Royal University of Bhutan
CDCL
ICSciEnTec
College of Science & TechnologyICSciEnTec 2026
International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology
📍 Namgay Heritage Hotel, Thimphu, Bhutan
Day 2
Technical Sessions
29th April 2026
Room 1 · R1 S2
Track 1 Civil Infrastructure, Materials, and Sustainable Architecture
Session Chair: Dr. Cheki Dorji, President, CST
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Dam Break Analysis: A Case Study of the Tala Hydropower Plant Dam using HEC-RAS | Kelzang Thinley | Druk Green Power Corporation, Bhutan |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Improving the Strength of Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete through Numerical Optimization | Lhundup Tshomo | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Daylight and Energy Performance Assessment of Passive Design Strategies in a Subtropical Commercial Building Using Honeybee Radiance in Bhutan | Leki Tshering | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | ☕ Tea Break | ||
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dam Break Analysis: A Case Study of the Tala Hydropower Plant Dam using HEC-RAS
Author/sKelzang Thinley
AffiliationDruk Green Power Corporation, Bhutan
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Improving the Strength of Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete through Numerical Optimization
Author/sLhundup Tshomo
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Daylight and Energy Performance Assessment of Passive Design Strategies in a Subtropical Commercial Building Using Honeybee Radiance in Bhutan
Author/sLeki Tshering
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
☕ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Tea Break
Room 2 · R2 S2
Track 2 Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Electrification
Session Chair: Mr. Kamal Chapagai, Lecturer, CST
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Challenges and Engineering Insights in Execution of Hydro-Electro Mechanical Works by Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL), Bhutan | Pelden Drukpa | Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL) |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Performance Evaluation of Box-Type Solar Cooker Using Reinforced Selective Coatings for Enhanced Thermal Efficiency. A Sustainable Approach for Clean Cooking in Nepal | Aaron Malla | Kathmandu University, Nepal |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Modeling and Simulation of 500mL Packaged Drinking Water Packaging Line | Chimi Rinzin | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | ☕ Tea Break | ||
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Challenges and Engineering Insights in Execution of Hydro-Electro Mechanical Works by Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL), Bhutan
Author/sPelden Drukpa
AffiliationBhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL)
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Performance Evaluation of Box-Type Solar Cooker Using Reinforced Selective Coatings for Enhanced Thermal Efficiency. A Sustainable Approach for Clean Cooking in Nepal
Author/sAaron Malla
AffiliationKathmandu University, Nepal
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Modeling and Simulation of 500mL Packaged Drinking Water Packaging Line
Author/sChimi Rinzin
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
☕ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Tea Break
Room 1 · R1 S3
Track 3 Artificial Intelligence, Computing, and Digital Transformation
Session Chair: Mr. Tandin Wangchuk, Sophia University, Tokyo
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Beyond Recurrence: Assessing the Computational Superiority of Generative Pre-trained Transformers over Bi-LSTMs for Dzongkha Language Modeling | Karma Wangchuk | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Support Vector Machine Models With Smooth Generalized Pinball Loss | Eckart Schulz | Suraneree University of Technology, Nakhon Rachasima, Thailand |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | DrukSerenity: A Culturally-Aware Multi-Agent Chatbot Framework for Mental Health Support in Bhutan | Sonam Eyden | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | 🍽 Lunch Break | ||
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Beyond Recurrence: Assessing the Computational Superiority of Generative Pre-trained Transformers over Bi-LSTMs for Dzongkha Language Modeling
Author/sKarma Wangchuk
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Support Vector Machine Models With Smooth Generalized Pinball Loss
Author/sEckart Schulz
AffiliationSuraneree University of Technology, Nakhon Rachasima, Thailand
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
DrukSerenity: A Culturally-Aware Multi-Agent Chatbot Framework for Mental Health Support in Bhutan
Author/sSonam Eyden
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
🍽 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM · Lunch Break
Room 2 · R2 S3
