Mr. Umesh Khadka | Urban Agriculture | Best Paper Award
Tribhuvan University | Nepal
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👨🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Mr. Umesh Khadka was born on 30 August 1985 in Itahari, Sunsari, Nepal. His academic journey began with a strong focus on Economics and Education, completing his SLC in 2059 BS and advancing through +2 (HSEB), B.A., B.Ed., and M.A. in Economics from Tribhuvan University. He furthered his scholarly endeavors by completing an MPhil in Economics from NOU in 2075 BS, earning an impressive GPA of 3.60 (Grade A-), signaling academic excellence and readiness for advanced research.
💼 Professional Endeavors
With more than 12 years of teaching experience, Mr. Khadka has become a cornerstone of economic education in Nepal. His professional milestones include:
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🎓 12 years teaching Economics at Tribhuvan University’s Janta Multiple Campus in BBS and BA programs.
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🧑🏫 8 years instructing Business Economics at the MBS postgraduate level, TU.
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🌐 6 years teaching BBA and MBA programs at Green Peace Lincoln College, affiliated with Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
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🏫 Over 12 years teaching at +2 level, mentoring thousands of students.
His dedication to teaching both theoretical foundations and real-world applications has shaped countless minds in the fields of economics and business.
📚 Contributions and Research Focus
Mr. Khadka’s academic contributions extend beyond the classroom:
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Participated in over 10 professional training programs covering:
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SPSS, STATA, ArcGIS, and Python for data analysis
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Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
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Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
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Academic writing and curriculum development
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His research primarily focuses on Business Economics, Applied Econometrics, and Economic Sustainability.
🗂️ Academic Paper Presentations
Mr. Khadka has demonstrated his scholarly insight through national and international platforms:
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📝 Presented a paper at the International Conference on Paradigm Shift in Economics, Business Practices and Sustainability, India (Nov 2022).
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📝 Delivered a paper at CAICE-2023, part of CEDECON’s Annual International Conference in Economics (Sept 2023), organized by the Central Department of Economics.
These engagements signify his growing footprint in academic discourse and collaborative research.
📖 Academic Cites
While detailed citations and published works were not provided, Mr. Khadka’s active participation in international conferences and academic workshops shows his intent to contribute significantly to peer-reviewed literature in the coming years. His work is expected to appear in forthcoming national and international economic research platforms.
💻 Technical Skills
Mr. Khadka has built technical competence across various tools essential for modern research:
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📊 SPSS, STATA, EViews – Statistical data analysis
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🗺️ ArcGIS – Spatial data visualization and analysis
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🐍 Python – Programming for data management and modeling
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🧠 Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) – Advanced modeling technique
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✍️ Academic writing – With training for publication-level standards
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
His teaching spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels, encompassing:
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Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Economics, Quantitative Techniques, and Research Methodology.
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In-depth syllabus design, evaluation methodology, and student mentorship for BA, BBS, MBA, and MBS programs.
He has played a vital role in updating curricula, participating in faculty development workshops, and mentoring new educators.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
Mr. Umesh Khadka stands as a dedicated educator, researcher, and lifelong learner. His journey is marked by:
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Consistency in academic service
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Vision for research-led teaching
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Pursuit of skill enhancement
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Strong engagement in international academic platforms
🚀 Going forward, he aims to contribute to policy-relevant economic research, author academic publications, and mentor future economists in Nepal and beyond.
Publications
Enhancing agricultural productivity through improved fertilizer accessibility: insights from a contingent valuation study in Eastern Nepal
- Authors: Umesh Khadka, Niranjan Devkota, Ghanashyam Khanal, Tek Maraseni, Puspa Raj Ghimire
Journal: Agriculture & Food Security
Year: 2025
Does joint land ownership empower rural women socio-economically? Evidence from Eastern Nepal
- Authors: Puspa Raj Ghimire, Niranjan Devkota, Tek Maraseni, Ghanashyam Khanal, Jagat Deuja, Umesh Khadka
Journal: Land Use Policy
Year: 2024
Willingness to Pay for Improved Solid Waste Management in Itahari, Sunsari, Nepal
- Author: Umesh Khadka
Journal: Economic Journal of Nepal
Year: 2023
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