Education
2019: PhD in Area Studies(Specializing in Media Studies, and Science and Technology Studies), Kyoto University
Dissertation: Digital Transitions and the Making of Online Newspapers in Nepal
2007: Postgraduate (Master's degree) in Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University
Thesis: Politics of ‘Communications for Development’: Intentions of National Communication Service Plans 1971 and Its Consequences on Three National Communication Institutions in Nepal (1971-1990)
2005: Undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) in Journalism and Mass Communication, English, Tribhuvan University
2001: Higher Secondary (Intermediate ) in Journalism and Mass Communication, English, and Economics, Tribhuvan University
Academic Appointments
2023–2026
Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South
Northwestern University in Qatar
Global Postdoctoral Scholar/Adjunct Lecturer
2020–2023
Polygon College
Purbanchal University, Nepal
Academic/Research Head
2021–2023
Madan Bhandari Memorial College
Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Lecturer
2012
College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Purbanchal University, Nepal
Lecturer
2009–2023
Martin Chautari Research Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
Senior Researcher (2019–2023)
Researcher (2011–2019)
Research Associate (2010–2011)
Research Assistant (2009–2010)
Teaching experience
Northwestern University in Qatar, 2024–2025
Undergraduate Instructor of Record
Internet and Society
Communication Technology and Society
Polygon College, Purbanchal University, 2020–2023
Graduate Instructor of Record
Mass Communication Theories and Practices
Mass Media Industry and Society
The SAARC and the Media
Development Journalism
Madan Bhandari Memorial College, Tribhuvan University, 2021–2023
Graduate Instructor of Record
Introduction to Mass Communication Theory
Research Methodology and Media
College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Purbanchal University, 2012
Undergraduate Instructor of Record
Introduction to Mass Communication and Journalism
Editorial Boards of Journals
Communication, Culture and Critique
Samaj Adhyayan
Supervisor
Purbanchal University, Nepal (Postgraduates)
2026: The Frustration of Seeking Information: An Autoethnography of Right to Information Implementation in Nepal, Kalpana Bhattarai (in Nepali).
2025: Current Status of Television Reality Shows in Nepal, Nisha Manandhar.
2024: History of Print Journalism in Mohattari District, Rajkaran Mahato (in Nepali).
2024: Role of Social Media Platform in the Local Election 2022: Representation of Balen Shah by Routine of Nepal Banda, Bidhya Bhattarai,
2024: Discourse of Self Employment Journalism, Sita Maya Poudel (in Nepali).
2023: Women Journalist Organizations in Kathmandu Valley: A Case Study, Man Bahadur Bhandari
2023: The Use of Katuwal Communication System in Nepal: A Study of Doti District, Gautam Bahadur Rokaya (In Nepali)
2023: Types of News Related to Coverage of the Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism in Pokhara in Daily Newspapers, Jamuna Barsha Sharma (In Nepali)
2023: Public Relations in Nepali Administration: A Case of Hello Sarkar, Hari Kumar Katuwal(in Nepali)
2023: Operational Strategy During Covid 19: A Case Study of AP1 Television, Sudeep Sapkota
2023: History of Print Journalism in Dadeldhura District, Uttir Bista (in Nepali)
2022: The Use of Radio Nepal in Rural Area: A Case of Rupa Rural Municipality of Kaski, Benju Sharma
2022: Journalists-Friendly Strategy of Government-owned Radio during Covid Pandemic: A Case of Radio Nepal, Tulsi Sapkota (in Nepali)
2021: Sustainbility of Community Radio: The Condition of Sindupalchwok District, Damber Bharati (in Nepali)
2021: Professional Safety of Radio Journalists: A Study, Devchandra Bhatta (in Nepali)
Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South, Northwestern University in Qatar (Undergraduate fellows)
2026: Chat, Poll, Revolt: Discord as a Networked Counterpublic in Nepal’s 2025 Gen Z Protest, Tayama Rai
2024: Citizen Journalism: An Alternative to Mainstream Media for Political Discourse in Nepal, Anudit Basnet
2024: Unlocking Financial Empowerment: Analyzing the Gendered Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh, Farhan Rafid
2023: Assist in mentoring research conducted by Sonia Uwase ( Faith as a Source of Agency: Muslim Women as Rescuers in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi ), In’utu Imbuwa (Clothing, Music, and Social Media as Vehicles for Political Messages in Zambia ), and Haya Al Kuwari (Money Talks: Consumption, Identity, and Visibility in the State of Qatar)
External Examiner
Postgraduate, Purbanchal University, Nepal.
2021: Women Participation in Radio Nepal, Tek Bahadur Air (In Nepali).
2021: Portryal of Women and Girls: An Analysis of Three Nepali Movies from the Seventies, Purnendu Kumar Jha.
2021: Inscription Communication: Different Interpretations of Ashoka Pillar, Yadav Kumar Bhattarai ( In Nepali)
Undergraduate, Kathmandu University, Nepal
2011: Media Books Published from Nepal: An Overview, Elipha Pradhananga
Awards
2023-2026
Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South
Northwestern University in Qatar
Global Postdoctoral Scholarship
2016-2019
Japanese Government
Kyoto University
Monbukagakusho (Mext) Scholarship
2014
Alliance for Social Dialogue, Nepal
Policy Research Fellowship
2010
Social Inclusion Research Fund, Nepal
Research Apprenticeship