Mr. Pokharel holds Masters degree in Philosophy from School of Education, Kathmandu University and Masters degree in Business Studies from Tribhuwan University. A person with versatile exposure in teaching management and research methodology for graduate and postgraduate level, knowledge of banking and economy through prior involvement in the sector, he has been engaged in various socioeconomic research projects with some publications. He is associated with some of the colleges of Kathmandu as a member of the research committee.
