Manoj Kumar Dahal
Manoj Kumar Dahal
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Communication of Health Disparities, Digital Health Communication, Mobile Communication.
Manoj Dahal is a Ph.D. student in Communication at George Mason University, focusing on Communication of health disparities, Digital Health Communication, and Mobile Communication. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and a Master’s in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of health disparities and the impact of digital health communication on public health.
Before joining George Mason, Manoj gained extensive professional experience at Nepal Telecom, where he held various managerial roles, including positions in Human Resources and the telecommunication business. His academic work was recognized with the Best Teaching Assistant Award at UTSA in 2023.
At George Mason, Manoj teaches undergraduate courses in COM 101: Fundamentals of Communication, emphasizing practical communication skills vital to professional success.
Selected Publications
Dahal, M. K., & Kreps, G. L. (2026). Bridging the Digital Divide: Examining the Role of Digital Health in Nepal's Healthcare Transformation. World Medical & Health Policy, 18(1), e70057.
Courses Taught
COMM 101: Fundamentals of Communication
Education
M.A. in Communication, University of Texas at San Antonio, USA, 2024
Master of Business Studies (MBS), Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2005
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2000
Recent Presentations
From the Mountains of the Himalayas: Communicating to Elevate and Address Maternal Health Disparities in Nepal, National Communication Association (NCA) 111th Annual Convention, Nov 20-23, 2025, Denver, Colorado.USA.
Maternal Health Disparities and the Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Nepal, D.C. Health Communication Conference (DCHC), May 1-3, 2025, Herndon, Virginia, 20171, USA.
Academic Ambition Vs. Family Duty: The Silent Struggle of Middle-Aged International Scholars. Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference, April 4, 2025, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA.