Building applied AI for Nepal
Pankaj Adhikari
Software Engineering Master’s student at Nankai University, researching and delivering cost-efficient AI systems for government transparency and real-world impact in Nepal.
Current focus
AI research & prompt engineering
Building applied AI workflows (RAG, agents, automation) for public sector transparency and citizen-facing services in Nepal.
About me
Hi, I’m Pankaj Adhikari — a software engineering master’s student and applied AI researcher focused on building transparent, trustworthy systems for Nepal.
I prototype AI solutions that turn complex documents into citizen-ready insights and support public sector accountability. My work combines pragmatic engineering with research-driven evaluation.
Technical toolkit
Selected projects
Applied AI projects for Nepal’s real-world problems
From government transparency systems to RAG-powered registration tools, I focus on accessible, cost-efficient AI that makes public information easier to trust and use.
Government Transparency Systems (AI-assisted)
Research prototypes for document understanding, summarization, and citizen-facing access to public information.
Increase accountability via traceability and clear reporting.
Local AI Company Registration (Nepal)
RAG-powered tool to simplify Nepali business registration using TypeScript + LLM APIs.
Make compliance faster for local founders.
Nepal Travel Planner (Agentic + Traceable)
A cost-efficient travel AI with automated logging workflows on Coze.
Deliver trustworthy, traceable itineraries.
Sales Data & Automation
Python data pipelines for processing, analytics, and business workflow automation.
Ship insights with minimal operational cost.
Focus areas
Building AI for transparency, trust, and Nepal’s communities
I care about applied AI that strengthens accountability and delivers measurable citizen impact.
Applied AI for Nepali
Low-resource language workflows for real-world impact.
Efficient LLM Systems
Cost-aware RAG, agents, and automation for emerging markets.
Public Sector Transparency
AI systems that surface accountability in local and national bodies.
Research
Academic interests and AI systems research
Exploring machine learning, computer vision, and AI systems to deliver robust, traceable workflows for government transparency in Nepal.
Machine Learning
Deep learning, representation learning, model efficiency.
Computer Vision
Image processing, video analysis, multi-modal learning.
AI Systems
RAG evaluation, observability, and traceable agent workflows.
Content & community
- Content creator on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
- Researcher & developer building AI for Nepal
Connect with me
I collaborate on applied AI for Nepal, public sector transparency, and responsible AI systems. Let’s build something meaningful.
Let’s collaborate