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General Information

Full Name Jeevan Chapagain
Languages English, Nepali, Hindi

Education

  • AUG 2019 - MAY 2025
    PhD Computer Science
    University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
    • Research Interests
      • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
      • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
      • Machine Learning
      • Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS)
      • Data Science
  • AUG 2019 - DEC 2023
    MS Computer Science
    University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA
  • OCT 2013 - OCT 2017
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
    Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology
    • Relevant Courses
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Information Retreival
      • Data Mining

Experience

  • AUG 2019 - Current
    Graduate Data Science and NLP Research Assistant
    Institute of Intelligent Systems, University of Memphis
    • Fine-tuned Meta Llama3 8B model using LoRA for automated assessment of student code comprehension responses, achieving a 30% improvement in assessment accuracy compared to the base model.
    • Created a system using LLMs such as GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo to automatically generate high-quality explanations for JAVA code, improving student learning outcomes and reducing instructor workload.
    • Fine-tuned transformer-based models for answer assessment of student response in program comprehension, significantly enhancing accuracy and reliability of assessments in computer science education
    • Curated and published SelfCode and SelfCode 2.0, a novel dataset of sentence pairs mapping student explanations to expert standards, enabling a 25% improvement in AI model accuracy for automated assessment.
    • Designed and deployed a machine learning-based web service to evaluate students’ responses in code comprehension, resulting in a 35% increase in student learning based on the feedback provided.
  • OCT 2017- MAY 2019
    Software Engineer
    Kulchan Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Delivered 10+ web applications and software solutions on schedule, achieving a client satisfaction rate exceeding 95%
    • Implemented RESTful APIs using SpringBoot, successfully integrating with 3 mobile applications
    • Demonstrated strong communication skills through regular reporting of project results ensuring transparent progress updates to clients

Skills

  • Technical Skills
    • Programming & Scripting: Python, R, SQL, Java
    • Machine Learning and AI: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, HuggingFace, LLMs, CNN, LSTM, BERT, NLP, Deep Learning, Random Forests, SVM, Decision Tree, Logistic Regression, XGBoost, Ensemble Methods, Predictive Modeling, Segmentation, Clustering, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling
    • Data Science & Analytics: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, WEKA, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Time Series Analysis, Regression Analysis, PCA, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
    • Big Data & Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Data Modeling, ETL processes, Data Mining
    • Cloud & DevOps: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Docker, RESTful APIs, Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS, Apache
    • Business Intelligence: Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, KPI Analysis, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Airflow, AirTable, Dashboard Design, Google Analytics