Faculties

Uddhab Pyakurel

Uddhab Pyakurel is a Acting Dean / Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Development Studies. He teaches Sociology courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He can be reached at uddhab.pyakurel@ku.edu.np.

Dhiraj Giri

Dhiraj Giri is a Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Economics. He teaches Statistics courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at dgiri@ku.edu.np.

Megh Raj Dangal

Megh Raj Dangal is a Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in Community Development. He teaches Community Development courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at megh@ku.edu.np.

Nirmala Mani Adhikary

Nirmala Mani Adhikary is a Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Media Studies courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Nepal Sanskrit University. He can be reached at nma@ku.edu.np.

Sagar Raj Sharma

Sagar Raj Sharma is a Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Development Studies. He teaches Economics courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Fukuoka University. He can be reached at sagar@ku.edu.np.

Chandra Lal Pandey

Chandra Lal Pandey is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in Community Development. He teaches Community Development courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from the University of Waikato. He can be reached at chandra.pandey@ku.edu.np.

Ekku Maya Pun

Ekku Maya Pun is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. She teaches English courses and supports various academic activities within the department. She holds an M.Phil from Pokhara University. She can be reached at ekku@ku.edu.np.

Kashiraj Pandey

Kashiraj Pandey is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches English courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Murdoch University. He can be reached at kashiraj@ku.edu.np.

Kirti Kaushal Joshi

Kirti Kaushal Joshi is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Oil Painting courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master's in Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He can be reached at kaushal@kuart.edu.np.

Ram Chandra Poudel

Ram Chandra Poudel is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Nepali courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at ramchandra@ku.edu.np.

Sujan Chitrakar

Sujan Chitrakar is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Fine Arts courses and supports various departmental academic activities. He holds a Master's degree from Delhi University. He can be reached at sujan@kuart.edu.np.

Sudhamshu Dahal

Sudhamshu Dahal is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Mass Communication courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Anna University. He can be reached at s.dahal@ku.edu.np.

Bhuwan Thapa

Bhuwan Thapa is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Sculpture courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds an MFA in Sculpture from Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at bhuwan@kuart.edu.np.

Binayak Krishna Thapa

Binayak Krishna Thapa is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Development Studies. He teaches Development Studies courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at binayak.thapa@ku.edu.np.

Chandi Raj Dahal

Chandi Raj Dahal is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Journalism courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds two Master’s degrees from The University of Hong Kong and Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at chandiraj.dahal@ku.edu.np.

Dinesh Kafle

Dinesh Kafle is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches English courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He can be reached at dinesh.kafle@ku.edu.np.

Pratima Thakali

Pratima Thakali is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. She teaches Art & Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. She holds a Master’s degree from Beaconhouse National University. She can be reached at pratima@kuart.edu.np.

Sagar Manandhar

Sagar Manandhar is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Painting courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds Master’s degrees from Banaras Hindu University and Kathmandu University. He can be reached at sagar@kuart.edu.np.

Sanjeep Maharjan

Sanjeep Maharjan is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Art & Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Wolverhampton. He can be reached at sanjeep@kuart.edu.np.

Santosh Adhikari

Santosh Adhikari is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Economics. He teaches Economics courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from Indiana University. He can be reached at santosh.adhikari@ku.edu.np.

Sudarshan Prasad Dahal

Sudarshan Prasad Dahal is an Assistant Professor at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Mass Communication & Journalism courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds master’s degrees from Purbanchal University and Mid Sweden University. He can be reached at spdahal@ku.edu.np.

Abhaya Krishna Shrestha

Alok Lamsal

Abhaya Krishna Shrestha is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Music. He teaches Ethnomusicology and supports various academic and departmental activities. He holds a Master’s degree from Kathmandu University and currently serves on a contract basis. He can be reached at abhaya.shrestha@ku.edu.np .

Amar Bahadur BK

Dr. Amar Bahadur BK is an anthropologist, researcher, and development expert, holding a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. His interests and work converge at the intersection of caste, gender, and religion. He is particularly interested in unravelling the complexities of social inequalities, power dynamics, marginalizations, and injustices especially rooted in caste, gender, ethnicity, and religion. Amar’s doctoral research delves into the caste and gender politics of dignity, equity, and justice among Dalit women in Nepal. Amar has collaborated with diverse organizations in Nepal, spanning grassroots initiatives to international agencies. His contributions encompass areas such as social inclusion, gender equality, anti-caste movement, Dalit rights, democracy, inclusive governance, and research and policymaking. Amar has authored over a dozen essays, articles, and op-eds in both Nepali and English languages, predominantly focusing on caste and Dalit politics.

Binayak Pandit

Binayak Pandit is a Lecturer at the Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Economics. He teaches Economics courses and supports academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD from the University of Hull. He can be reached at binayak.pandit@kusoa.edu.np

Anil Shahi

Anil Shahi is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Art & Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master’s degree from Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at anil@kuart.edu.np.

Chandra Prakash Aryal

Chandra Prakash Aryal is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Development Studies. He teaches Community Development courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a PhD. He can be reached at cp.aryal@kusoa.edu.np.

Dibesh Shrestha

Dibesh Shrestha is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Graphic Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds two Master’s degrees from Westcliff University and Kathmandu University. He can be reached at dishebh@kuart.edu.np.

Hem Raj Koirala

Hem Raj Koirala is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Yogic Science and Well-Being Program. He teaches Yogic Science courses and serves as the Coordinator of the program. He holds an M.Phil from Manipal University and currently works on a contract basis. He can be reached at hemraj.koirala@ku.edu.np .

Kirti Man Shakya

Kirti Man Shakya is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Graphic Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master’s degree from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at kirti@kuart.edu.np.

Nabendra Limbu

Laxmi Dhungel is a Lecturer at the Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Development Studies. She teaches Community Development courses and supports academic activities within the department. She holds a PhD from Kathmandu University. She can be reached at [laxmi.dhungel@kusoa.edu.np](mailto:laxmi.dhungel@kusoa.edu.np).

Nabendra Limbu

Nabendra Limbu is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Art & Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master's degree from Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at nabendra@kuart.edu.np.

Nigma Gelu Lama

Nigma Gelu Lama is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Media Studies courses and supports various departmental academic activities. He holds a Master's degree from Lusófona University. He can be reached at ngima.lama@ku.edu.np.

Paras Subedi

Paras Subedi is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Music. He teaches music courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds twoMaster's degrees from Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at paras.subedi@kusoa.edu.np.

Ravi Kapali

Ravi Kapali is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Music. He teaches Ethnomusicology courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master’s degree from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at ravi.kapali@ku.edu.np

Subindra Shrestha

Subindra Shrestha is a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Languages and Mass Communication. He teaches Media Studies courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Master’s degree from Tribhuvan University. He can be reached at subindra.shrestha@kusoa.edu.np.

Shyam Prajapati

Shyam Prajapati is a Teaching Assistant at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Art and Design. He teaches Art & Design courses and supports various academic activities within the department. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Kathmandu University. He can be reached at shyam@kuart.edu.np.

Shree Baba Pokharel

Shree Baba Pokharel is a Full Time Faculty at Kathmandu University School of Arts in the Department of Economics. She teaches Economics courses and supports various academic activities within the department. She holds a PhD from West Virginia University. She can be reached at shree.pokharel@ku.edu.np.