Santosh Khadka

Santosh Khadka is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a Ph.D. in Composition and Cultural Rhetoric from Syracuse University. His research focuses on multimodal composition, digital literacies, and curriculum development, with a particular interest in bridging theory and practice in writing education. He has co-edited three major works, including Designing and Implementing Multimodal Curricula and Programs (Routledge, 2018) and Bridging the Multimodal Gap: From Theory to Practice (2018).

Dr. Khadka teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in writing, rhetoric, digital media, and professional communication. His scholarly contributions span topics such as grant writing geopolitics, antiracist pedagogy, and multimodal program design. He is actively involved in the 4Humanities@CSUN Research Lab, exploring intersections of technology and humanities education. Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific publications and curricular innovations highlight his academic impact.

His advising and grant activities are integral to his role, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided information. Dr. Khadka’s work emphasizes institutional change through multimodal integration, reflected in his recent articles on pandemic-era pedagogy and antiracist curriculum practices.