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Dhiraj Pyakurel
Lecturer in Computer Engineering · Researcher · Project Supervisor
I teach programming, algorithms, data structures, machine learning and related areas while guiding bachelor's and master's students through research and software projects. Explore my publications, teaching interests, supervised projects and academic work.
Python & Programming
Algorithms
Machine Learning
Research Supervision
teaching
Courses I teach
A running list of the subjects I currently lecture and hold labs for. Replace with your real course catalogue.
def python_programming():
Python Programming
Core syntax through to file I/O, OOP, and small applied projects — the entry point for most students into programming.
semester 1lab-based
def data_structures():
Data Structures
Arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs, with an emphasis on when to reach for each in real problems.
corelab-based
def algorithms():
Design & Analysis of Algorithms
Complexity analysis, greedy and dynamic programming, graph algorithms — theory paired with implementation.
coremath-heavy
def machine_learning():
Machine Learning
Supervised and unsupervised methods, model evaluation, and a project-based lab manual covering 12 sessions.
electiveproject-based
def simulation():
Simulation & Modeling
Discrete-event and stochastic simulation, queueing systems, and building models students can trust.
elective
def capstone_studio():
Capstone Project Studio
Weekly studio sessions where final-year students scope, build, and defend their capstone projects.
year 4advising
research
Publications
Papers and conference work. Swap in real titles, venues, and links.
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
supervision
Students & projects
Bachelor's and master's students I'm currently supervising or have supervised.
Bachelor's
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in progressBachelor's
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completed 2025Master's
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in progressMaster's
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completed 2024achievements
Honours & recognition
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2025
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2023
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2021
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Latest posts
Notes on teaching, research, and things I'm building.
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