Dr. Tek Raj Chhetri
Dr. Tek Raj Chhetri is a researcher and founder of the CAIR-Nepal. He conducts research in artificial intelligence, …
Technology aligned with society.
CAIR-Nepal, short for the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research Nepal, is an independent, private research institute established in early 2023 to advance scientific research and education in Nepal as artificial intelligence reshapes every aspect of human life.
About CAIR-Nepal
Research for human and social good.
Modern computing technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things, are transforming the world and causing a paradigm shift in every aspect of human life today. One can only imagine the impact of modern computing technologies like AI in the future. As AI and other computing technologies pave the way more and more into all facets of human life, it is important to understand the impact, both positive and negative, that modern technologies can have and build technologies that align with societal values. In addition to developing technological solutions, it is of equal importance to ensure that users are technologically literate. This is because ensuring the safe use of the technology and minimizing any potential technological risk lie not just in the hands of the developer but also the users. It is for this reason that CAIR-Nepal was established in early 2023 and aims to promote scientific research and education in Nepal.
Mission & vision
A globally connected center of excellence.
Our mission
To advance research and development in artificial intelligence and computer science in Nepal and beyond—fostering innovation, building capacity, and nurturing a sustainable ecosystem that benefits society and promotes inclusive technological progress.
Our vision
To become a globally recognized center of excellence in artificial intelligence research and innovation, advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing both global and context-specific challenges through responsible and impactful technological development.
Our objectives
From foundational inquiry to public impact.
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Advance Foundational and Applied Research
To conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, computer science, and related interdisciplinary fields, contributing to global scientific progress and localized innovation. -
Build Research Capacity and Talent
To train and mentor the next generation of researchers, engineers, and policy thinkers through structured programs, workshops, fellowships, and international collaborations. -
Promote Responsible and Ethical AI
To develop and advocate for AI systems that are transparent, accountable, fair, and aligned with human values, ensuring ethical deployment across sectors. -
Foster Innovation and Technology Transfer
To translate research into practical solutions by supporting entrepreneurship, industry partnerships, and the development of tools that address real-world challenges. -
Strengthen Interdisciplinary and International Collaboration
To engage in meaningful collaborations with academic institutions, civil society, and international partners to co-create knowledge and solutions with global relevance and local impact. -
Facilitate Knowledge Dissemination and Public Engagement
To promote open science and inclusive dialogue by organizing conferences, publishing research, and creating accessible resources that inform and empower communities. -
Inform Policy and Governance
To contribute research-based insights that support evidence-informed policymaking in areas such as AI governance, data privacy, digital rights, and technology ethics.
Research portfolio
Where our inquiry concentrates.
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Knowledge Representation & Reasoning
The objective of Knowledge Representation and Reasoning is to conduct research on how knowledge can be structured, modeled, and used …
02Responsible AI
The objective of responsible AI is to conduct research that focuses on the design of fair AI algorithms or systems …
03Applied AI
Applied AI research looks at how AI can be used to solve problems in the real world, such as in …
04Human-centered AI
Human-centered AI research focuses on designing AI with human-centricity, teaming AI with humans as opposed to AI alone.
05Digital Healthcare
The goal of digital healthcare research is to explore the application of AI in healthcare such as predictive biomarkers.
06Social Computing
Social computing is the study of how people interact with technology to communicate, collaborate, and share information in social contexts.
Our foundation
Knowledge in service.
CAIR-Nepal advances AI for social good through knowledge, technology, and ethical stewardship.
Our foundation draws on the Bhagavad Gita's elevation of knowledge and the Biblical principle of using one's gifts in service of others.
श्रेयान्द्रव्यमयाद्यज्ञाज्ज्ञानयज्ञः परन्तप। सर्वं कर्माखिलं पार्थ ज्ञाने परिसमाप्यते॥
Knowledge · Compassion · Service · Ethics · Community
CAIR-Nepal embraces Nepal's multilingual, multi-ethnic, and multicultural society. Equal opportunity and different perspectives are essential to meaningful innovation. Unity in diversity
People
The researchers behind the work.
Abhash Shrestha
His research focuses on Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Semih Yumusak
Dr. Semih Yumusak is currently a Research Fellow at the Web and Internet Science (WAIS) group, which researches …
Jubril Gbolahan Adigun
Jubril Gbolahan Adigun is a researcher at the Quality Engineering Group, Department of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck. …
Prof. Dr. Sanju Tiwari
Prof. Dr. Sanju Tiwari, CEO and Founder of ShodhGuru Research Labs, India,is a Senior Researcher at Universidad Autonoma …
Subigya Gautam
Subigya Gautam is an MS Computer Science candidate at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, specializing in AI, …