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Basanta Raj Lamichhane

Associate Professor
(Mathematics)
9855059867

Name:    Basanta Raj Lamichhane  

Designation:    Associate Professor  

Department:             Mathematics Education, Tribhuvan University, Saptagandaki Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan. 

Present Status:         PhD Scholar at Kathmandu University School of Education, Nepal.  

Contact Details

Permanent Address:     Bharatpur Metropolitan City, 22, Patihani, Chitwan, Nepal.

Present Address:            Bharatpur Metropolitan City, 7, Krishnapur, Chitwan, Nepal.

Contact No.:                   0977-9855059867, 0977-9845053761, 0977-056-493754 (office)

E-mail                      : [email protected]   [email protected]  [email protected]  

Language Skills: Nepali and English

Academic Qualification  

LevelSubject SpecializationDivision/CGPAUniversityYearRemarks
PhDSTEAM Ed.-KU2020Running
M. Phil.Mathematics Ed.3.96KU2019Outstanding
M.Ed.Mathematics Ed.DistinctionTU1999Gold- medalist
B.Ed.Maths & HealthSecondTU1997 
I. Ed.Maths & Economics.SecondTU1994 
SLCScience and MathsFirstNepal1992 

Special Course: AI in Education Research: Foundation, Application and Ethic, 3 cr. hour course, from School of Education Kathmandu University.

Scholarship

PhD fellowship and research support received from the University Grant Commission (UGC) of Nepal (2020 batch), UGC Award no: PhD-77/78-Edu-03.

 Coordinator

 Tracer Study of Graduate Students of Saptagandaki Multiple Campus (2075 & 2076).

Editor-In-Chief

Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan; A peer-reviewed Journal of Mathematics Education and Mathematics, Published by Council for Mathematics Education, Chitwan Branch, Nepal. 

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Office Package, SPSS, Latex, MatLab, GeoGebra, Mathematica, Desmos, and Graspable Math.

Experience

Since February 2005:      Associate Prof. of Mathematics Education, Saptagandaki Multiple College (SMC), Bharatpur, Chitwan.

Since Jan. 2016              Visiting faculty of Mathematics Education Kathmandu University, School of Education, Hattiban, Lalitpur

Feb. 2015- March 2020: Visiting faculty of Mathematics, Boston International College, Hakimchowk, Bharatpur.  

April 2016- Dec. 2016:  Worked as a Research Consultant for Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) for preparing the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA).

Aug. 2012- Feb 2013:   Assistant Campus Chief, Saptagandaki Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan

July 2008- Aug 2012:    Lecturer cum Head of Dept. of Science Faculty in Oxford College of Engineering and Management (OCEM), HSEB & Pokhara University-affiliated private college, Gaindakot, Nawalparasi.

July 2002 to Jun. 2004:    Lecturer of Mathematics in Kathmandu Community College, HSEB affiliated private college, Sorhakhutte, Kathmandu.

May 2010:                       Special Observer, in the examination of HSEB 2010 for the districts: Chitwan, Bara, Parsa, Rautahat, Sarlahi & Siraha.

Training and Workshop

June 18-20, 2022    Participate in three days 'Academic Writing and Publication Training, organized by Saptagandaki Multiple Campus.

Sep. 30 -Oct 2, 2021   Participate in three days 'Capacity Building Training on Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques, organized by Shaheed Smriti Multiple Campus, Ratnanagar-3, Chitwan.  

August 2019              Participate in three days 'Training/Workshop on GeoGebra Dynamic Software', Organized by Council of Mathematics Education, Central Committee, Lalitpur, Nepal.

June 2018                    Participate in three days 'Training Workshop on Research Methodology and Academic Writing', organized by Saptagandaki Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan and supported by the University Grants Commission of Nepal.

May 2018                     Participate in five days 'Intensive Learning and Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods' organized By Boston International College and United Technical College, Bharatpur, Chitwan, in association with Pokhara University and C.Q. University Australia. 

Nov. 2017                       Participate in one day 'Workshop on Introduction to Secondary Data Analysis with International Database (IDB) Analyzer, Organized by Curtin University, Perth, Australia and University of Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia.

July 2017                    Participate in four days Workshop on the Application of MATLAB for Engineering and Computation, Organized by Balkumari College and supported by the University Grants Commission of Nepal.

