Ashok Khanal

Ashok Khanal, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), San Antonio, Texas. He previously served as Assistant Professor at Finlandia University (2018–2020) and Department Chair at the National School of Science and Technology (NIST) in Nepal (2007–2011). He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Michigan Technological University (2018).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Michigan Technological University (2018)
• M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Tribhuvan University (Nepal)
• B.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University (Nepal)

Research Interests: Dr. Khanal focuses on chemical synthesis, surface modification, solid-phase synthesis techniques, and chemical education. His work bridges organic chemistry with advanced applications like asphalt material science and single-molecule probe engineering. Recent efforts emphasize remote teaching methodologies in organic chemistry.

Awards:

• Recipient of UIW Faculty Endowment Research Award (2021–2022)
• MTU Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship (2018)
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (MTU, 2015)

Service & Teaching: Served on UIW’s Capstone Committee and Finlandia’s Diversity & Equity Committee. Teaches Organic Chemistry I/II, General Chemistry, and courses emphasizing research careers. Actively mentors students in laboratory and research settings.