Hello—I’m Aayush Bista, a passionate Electrical Engineer, researcher, designer, and consultant dedicated to advancing energy-efficient lighting systems.

🌟 Niche Expertise & Vision

My core focus lies in lighting design and control systems, particularly for cultural and heritage sites. I’ve committed my career to harnessing LED technology, IoT-enabled lighting, and automated control to blend energy efficiency with striking visual aesthetics Aayush Bista+10Aayush Bista+10Aayush Bista+10.

Academic & Professional Journey

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (Aug 2025 – PRESENT)

• Master of Research in Electrical Engineering, Kathmandu University (Apr 2022)

• Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics, Kathmandu University (2018), with a semester abroad at Frederick University, Cyprus (2017). 

• Formerly served as Lecturer at Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University (Feb 2024 – June 2025)
• Formerly served as Project Manager at MODEv, Technical Training Center, Kathmandu University (Feb 2023- December 2024, Funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway through Energize Nepal)
• Formerly served as Research Engineer and Research Associate at Kathmandu University’s Center for Electric Power Engineering and PBL SA (2019–2024)

Research & Publications

I’ve authored and co-authored over 10 scientific papers, covering topics such as:

• LED lighting optimization for Nepalese heritage architecture

• Integration of daylight and electric lighting in commercial buildings

• Lighting control strategies for smart buildings and energy efficiency
  My work has been featured in international conferences—including IEEE LS18 (Mumbai), CIE Midterm Meeting (Malaysia), and SEGT (Thailand) .

Projects & Industry Leadership

• Leading the MODEv Project, funded by the Norwegian MFA through EnergizeNepal, aiming to convert IC-engine vehicles to electric vehicles in collaboration with KU, Hydrolab Nepal, NTNU, and SINTEF .

• Founder of Bista Brothers Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd., where I’m spearheading the development of Urja Meter, an app-based system for energy monitoring and smart building management. 

Consulting & Design Services

Through my consultancy, I deliver:

• Electrical and lighting design

• Home automation and BMS solutions

• DIALux Evo simulations and on-site installations for temples and historic structures across Nepal

Let’s Connect

Whether you’re looking to design elegant and efficient lighting for heritage sites, integrate automation in your building systems, or develop energy-aware IoT solutions—I’d love to collaborate. Feel free to reach out via aayushbista1@gmail.com or explore my Portfolio and Blog for recent work and publications.