Dec. 2015                    Participate in two days' International Symposium and Fair on Mathematics education, organized by Kathmandu University and the Center for Activity Based Instruction. Hattiban, Lalitpur. 

Dec. 2012                    Participate in seven days' Research Training, Organized by Saptagandaki Multiple Campus and supported by the University Grant Commission of Nepal.

March 2010                 Participate in one day ICT Seminar on Information Security for Business, ICT for Development, IT Security Audit, 3G Mobile Data communication & GPRS, Organized by CAN- Narayani, Chitwan, Nepal.

May 2009                    Participatein two days Management Faculty Development Program, organized by the Department of Management SMC & supported by the University Grants Commission of Nepal.

Dec. 2006                    Trainer, Preparation and Use of Teaching Materials in Primary Level, Nepal Mathematics Students Society.

March 2005                 Participate in one-day Seminar cum workshop on Teaching Practice Program at Present: Challenges & Solution, SMC, Bharatpur, Chitwan.

Awards and Appreciation

  • Mahendra Biddhya Bhushan Padak Kha-2056 B.S. (Masters in Mathematics Education, TU, Gold Medal), Ministry of Education, HMG, Nepal.
  • Letter of appreciation for contributing to bringing out 100% results in Mathematics in the first semester of BCA (2076 Batch)
  • Letter of appreciation for contributing to bringing out 100% results in Mathematics in the third semester of the BBA (276-2080 academic year).
  • Letter of Appreciation for presenting the paper entitled "Perceptions toward Conservation of Lake and Wetland: A Narrative Analysis of Indigenous People in Beeshazari Lake Area", Presented in International Lake Conferences 2018, organized by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), Pokhara.
  • Letter of Appreciation for Scoring Highest Marks in Faculty of Education, Master's Degree First Year, provided by the Speaker of the Parliament in a program organized by ANNISU, Kirtipur, Nepal.
  • Letter of Appreciation for supporting the college as a Lecturer and HOD in OCEM for a positive attitude towards duty and responsibility.
  • Letter of Appreciation for conducting the workshop session on Preparing and Use of Instructional Material at the Primary level. Nepal Mathematics Students Society, Saptagandaki Multiple Campus. 


