Pokhara University Hosts Data Science and Decision-Making Training
The Faculty of Science and Technology at Pokhara University, in collaboration with the School of Engineering and coordinated by the MSc Bioinformatics program, successfully conducted a two-day Human Resource Development Program titled "Data Science and Decision-Making: Tools, Technologies, and Applications" on Ashadh 20–21, 2082 (July 4–5, 2025) at the “EGEA Green Lab” located in Vijayapur Block B.
Workshop Focus and Objectives
Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Buddhi Raj Joshi, shared that the workshop was designed to teach statistical analysis using Python programming and to build participants’ skills in using modern tools and technologies related to artificial intelligence. He highlighted the need to continue such workshops to promote interdisciplinary research within the university.
Opening and Closing Remarks
During the opening session, Dr. Om Prakash Giri, Director of the School of Engineering, delivered the welcome speech, and Dr. Namaraj Dhami, Executive Director of the Pokhara University Research Center, extended his best wishes.
At the closing session, Dr. Niraj KC, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Engineering at Lumbini Technical University, and Dr. Niranjan Shrestha, President of the Pokhara University Faculty Association, stated that the workshop had achieved its intended goals, and the next steps would depend on the participants’ continued practice.
Session Facilitators
Throughout the two days, the sessions were facilitated by the following experts:
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Dr. Kapil Adhikari, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Gandaki University
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Dr. Niraj KC, Dean, Faculty of IT and Engineering, Lumbini Technical University
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Abiskar Bhushal, Research Officer, Physics Research Initiatives
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Assistant Professors Yagya Nath Rimal and Madan Baral, School of Engineering, Pokhara University
Topics Covered
The workshop included discussions on:
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Statistical science
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Quantitative and qualitative data analysis using Python programming
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Core concepts and practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Policies, infrastructure, and integration of research in Nepal’s data science field
Participants and Management
A total of 26 participants took part in the training, including:
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20 faculty members from various faculties and schools of the university
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6 first-year students from the MSc Bioinformatics program under the School of Engineering
The workshop was coordinated by Madan Baral, the program coordinator of the MSc Bioinformatics program. Students currently enrolled in the same program played an important role in managing the event.
