Dr. Komal Raj Rijal, is an  Associate Professor and Former Head of the Department of Central Department of Microbiology at Tribhuvan University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, with a focus on characterizing relapse patterns in Vivax Malaria and studying Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficient variants in Nepal. Dr. Rijal exhibits a passionate dedication to research, particularly in malaria, vectorborne diseases, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.

PhD in Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand during 2015-2018.

M. Sc Microbiology, Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal during 2001-2003.

B. Sc Microbiology, Tri-Chandra Multiple college, Ghantaghar, KTM during 1998-2001.

•Head, Central Department of Microbiology December 3, 2020 to Present

•Associate Professor of Microbiology 9 July, 2019 to Present, Central Department of Microbiology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Lecturer: 27 November 2008 – 8 July, 2019 Central Department of Microbiology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Lecturer February, 2006 - November, 2008,The School of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara, Kaski.

•Teaching Associate August 2005- January 2006,The School of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara, Kaski.

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