About
I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Rhode Island (URI), with a research focus on Human-computer Interaction (HCI), particularly accessible and inclusive design. Currently, I work as a graduate research assistant at the ASSET Lab at URI, where I apply digital signal processing and machine learning techniques on bio-signals to identify opioid use and medication states using real-world data.
Bio
Sansrit Paudel is a PhD student in computer science at the University of Rhode Island, advised by Prof. Krishna Venkatasubramanian. With a background in computer engineering, he brings prior professional experience that informs his research and was recognized as a world finalist in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021. Building on this foundation, his work integrates signal processing and machine learning techniques applied to biosignal data to address real-world challenges in opioid medication adherence, additionally he also works on the development of accessible virtual reality (VR) applications for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
News
2025
- Promising first time winner, Hack@URI Mini HackDay (Google Gemini) - developed Claroma, a VR application for interactive exploration of human anatomy, and received the promising first time winner award.
2024
- The Boston Globe featured the ASSET Lab’s work on using virtual reality to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2021
- Represented team Nepal at the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals 2021, where five teams from Asia were named among the top 12 finalists. Read the Microsoft news release .
Education
University of Rhode Island
Aug 2024 – Present
Ph.D. Student in Computer Science
Research: accessibility, digital signal processing, applied machine learning for healthcare, human–computer interaction.
Selected coursework: software engineering, digital signal processing, machine learning, large language models, machine learning for science and society.
Kathmandu University
2017 – 2022
B.E. in Computer Engineering
Selected Coursework: artificial intelligence, advanced calculus, compiler design, algorithms and complexity, engineering entrepreneurship, and more.
Ongoing Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Projects
MINDER
Designing signal processing methods for physiological data analysis. Developing machine learning pipelines to evaluate medication adherence in real-world settings. Supporting clinical decision-making through data driven insights.
Accessible virtual reality
Working in a research lab to support the design and development of accessible virtual reality application for users with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Publications
Environmental Satellite to Monitor Real-Time Environmental Parameter Changes in Response to Increased Climate Action
S. Paudel, A. Shrestha, A. Adhikari, S. Shrestha.
73rd International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France. (2022) | Link
Teaching Experience
CSC 301: Fundamentals of Programming Languages (Fall 2024)
Professor: Lutz Hamel
Mentored and supported 32+ undergraduate students by guiding them through foundational concepts in programming languages, including syntax, semantics, and problem-solving strategies.
CSC 411: Computer Organization (Spring 2024)
Professor: Christian Esteves
Supported 28+ undergraduate students in understanding the logical structure of computer systems, including assembly language programming, processor organization, instruction sets, memory hierarchy, and virtual memory. Provided guidance on projects and assignments involving low-level programming and system-level concepts.
Course DescriptionAwards
Promising first time winner, Hack@URI Mini HackDay (Google Gemini - 2025)
Service
Chair, tech committee - graduate student association
Lead the committee’s technology planning and support for student events, including hybrid meeting, organizing hackthons and coordination with campus partners.