Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science
University of Arkansas
08/2021 - 07/2026
Courses:
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Information Retrieval
- Data Mining
- Algorithms
- AI Ethics
Special:
- Research focus: Large Language Models, Generative AI, Robust NLP, Causal Inference
M.S. in Computer Science
University of Arkansas
08/2021 - 12/2024
Courses:
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Advanced Information Retrieval
- Data Mining
- Algorithms
- AI Ethics
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Technology (BSc CSIT)
Tribhuvan University
2015 - 2019
Courses:
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Artificial Intelligence
- Database Management Systems
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Software Engineering
- Image Processing
- Computer Graphics
Experience
Research, teaching, and leadership roles that shaped my work in machine learning and NLP.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Arkansas
Project: Fair and Robust Language Models
Instructor: Prof. Lu Zhang
08/2021 - Present
Fayetteville, AR, USA
- Conduct research on fair and robust language models using large language models and causal inference
- Develop methods for counterfactual text generation and style transfer using LoRA, contrastive learning, and representation-level constraints
- Design evaluation frameworks using LLM-as-a-judge and embedding-based semantic metrics
- Publish research on robust NLP models and adversarial detection in venues such as AACL-IJCNLP and Entropy
Extracurricular
President
Nepalese Student Association (NeSA)
Project: Community and Cultural Events
10/2024 - 11/2025
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
- Served as President of the Nepalese Student Association (NeSA) for the 2024–2025 academic year
- Organized major cultural and community events including Nepali New Year Night, Nepali Game Night, and Deusi Bhailo celebration
- Managed organizational funds, budgeting, and financial planning for student events
- Coordinated with university administration and local Nepalese community organizations
- Led event planning, logistics, volunteer coordination, and community outreach