Kirtipur, Nepal –– The Research Coordination and Development Council (RCDC) of Tribhuvan University (TU) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 19, 2025 with Dr. Babu R. Dawadi, Principal Investigator and the Director of Network, Cyber Security, and Digital Forensic Wing of LICT (NCSDF-Wing). Under this agreement, Dr. Dawadi will receive a research grant of Equiv. USD 15,000 to lead a pioneering study on intelligent network design and cybersecurity in the Nepali context.

The research, entitled “Latest Generation Intelligent Network Design, Deployment, and Security Prospects Analysis in the Context of Nepal (LISPAN)”, aims to address critical challenges in modern network architecture, deployment strategies, and cybersecurity measures tailored for Nepal’s evolving digital infrastructure. The study will also provide actionable insights into securing next-generation networks, enabling safer and more efficient digital services across the nation.

Dr. Dawadi, along with his co-investigator Dr. Prakash Poudyal, Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University, will spearhead this project, ensuring the research aligns with the highest technical, financial, and managerial standards, as per TU’s research guidelines.

“This research project represents a significant milestone for research in network security and intelligent systems in Nepal. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies, we aim to provide both theoretical and practical frameworks to strengthen the nation’s cyber resilience and enhance digital infrastructure capabilities, For this we are planning to engage many project groups from BE, thesis students from MSc and PhD Scholars to carry out this research ahead”, said Dr. Dawadi. 

This grant and research activities fall under the National Priority Area Research Program, emphasizing strategic research areas crucial for Nepal’s technological development. This collaboration between TU’s RCDC and Pulchowk Campus is expected to foster innovation, strengthen academic-industry linkages, and contribute significantly to Nepal’s network and cyber ecosystem