Paper Presentation in National/International Conferences

  1. Lamichhane, B. R. (2025, Oct. 6-7). Delivered a talk as an invited speaker on an International seminar on 'Role of Artificial Intelligence in Various Field of Research' organized by Shree Ganganagar Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidhalay, Tantia University, Jayapur, India. 
  2. Lamichhane, B. R. (2024, Nov. 27-29). Colonial Ideology and Epistemic Injustice in Mathematics Education of Nepal: An Autoethnographic Exploration. A paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Science, Mathematics, Technology and Education: Making and Shaping the Future (SMTE - 2024), organized by Punjabi University in collaboration with Curtin University, Australia. Punjab, India.http://stem.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/
  3. Dahal, N., Pant B. P, Luitel, B. C. Lamichhane, B. R., & Poudel T. (December, 8-11, 2024). Connecting Trigonometry to Its Geometric Roots: An Introduction to Trigonometric Values. A Paper presented at Proceedings of the 28th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM, 2024) Mathematics and Technology, LL. http://mathandtech.org/
  4.  Lamichhane, B, R. & Luitel B. C. (July, 7-14, 2024). Growing up as practitioner researchers in Mathematics Education: Developing Postcolonial Space.  A paper presented at International Conference on Mathematical Education (ICME-15), which will be held in 7-14 July 2024, Sydney, Australia. ICME-15: Come and be counted! - ICME-15 (icme15.org) 
  5. Lamichhane, B. R. (July 7-14, 2024). Exploring Hegemonic Ideology in Mathematics Education: An Autoethnography Inquiry.  A paper presentated in International Conference at Mathematical Education (ICME-15), which will be held in 7-14 July 2024, Sydney, Australia. ICME-15: Come and be counted! - ICME-15 (icme15.org) 
  6. Lamichhane, B. R., Dahal, N. & Luitel, B. C. (2023, Dec 10-13). Secondary Level Mathematics Teachers' Critical Reflections on the Use of GeoGebra for Teaching Trigonometry. A Paper presented at the 28th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics which was held at Thailand. The paper also published in a Scopus Indexed Conference Proceeding.   (mathandtech.org)
  7.  Dahal, N, Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2023, Dec. 10-13). AI Chatbots as Math Algorithm Problems Solver: A Critical Evaluation of Its Capabilities and Limitations A Paper Presented at the 28th Asian Technology of Mathematics which was held at Thailand.  The Paper also published in a Scopus Indexed Conference Proceeding.  (mathandtech.org)
  8. Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2023, Sep. 29-30).  Postcolonial Autoethnography: Healing Wounded Humanities. A paper presented at LIKE (Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange) International Conference. NORRAG –Call for Proposals: LIKE 2023 International Conference - NORRAG –
  9.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2023, June 17).Engaging in Transformative Mathematics Learning: Connecting Mind, Body and Soul. Presented at Second International Conference on Practical Strategies for Making Mathematics Accessible Through Students-Engaged Learning. Organized by Council for Mathematics Education, Central Committee, Kathmandu
  10.  Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2023, May, 25-28). A Critical Rendition to the Development of Mathematics Education in Nepal: An Anticolonial Proposal. Presented at Third International Conference on Applications of Mathematics to Nonlinear Sciences (AMNS-2023). AMNS-2023 (anmaweb.org)
  11. Lamichhane, B. R. (2023, April 7-8).  Engaged Reading: A Pathway to Transformative Mathematics Learning. Presented at the National Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovation.
  12. Lamichhane, B. R. (2022, November 4-6). Colonial ideology and epistemic injustice in mathematics education of Nepal. Presented at the Third International Conference on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development (TERSD,2022).
  13. Lamichhane, B. R. (2022, June 11-13). STEAM Education as/for Transformative Learning. Presented at the National Conference on Mathematics and Its Applications (NCMA-2022).
  14. Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2022, January 4-5). Telling an Untold Story of Pedagogical Practices in Mathematics Education in Nepal: Envisioning an Empowering Pedagogy. Presented at the International Symposium on Autoethnography and Narrative (ISAN, 2022).
  15.  Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2021, May 21).A Postcolonial Rendition of Mathematics Teacher Education of Nepal: An Auto/ethnographic Inquiry. Presented at the seventeenth International Congress on Qualitative Inquiry (ICQI, 2021).   
  16. Lamichhane, B. R. (2021, July 12-19).Transformative Assessment System in Mathematics Education: Engaging Mind, Body and Soul. Presented at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME),Shanghai, China.
  17.  Lamichhane, B. R (2019, June 27-30).Philosophical Underpinning of School Mathematics Curriculum of Nepal: A Critical Perspective.Presented at the Second International Conference on Applications of Mathematics to Non- linear Science, Organized by the Association of Nepalese Mathematical Society (ANMA), Nepal Mathematical Society (NMS), Central Department of Mathematics, Tribhuvan University (TU), Department of Mathematics, Kathmandu University (KU), Pokhara, Nepal. 
  18.  Lamichhane, B. R (2019, January 11-15). Symbolic Violence in Mathematics Classroom. Presented at the 7th National Conference on Mathematics And its Application, organized by Nepal Mathematical Society. Butawal, Nepal.
  19.   Lamichhane, B. R. (2018, Oct, 5-8). Diversifying Assessment System: A Means for Transforming Mathematics Education. Presented at the Second International Conference on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development, organized by the School of Education Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
  20.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2018, June 8-9). Engaging in Mathematics Education Research in the 21st Century. Presented at National Conference on Creating Connection to Build Bridge…. Together,organized by Balkumari College, Bharatpur, Chitwan.
  21.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2018, May 11-13). Perceptions toward Conservation of Lake and Wetland: A Narrative Analysis of Indigenous People in Beeshazari Lake Area. Presented atthe International Lake Conferences 2018, organized by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), Pokhara.
  22.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2017, Nov. 7-10).Portrayal of Mathematics Curricula: Positivism to Postmodernism. Presented in 9th International Conference on Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education(SMTE 2017), organized by Curtin University, Perth, Australia, and University Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. 
  23.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2016, Oct 21-23). Teachers' Beliefs about Nature of Mathematics and Pedagogical practices. Presented in First International Conferences on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development,Dhulikhel, Nepal.
  24.  Dhakal, D. & Lamichhane, B. R. (2016, Oct 21-23). Engaging Mathematics Students: Free and Pure Discourse. Presented at First International Conferences on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
  25.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2017, Jan 11-13).Envisioning an Alternative Nature of Mathematics.Presented at National Conference on Mathematics and Its Application, organized by the Nepal Mathematical Society, Chitwan, Nepal.
  26.  Lamichhane, B. R. (2017, June 2-4). Recent Trends of Early Grade Mathematics Curricula. Presented at the National Conference on History and Recent Trends of Mathematics, organized by the Nepal Mathematical Society, Kathmandu, Nepal.


