Participants from Khwopa Engineering College, Dr. Phanindra Prasad Bhandari and Mr. Arjun Kumar Gaire, recently attended the Third International Conference on Applications of Mathematics to Nonlinear Sciences (AMNS – 2023). The conference, held in Pokhara, Nepal from 25th to 28th May 2023, aimed to provide a platform for scientists from various fields to discuss the applications of mathematics in natural and health sciences, engineering, and finance.
The conference was jointly organized by the Association of Nepalese Mathematicians in America (ANMA), Nepal Mathematical Society (NMS), the central department of mathematics at Tribhuvan University, and the department of mathematics at Kathmandu University. The opening session was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Mr. Surendra Raj Pandey, and addressed by prominent figures such as Prof. Dr. Premnarayan Aryal, VC of Pokhara University, Ram Chandra Kafle, President of ANMA, and Prof. Dr. Narayan Prasad Pahari, President of NMS.
With participants from 21 different countries, the conference showcased its international prominence. The program featured four parallel sessions each day, covering various areas of mathematics and nonlinear sciences, including differential equations/nonlinear analysis, mathematical biology, probability, statistics, big data, algebra, topology, mathematics education, and numerical analysis. Over 151 research papers, along with plenary talks and special invited talks, were presented during the conference.
Dr. Phanindra Prasad Bhandari presented his research on "Maximum Flow on Lossy-network with Flow-dependent Loss Factors," which applied network flow problems to real-world scenarios. Mr. Arjun Kumar Gaire presented his paper on the "Ratio Exponentiated Log-Logistic Distribution," which introduced a new probability distribution and its application to real data sets. Additionally, Dr. Phanindra Prasad Bhandari chaired two scientific sessions.
During their visit, the participants had the opportunity to explore local places near the conference venue during the conference excursion, enjoying the breathtaking views of lakes and mountains in Pokhara.
Overall, the participants from Khwopa Engineering College found the conference to be highly beneficial for their research work, teaching strategies, and practical applications of mathematics in engineering. They believe that the knowledge and insights gained will greatly contribute to their academic endeavors.