Currently I am working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Learning Engineering Institute at Arizona State University, conducting my research under the mentorship of Dr. Danielle McNamara.
I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science at The University of Memphis, where I conducted my research in the Language and Information Processing (LIPS) Lab under the guidance of Dr. Vasile Rus in the Department of Computer Science. My research focused on NLP, machine learning, and large language models, with an emphasis on educational AI, code comprehension, and automated assessment. I also worked on developing benchmark datasets and fine-tuning language models to improve intelligent, user-centered learning systems. Prior to that, I completed my MS in Computer Science at the University of Memphis in 2023 and obtained my B.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Technology from the Tribhuvan University in Nepal.
Beyond my main research, I am also interested in NLP for low-resource languages, especially Nepali, where I have worked on creating benchmark datasets and developing algorithms for named entity recognition. If you are interested in such work, let’s connect and work together.
In my free time, I love being outdoors;playing soccer, going on hikes, or camping with friends. I also enjoy unwinding with a good book or getting lost in a movie or documentary. When I want to relax and recharge, I usually play my guitar or play a game of chess to keep my mood fresh.