Published Articles

  1. 1. Dahal, N., & Lamichhane, B. R. (2025). Integrating Technology in Mathematics Education: Expanding a Boundary of Transformative Learning . Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan, 10(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/mefc.v10i1.90992
  2. 2. Lamichhane, B. R. (2024). Assessment of Learning in Mathematics Education: A Neoliberal Root of Colonialism, [Editorial]. Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan, 9(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.3126/mefc.v9i1.73873  
  1.  Lamichhane, B. R., & Luitel, B. C. (2023). Postcolonial Autoethnography: Healing Wounded Humanities. Cultural Studies ↔ Critical Methodologies, 23 (5). 437-446. https://doi.org/10.1177/15327086231188040  (Q1 Ranked Journal) 
  2.  Dahal, N., Pant B. P, Luitel, B. C. Lamichhane, B. R., & Poudel T. (2024). Connecting Trigonometry to Its Geometric Roots: An Introduction to Trigonometric Values. In Wei-Chi, Y., Douglas, M., & Weng K. H. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM, 2024) (pp. 218-228). Mathematics and Technology, LL. http://mathandtech.org/ (Scopus Indexing)
  3. Lamichhane, B. R. & Luitel, B. C. (2023). A critical rendition to the development of mathematics education in Nepal: An anticolonial proposal. British Journal for History of Mathematics Education, 38 (1), 3-23. http://doi.org/10.1080/26375451.2022.2109832   (Q3 Ranked Journal)
  4. Lamichhane, B. R., Dahal, N. & Luitel, B. C. (2023). Secondary Level Mathematics Teachers' Critical Reflections on the Use of GeoGebra for Teaching Trigonometry. In Yang, W. C., Majewski, M., Meade, D., Ho, W. K. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 28th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM, 2023) (pp. 418-428). Mathematics and Technology, LL.  https://atcm.mathandtech.org/Scopus/atcm2023%20proceedings.pdf  (Scopus Index)
  5. Dahal, N., Lamichhane, B. R., Luitel, B. C. & Pant, B. P. (2023). AI Chatbots as Math Algorithm Problem Solvers: A Critical Evaluation of Its Capabilities and Limitations. In Yang, W. C., Majewski, M., Meade, D., Ho, W. K. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 28th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM, 2023) (pp. 429- 439). Mathematics and Technology, LLC.  https://atcm.mathandtech.org/Scopus/atcm2023%20proceedings.pdf (Scopus Index)
  6. Lamichhane, B. R., Dahal, N., & Pant, B. P. (2023). Drama-Based Pedagogy: Ways of Engaging in Mathematics Learning [Editorial].Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan, 8(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.3126/mefc.v8i1.60377
  7. Lamichhane, B. R., & Luitel, B. C. (2022).Telling an Untold Story of Pedagogical Practices in Mathematics Education in Nepal: Envisioning an Empowering Pedagogy.The Journal of Saptagandaki, XIII (1). https://doi.org/10.3126/sj.v13i1.54946
  8. Lamichhane, B. R. (2022). Engaged Reading: A pathway to Transformative Mathematics Learning [Editorial].  Mathematics Education Forum, Chitwan, 7 (7), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3126/mefc.v7i7.54783
  9. Lamichhane, B. R. (2021). STEAM Education for Transformative Mathematics Learning.  The Saptagandaki Journal, 12(1), 36–53. https://doi.org/10.3126/sj.v12i12.46152
  10. Lamichhane, B. R. & Dahal. N. (2021). Engaged mathematics learning as/for a Transformative Praxis [Editorial]. Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan, 6 (6), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.3126/mefc.v6i6.42395
  11. Lamichhane, B. R. (2020).Exploring my image of mathematics and its influences on learning. The Journal of Saptagandaki, XI(1), 23-48.https://doi.org/10.3126/sj.v11i0.36896
  12. Lamichhane, B. R. (2020). Rationale and challenges of the integrated curriculum of basic level (Nepali). Newsletter, 2 (2). Council for Mathematics Education, Chitwan, Branch.
  13. Lamichhane, B. R. (2018). Portrayal of mathematics curricula: Positivism to postmodernism. In Rekha, K. & Lay, Y., F. (Eds.). Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. Perth, Australia:  Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Curtin University of Technology.
  14. Lamichhane, B. R. (2018).Teaching-learning issues in mathematics: Philosophical and theoretical perspectives.Mathematics Education Forum Chitwan, Issues 3, Year 3. Council for Mathematics Education, Chitwan Branch, Nepal. 
  15. Lamichhane, B. R. (2018). Assessment Practices in Mathematics: Local to Global Contexts. Saptagandaki Journal, 9, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.3126/sj.v9i0.20876
  16. Lamichhane, B. R. (2016). Teachers' beliefs about the nature of mathematics and pedagogical practices. In Wagle, S. K., Dhakal, R. K., Luitel, B. C., Gautam, S. Pant, B. P., Rai, I. M. (Eds.). Proceedings of First International Conference on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development. Kathmandu: Kathmandu University School of Education, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  17. Lamichhane, B. R. & Belbase, S. (2017).Images of mathematics held by undergraduate students. International Journal of Emerging Mathematics Education, 1(2), 147-168. http://dx.doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v1i2.6647
  18. Lamichhane, B. R. (2017). Trends of early grade mathematics curricula.International Journal of Engineering, Pure and Applied Sciences 2 (3), 92-100.
  19. Lamichhane, B. R. (2017). Teachers’ Beliefs about Mathematics and Instructional Practices. Saptagandaki Journal, 8, 14–22. https://doi.org/10.3126/sj.v8i0.18458
  20. Lamichhane, B. R. (2014). Math anxiety: Cause and effect. The Journal of Saptagandaki, VII. Bharatpur: Saptagandaki Multiple Campus.
  21. Lamichhane, B. R. (2008). Theoretical perspective of the use of manipulative materials in teaching mathematics. Saptagandaki, 6. Bharatpur: Saptagandaki Multiple Campus.
  22. Lamichhane, B. R. (2006.). Methods of preparing reference list, Saptagandaki, 5. Bharatpur: Saptagandaki Multiple Campus.
  23. Lamichhane, B. R. (2071 B.S.). Implication of Constructivism. Mathematics Education Forum, Year 1, Issue 1. Council for Mathematics Education, Chitwan Branch, Nepal.

