Using Implicit Finite Difference Method

36 Mr. Pawan Shahand Interaction of SDS and CPC Mixed Surfactants with Dyes in

Alcohol-Water Mixed Solvent System

37 Mr. Yuwak KC Interaction between Local Space and Time Continuum and

Einstein’s Fabric of Space and Time

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S.N. Presenters Title

38 Mr. Vardhan Basnet Climatological GPS- TEC variation and comparison

with IRI- 2016 model

39 Ms. Bimala Dumaru

Assessment of spring water quality of Jorayal Rural

Municipality, Thuligaad watershed, Doti, Nepal

40 Mr. Tejaswi Shamasher Kunwar Exploration of Bacteriophage for bio control

41 Dr. Tirth Raj Ghimire Nematode parasites in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of goats

in Ratna Nagar, Chitwan, Nepal

42 Mr. Ritesh Shah Study of Solar Wind Parameters and Magnetic fields and

Modulation on Cosmic Ray Fluxes during Saint Patrick

Event 17th March 2015

43 Ms. Priyanka Bhatt Identifying divers of plant invasion in different wetlands of

Kanchanpur district, Far Western Nepal

44 Mr. Rabin Sharma Community Based Flood risk Management (A case study of

Rajapur Municipality, Bardiya

45

Ms. Roshan Babu Adhikari Gastrointestinal parasitism in pigs of Shaktikhor area in

central southern part of Nepal

46

Mr. Rajesh Paudel Scientific Validation of Lauha Bhasma with Ayurvedic and

Modern Parameters

47 Mr. Nischal Poudel Drone Technology for the Nepal

48

Mr. Prakash Man Shrestha Study of affecting factors of meteorological parameter on

solar radiation in Pokhara

49

Mr. Utsab Luitel Comparative study of protein and fat content in pure cow milk and

dairy milk

50

Mr. Ganesh Lamichhane Biofuel Production from Waste Cooking Oils and Its

Physicochemical Properties in Comparison to Petrodiesel

51

Mr. Dipesh Gyawali Waste Classification and Segregation System using

Convolutional Neural Network

52

Mr. Vivek Karn Premarshi Landslide Detection Using Computer Vision And A.I

53

Mr. Rohit Kumar Dev Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and Antibacterial

Assessment of Zirconium and Palladium complexes of TcSal

Mixed Ligand

54

Mr. Nikita Rayamajhi

Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures on

Transhumance Herding System in Amachhodingmo,

Rasuwa

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Innovative Exhibition

21-23 October 2019

(For all time)

S.N.

Name/ Organization Address

1. Fuse Machines Kathmandu

2. KU Robotics Club Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel

3. Karkhana Pvt. LTD Gyaneswor, Kathmandu

4. National Engineering and

Astronomical Research Society

Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu

5. Ram-Laxman Innovations Pvt.

LTD

Kathmandu

6. Science Teachers Association of

Nepal

Kathmandu

7. Robotic Association of Nepal Pulchowk, Lalitpur

8. Biotechnology Society of Nepal Bhaktapur

9. Mr. Ambar Mandal Dhanusha, Province 2

Oct 23, 2019 Second Half

(16:00-17:00)

Closing Ceremony Venue- Nepal-Dhuku Hall

End of all the events of the IYCSTI-2019

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Rapporteurs and Hall Managers for Parallel

Sessions

Hall-1

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Rapporteurs: Er. Buddhi Ram Banjade

Mr. Rupesh Shah

Hall Management: Er. Dibodh Lamichhane

Ms. Prativa Paudel

Hall-2

Nepa-Dhuku-1

Rapporteurs: Dr. Sabin Basi

Dr. Neel Kamal Koju

Mr. Gangasagar Sharma Gaudel

Hall Management: Mr. Karan Bhatta

Ms. Sunita Baral

Ms. Shova Thapa

Hall-3

Gosainkund

Rapporteurs: Mr. Roshan Lama

Mr. Prakash Dhakal

Hall Management: Ms. Richa Kumari Gupta

Er. Basant Bhusal

Hall-4

Begnas Hall

Rapporteurs: Ms. Shristi Shrestha

Ms. Rachana Shrestha

Ms. Pranita Poudyal

Ms. Shova Thapa

Hall Management: Ms. Anupama Ghimire

Er. Diwas Acharya

Ms. Sunita Baral

Ms. Prativa Paudel