Track 4 Environmental Policy, Climate Science, and Engineering Education
Session Chair: CDCL
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Wind Simulation in a Lake Surrounded by Steep Mountains — Using Lake Suwa in Japan as an Example | Masashi Toyota | Nagano Prefectural Government Office, Japan |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Emerging Patterns of Precipitation Extremes in Bhutan: A Multi-Dataset Evaluation | Vasker Sharma | Jigme Namgyal Engineering College, RUB |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Algorithmic Modeling and Efficiency Prediction of Low-Cost Hydraulic Ram Pump | Dependra Prasad Bhandari | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | 🍽 Lunch Break | ||
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wind Simulation in a Lake Surrounded by Steep Mountains — Using Lake Suwa in Japan as an Example
Author/sMasashi Toyota
AffiliationNagano Prefectural Government Office, Japan
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Emerging Patterns of Precipitation Extremes in Bhutan: A Multi-Dataset Evaluation
Author/sVasker Sharma
AffiliationJigme Namgyal Engineering College, RUB
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Algorithmic Modeling and Efficiency Prediction of Low-Cost Hydraulic Ram Pump
Author/sDependra Prasad Bhandari
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
🍽 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM · Lunch Break
Room 1 · R1 S4
Track 3 Artificial Intelligence, Computing, and Digital Transformation
Session Chair: Professor Eckart Schulz, Suraneree University of Technology, Thailand
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Knowledge-Action Gap and Optimism Bias in Digital Scam Prevention in the Royal University of Bhutan | Tandin Wangchuk | Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University, Tokyo |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Parameter Recovery of Vasicek Model with Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks: A Synthetic Study with Zero-Coupon Pricing Implications | Tshewang Phuntsho | Gedu College of Business Studies, RUB |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | ☕ Tea Break | ||
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Knowledge-Action Gap and Optimism Bias in Digital Scam Prevention in the Royal University of Bhutan
Author/sTandin Wangchuk
AffiliationFaculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University, Tokyo
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Parameter Recovery of Vasicek Model with Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks: A Synthetic Study with Zero-Coupon Pricing Implications
Author/sTshewang Phuntsho
AffiliationGedu College of Business Studies, RUB
☕ 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Tea Break
Room 2 · R2 S4
Track 2 Power Systems, Renewable Energy, and Electrification
Session Chair: Mr. Saurabh Motiwala, Solar Expert, STAR-C, International Solar Alliance
Total allocated time is inclusive of Q&A sessions
| Time | Paper Title | Author/s | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Hydrological Uncertainty and Its Tariff Implications: Rethinking Power Purchase Pricing for Bhutan Power Sectors | Rinzin Choden | Electricity Regulatory Authority, Bhutan |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Design and Implementation of IoT Based Electrical Parameter Monitoring Module and Visualization System in JNEC Distribution Network | Dawa Choden | Jigme Namgyal Engineering College, RUB |
| 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM | Presentation on STAR-C Lab, CST | Mr. Saurabh Motiwala | College of Science and Technology, RUB |
| 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM | ☕ Tea Break | ||
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Hydrological Uncertainty and Its Tariff Implications: Rethinking Power Purchase Pricing for Bhutan Power Sectors
Author/sRinzin Choden
AffiliationElectricity Regulatory Authority, Bhutan
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Design and Implementation of IoT Based Electrical Parameter Monitoring Module and Visualization System in JNEC Distribution Network
Author/sDawa Choden
AffiliationJigme Namgyal Engineering College, RUB
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Presentation on STAR-C Lab, CST
Author/sMr. Saurabh Motiwala
AffiliationCollege of Science and Technology, RUB
☕ 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM · Tea Break
Room 1 · Closing
🏅 Closing Ceremony
Coordinators: Chair / MC / Organising Team & Media Team
| Time | Event | Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM – 3:10 PM | Reflection Video | Media Team | |
| 3:10 PM – 4:00 PM | Certificate Awarding CeremonyPresenters · Poster Participants · Volunteers | Chair / MC / Organising Team | |
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Reflection Video
CoordinatorMedia Team
3:10 PM – 4:00 PM
🏅 Certificate Awarding Ceremony
Presenters · Poster Participants · Volunteers
CoordinatorChair / MC / Organising Team
✦ End of Day 2 ✦