Dr Narayan Nepal
About
Dr Narayan Nepal, PhD, MEng, BE is currently a Faculty Leader under the school of Technology across the campuses of Yoobee College of Creative Innovation (Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington). He is an engineer, researcher, writer, and publisher of many articles in the general areas of wireless communications and networking. His research examines the efficient usage of the frequency spectrum to ensure seamless communication for cutting-edge networks. His prolific experience in the cutting-edge industry includes tertiary teaching, lecturing, and programme leadership positions at several leading New Zealand and South Asian Institutes.
Dr. Narayan is currently investigating low-cost cybersecurity solutions for small and medium enterprise businesses using blockchain-based solutions. His research interests lie in the areas of software engineering, cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, blockchain, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and intelligent transportation system.
Academic Qualifications
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018
Thesis: Spectrum monitoring in cognitive radio networks using error vector magnitude
Research Outputs
Publications
Theses and Dissertations (Open Access)
Nepal, N. (2018). Spectrum monitoring in cognitive radio networks using error vector magnitude [Doctoral thesis, University of Canterbury]. UC Research Repository. https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/16349
eBooks
Zeeshan, F., Nepal, N., & Norouzifard, M. (2023). Measurement and forecasting of fluctuating cryptocurrency prices using deep learning. In Proceedings of the 9th international conference on computer and communication engineering (ICCCE), August 15-16, 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (pp. 258-263). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCCE58854.2023.10246100
Tirumala, S. S., Nepal, N., & Ray, S. K. (2022). Raspberry pi-based intelligent cyber defense systems for SMEs: An exploratory study. In S. Paiva, X. Li, & S. I. Lopes, et al. (Eds.). Science and technologies for smart cities: Proceedings of the smart city 360° international summit virtual event, December 2-4, 2021 (pp. 3-14). Lecture notes of the institute for computer sciences, social informatics and telecommunications engineering, vol. 442. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06371-8_1
Nepal, N., Martin, P., Taylor, D., & Coulson, A. (2021). Performance evaluation of EVM based primary user monitoring in cognitive radio systems. In Proceedings of the 93rd vehicular technology conference (VTC), April 25-28, 2021, Helsinki, Finland (pp. 1-5). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC2021-Spring51267.2021.9449042
Journal Articles
Zeeshan, F., Nepal, N., & Norouzifard, M. (2024). Use of artificial intelligence in Ethereum forecasting: The deep learning Models RNN and CNN with ensemble averaging technique. International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology (IJIST), 6(5), 266–274. https://journal.50sea.com/index.php/IJIST/article/view/773
Tirumala, S. S., Nepal, N., & Ray, S. K. (2022). Raspberry pi-based intelligent cyber defense systems for SMEs and smart-homes: An exploratory study. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities, 6(18). https://doi.org/10.4108/eetsc.v6i18.2345
Nepal, N., Martin, P. A., Taylor, D. P., & Coulson, A. J. (2019). Performance of quickest spectrum sensing for EVM-based change detection. IET Communications, 13(6), 712-717. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-com.2018.5732
Conferences
Yalda, R., Nepal, N., & El Hawari, T. (2024, April 27-29). Enhancing IoT security affordably with Raspberry Pi and open-source IDS/IPS [Conference paper presentation]. IC_ASET’2024: IEEE International Conference on Advanced Systems and Emergent Technologies, Tunisia.
Zeeshan, F., & Nepal, N. (2024, April 29-30). Use of artificial intelligence in Ethereum forecasting: The deep learning models RNN and CNN with Ensemble averaging technique [Conference paper presentation]. The International Conference on Innovations in Computing Technologies and Information Sciences (ICTIS-2024), April 29-30, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Zeeshan, F., Nepal, N., & Norouzifard, M. (2023, August 15-16). Measurement and forecasting of fluctuating cryptocurrency prices using deep learning [Conference paper presentation]. Engineering Research for a Sustainable World: The 9th International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering (ICCCE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tirumala, S. S., Nepal, N., (2022, June 16-17). Identifying malware variants through DNA sequence-based signature extraction [Conference poster presentation]. The 21st European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ECCWS22), University of Chester, England.
Tirumala, S. S., Nepal, N., & Ray, S. K. (2021, December 2-4). Raspberry pi-based intelligent cyber defense systems for SMEs: An exploratory study [Conference paper presentation]. Science and Technologies for Smart Cities: 7th EAI International Conference, Smart City 360° International Summit, Virtual event.
Nepal, N., Martin, P., Taylor, D., & Coulson, A. (2021, April 25-28). Performance evaluation of EVM based primary user monitoring in cognitive radio systems [ Conference paper presentation]. The 93rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), Helsinki, Finland.
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