Project 22-05, Kathmandu University

Huge congratulations to our students on completing their final year thesis defense! As a part of academic contribution, this year we spanned our student based projects across ground-source heat pumps, carbon markets, waste heat recovery, agrovoltaics, energy efficient buildings, thermal camouflage of vehicles, and EV driving cycle. Proud of their excellent work, and sincere thanks to our professors and evaluators for their mentorship and guidance!

Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are happy to announce that we are adding new dimension to our research domain: Temperature Calibration Bench

Features calibration of:
1. RTD PT100
2. K-Type Thermocouple
3. Temperature Transmitter
4. Thermistor
5. Bimetal Thermometer

All falling within the range of -10 to 110 degree Celsius!

This was an effort initiated by our lab under Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering with the financial support provided by EnergizeNepal Program.

Internship opportunity for 1st to 3rd year mechanical engineering undergraduates



Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

We feel immense pride in sharing the commendable research our students presented at this year's University Scholar Conference.These works, conducted under various academic capacities from our lab, showcase their dedication and potential.

1. Development of system machine language adaptive regulation for thermal comfort (SMART-COMFORT)
2. Numerical study of low temperature geothermal for space heating application
3. Devising CFA methodology for metal and steel industries of Nepal
4. Comparative analysis of thermal signatures in powertrains for optimized stealth in covert surveillance vehicles
5. Modeling of energy efficient chamber and testing thermal performance of fenestrations

Congratulations to all involved!

Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many happy returns of the day to our lead, Asst. Prof. Malesh Shah! The entire team wishes you the very best in your future endeavors and looks to you for continued inspiration!!

Call for Projects (2nd and 3rd year undergraduates)!

We are delighted to announce that 5 conference proceedings from our team have been added to our institutional repository!
These papers were presented at the 3rd International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (ICSciEnTec 2025), held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from April 28-30.

🔗 Access the papers here:
https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.007
https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.006
https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.009
https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.008
https://doi.org/10.17102/zmv8.i2.005

From a first-year project to a published paper!!! HUGE congratulations to our amazing second-year students Mr. Amshu Niraula, Mr. Rochak Dahal, Mr. Aadarsha Shrestha, Ms. Shrijika Malakar, Mr. Aaron Malla and Ms. Pranusha Shrestha for this incredible achievement!

Their research, presented at the CRHT - XII conference, has now been officially published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. This is a rare feat for undergraduate students and we are beyond proud!

Link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/1533/1/012016

🚀 The Stage is Set for Innovation! 🚀

Project 22-05 Lab at Kathmandu University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is incredibly excited to support the upcoming 4th University Scholar Conference (USC 2025) this November!

To all the student researchers and scholars pushing the boundaries of knowledge, this is your premier platform. Share your groundbreaking work and let's shape the future of technology together.

Key Conference Themes:
✅ Advanced Manufacturing & Emerging Tech
✅ Hydropower & Hydraulic Systems
✅ Energy Systems & Sustainability

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your work recognized. Selected papers will be published in prestigious journals like IOPscience and KUSET.

The deadline to submit your abstract is fast approaching!
📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: September 6, 2025
🔗 Learn more and submit your work: www.usc.ku.edu.np

We've seen brilliant projects come from our students, and we can't wait to see what you present this year. Good luck!

A huge congratulations to our brilliant students on successfully defending their Final Year Thesis! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off.

A heartfelt thank you for being an invaluable part of our lab—your contributions and enthusiasm have made a lasting impact.

Wishing you all tremendous success as you embark on the next exciting chapter of your journey.