About
Sharmila Shyangtan is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Development and Sustainability Program at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. She earned her Master’s in Philosophy (MPhil) in Development Studies from Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) in 2019. Sharmila’s MPhil dissertation, titled “Lived Experience of Tamang Women in Higher Education: A Narrative Inquiry,” reflects her commitment to exploring the narratives of Tamang women in the context of higher education.
Personal Info
With a passion for understanding and contributing to the well-being of indigenous populations, Sharmila Shyangtan continues to make valuable contributions to the fields of development and sustainability through her academic pursuits and research endeavors.
hello@sharmilashyangtanEducation
Indigenous Peoples
Strategy
Consulting
Livelihood
Development
Research Interests
Experience
August 2021- June 2022
Program Officer
The dZi Foundation April 2021- June 2021
Consultant
The World Bank August 2020 - August 2021
Teaching Assistant
Kathmandu University School of Education June 2020 - October 2020
Research Assistant
Kathmandu University School of Education October 2019 - December 2019
Research Assistant
Tewa May 2016 - December 2016
Program Officer
The Small WorldEducation
August 2022 - December 2025
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Doctor of Philosophy February 2018 - September 2019
Kathmandu University School of Education
Masters of Philosophy in Development Studies August 2011 - April 2015
Kathmandu University School of Education
Masters of Education in Environment Education and Sustainable DevelopmentAwards & recognitions
