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Computer Science Students Innovate in Nepal: A Transformative Global Experience
In March 2024, a group of eight Computer Science students from Leeds Beckett, accompanied by Dr. Pooneh Bagheri Zadeh, Course Director for BSc/MEng Computer Science, travelled to Nepal for an academic visit as part of the LBU Global Student Exchange Programme.
The students collaborated closely with peers and staff from our partner institution, The British College (TBC), to work on technical projects addressing research gaps and technological needs in Nepal. These projects, tailored to Nepal's unique landscape and climate, offered students a remarkable opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, build international relationships, and expand their global outlook.
The highlight of the programme was the final-day pitch and presentation of innovative IoT projects developed by student teams during the five-day visit. These presentations demonstrated the students' creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate across cultures.
Students and staff from Leeds Beckett University and The British College.
During the visit, the students developed four innovative projects. Group A worked on a Flood Detection System using Raspberry Pi and an Ultrasonic Sensor, with team members Zach Smith and James Westoby from Leeds Beckett University, and Kanchan Koirala and Samyojan Devkota from The British College.
Group A: Zach Smith (LBU), James Westoby (LBU), Kanchan Koirala (TBC), Samyojan Devkota (TBC).
Group B focused on a Smart Traffic Management System using Arduino and IR Sensors, consisting of Laura Gandia Garcia-Morales, Nojendra Ola from LBU, and Sweing Nakarmi and Agrata Bhattarai from TBC.
Group B: Laura Gandia Garcia-Morales (LBU), Nojendra Ola (LBU), Sweing Nakarmi (TBC), Agrata Bhattarai (TBC).
Group C created a Smart Gardening System using Raspberry Pi, a Temperature Sensor, Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor, and a Photoresistor, with Bradley Leach and Islam Elserougi from LBU, and Rajashwi Shrestha and Anamol Dhakal from TBC. This project also won the £50 Cognni prize at Showcase 2024.
Group C: Bradley Leach (LBU, Islam Elserougi (LBU), Rajashwi Shrestha (TBC), Anamol Dhakal (TBC).
Lastly, Group D developed a Handheld Water Quality Control System using Arduino, a TDS Sensor, and an HC-05 Bluetooth Sensor, with team members Kanika Mathur and Max Yan from LBU, and Shreyash Parajuli and Diwon Sigdel from TBC.
Group D: Kanika Mathur (LBU), Max Yan (LBU), Shreyash Parajuli (TBC), Diwon Sigdel (TBC).
A Transformative Experience
The visit was a resounding success, marked by the creation of innovative, industry-relevant solutions and valuable opportunities for both students and partner institutions. This initiative allowed participants to broaden their academic horizons, fostering meaningful cross-cultural connections that enriched their personal and professional development.
Through programmes like this, Leeds Beckett University reaffirms its commitment to global education, academic excellence, and creating diverse, impactful learning experiences.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the prospect of further collaborations with The British College, aiming to strengthen international partnerships and make lasting contributions to the academic community.
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Dr Pooneh Bagheri Zadeh
Dr. Pooneh Bagheri Zadeh is Course Director in Computer Science at Leeds Beckett University. Her current research covers Image/video processing, Computer Vision in AI drones, Intelligent system, Digital Forensics/Security, Image/Video Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Video Analytics, Super-Resolution and Hyper-Spectral Imaging.