Dissertation Supervision

  1. Kharel, Binita (18 May, 2009). A Study on the Effectiveness of Groupwork Techniques in    Teaching Mathematics at Secondary Level.
  2. Thapa, Narayan Bahadur (4 March, 2012). A Study of Out of School Children on Learning Basic Mathematics Concepts.
  3. Khanal, Chiranjibi (22 March, 2013). Effectiveness of Teaching Mathematics by Using Constructivism Method at the Secondary Level.
  4. Atraya, Madhav (22 March, 2013). Factors Influencing Mathematics Achievement of SLC Students.
  5. Thapaliya, Ganesh (8 December, 2013). Problems faced by Secondary Level Students in Learning Mathematics. 
  6. Prajapati, Bhim Bahadur (11 April, 2017). Students Enrollment in Optional Mathematics at Secondary Level.
  7. Shrestha, Dinesh (18 March, 2018). Learning Process of Mathematics by Chepang Students in Basic Level.
  8. Neupane, Rupa (12 March, 2019). Math Anxiety: A Case Study of Lower Secondary Level Students.
  9. Bohora, Dil Kumari (12 March, 2019). Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in Teaching Geometry.
  10. Tripathi, Aakriti (11 March, 2019). Eighth Grade Students Achievement in Algebra.
  11. Adhikari, Sakuntala (11 March, 2019). Letter Grading Assessment System: A Narrative Study of Secondary Level Students.
  12. Kafle, Shiva (14 March, 2022). Anxiety Toward Mathematics and Its Relationship to Achievement.  
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