Mr. Poudel Ashok

Mr. Poudel Ashok is an international research fellow from Nepal in Bagna Vision Institute (BVI). He is now doing his PhD in Political Communication in Shenzhen University, China PRC. Before his PhD journey, he worked as communication expert at the National Assembly of Nepal and also as a Sub- Editor in Nepal’s mainstream media organizations, so, his research contribution based on his communication, journalism and media background is a huge support for BVI’s research journey.

Academic Background:

• B.A (Journalism and English) (2013), Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
• M.A (International Relations and Diplomacy) (2019), Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
• PhD Candidate (Political Communication), Shenzhen University, China PRC.

Professional Experiences:

• 2011 – 2018: Sub-Editor, Correspondent, Sr. Correspondent in Nepali mainstream media organizations, New Business Age Pvt. Ltd, Baahrakhari Media Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• 2018 – 2023: Communication Expert, Office of Federal Parliament, National Assembly, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Central Committee Member of Journalist Association (Press Chautari Nepal), (Related to Communist Party of Nepal (UML).

Research Interest:

• media, journalism, political communication, foreign policy, diplomacy.