Shyamu Thapa Magar, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Central Department of Anthropology, TU, has been teaching from 2004. She is the member of Anthropological Society of Nepal.

• Ph.D from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan in 2013 Academic Year. Doctoral Dissertation on  A Study of Magars Affiliated with Nepal Magar Association: Transition from Assimilation to Identity Construction.  Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, Major in Asia Pacific Studies under University Fellowship Programme.
• MPhil in Human Ecology,  from University of Bergen, Norway in  2000.
• M. A. in Social Anthropology, Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 1996.  
• Intermediate and Bachelor in Law, Nepal Law Campus(intermediate and Bachelor in Law), Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

She is currently positioned as Associate Professor at  Central Department of Anthropology. Dr. Thapa Magar has 21 years of extensive experiences in both teaching and research related on  natural resource management,ethnic  and  indigenous rights( as indigenous peoples  expert in development sector), Gender and Feminism(GESI/GEDSI/TIP) and Religion and Rituals in Anthropology and Ethnic identity construction process in Nepal. Team leading research work funded by international organizations  as Principal investigator( Open Society Foundation), national level mini  research projects funded by both national level  agencies.

 Dr. Shyamu Thapa Magar has published articles in national and international journals, and book chapter besides article presented in conference and workshops.  She was granted fellowships from from different organizations.  Primary interest  toward anthropology of Ethnicity and ethnic identity construction process in Nepal, Gender and Feminism, anthropology of Development related with indigenous people, Natural Resource Management  and Legal Anthropological aspect.

She has been teaching for  Masters’ Degree (2004)and MPhil students led PhD. She is mentoring M.A., MPhil, and PhD student under Humanities and Social Science office of Dean and Department of Anthropology. She has provided her expertise of consultation in development sectors as required especially in indigenous rights, gender and feminism, runs training and research  as individual expert  on GEDS/GESI/TIP.

1. The Magars,their history  and identity in the eyes of the scholars. 2018. Current Dynamics in Transforming Nepal. Sociological /Anthropological society of Nepal(SASON).ISBN: 978-81-87393-57-3.AdroitPublishers, New Delhi. 011-23266030. 
2. 2.The Magar: Constructing Ethnic Identity in Nepal. Paperback – March 4, 2014. Book.ISBN-10 3639704495, ISBN-13 978-3639704495. Scholars press. 
3. 3. Ethnic politics in Nepal. 2015. National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities. Lalitpur. 
4. 4. Cardamom Plantation: De facto privatization and De jure ownership Fri, July 16, 2010 in Lap publication. 8-3-8383-8821-2 
5. 5.Forest Management in Legal Aspect Tue, July 20, 2010 in Lap publication.8-3-8383-8948-6

 Articles:

1. Sushma Chhinal, Bishnu Pariyar , Shyamu Thapa Magar 2 and Rozy Bisunke.Pedaling   Out       of Sociocultural Precariousness: Religious Conversions among the Hindu Dalits to Christianity.Religions 2021, 12, 856. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel12100856.
2.  Article, 2018.Trajectories of Ethnic Movements: Nepal in Transition. Crossing the Border:  International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Vol. 6; Number 1; 15 January 2018. (Peer Reviewed Journal). ISSN-2350-8752(print) and ISSN-2350-8922(Online). Pokhara –Lekhnath     M.C. Kaski, Nepal.
3. Article, 2018. Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity Construction Process in Nepal. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences ( A Peer –Reviewed, Open Access International Journal). ISSN 2616-020X (Print) and ISSN 2350-8922(Online). Vol. 1: Number 2; August, 2018. Pokhara-Lekhnath M.C. Kaski, Nepal.
4. Article, 2018. The Magars, their History and Identity in the Eyes of Scholars. Current  Dynamics in Transforming Nepal. Sociological-Anthropological Society of Nepal(SASON).   ISBN:978-81-87393-57-3. ADROIT Publishers, New Delhi. 011-23266030.
5. Article, 2017.Cross-Cousin marriage practices among the Magars of Nepal: An Anthropological Perspectives. February, 2017. ISBN: 978-9937-0-2238-5. Anthropology, University Campus, Kirtipur. T.U.
6. Article-2015. The Historical Evolution of Magar identity. Shodhmala. Journal of Magar   Studies Center Vol.8.Number 9. February 2015. ISSN: 2350-8531. Magar Studies Center,  Lalitpur.
7.  Article-2016. Ethnic Movement and Ethnic Identity Construction process in Nepal. Nepali  Anthropology: New Direction and Contribution, Seminar Proceeding. ISBN: 978-9937-0- 1467-0. Central Department of Anthropology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur.
8. Shyamu Thapa Magar and A.V.Mani.Identity Construction among the Magars of  Okhaldhunga in eastern Nepal.  Ritsumeikan Center for Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Oita, Japan.Ritsumeikan Journal of Asia Pacific studies,Volume, 33.September( ISSN 1344-4204),2014. Peer Reviewed Journal. 
9. Constructing group idenitty: Analysis of primordial and instrumental perspectives with case study among Magars of Nepal. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Conference article  published in Proceedings(ISSN 1344-4204) Peer reviewed. Beppu Japan.
10. Article “Naivety, Boldness and Conflict: Causes and Impact t of Conflict among Magar in  Western Nepal”. Edt. By Dr. J.S. Te Rito and Dr. S.M. Healy. Proceedings of the  Third  Traditional Knowledge Conference 2008. NGA PAE O TE MARAMATANGA. New Zealand’s Maori Centre of Research Excellence.
11. Article ‘Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices of  Natural Resource Management: A  Gender-Based Study Among Magars of the Tanahu District in Western Nepal’. Edt. By Dr. J.S.  Te Rito and Dr. S.M. Healy. Proceedings of the  Third Traditional Knowledge Conference 2008.   NGA PAE O TE MARAMATANGA. New Zealand’s Maori Centre of Research Excellence.
12. Article on “Causes and Impact of Conflict among Magars in Western Nepal. Silver Jubilee proceedings. Central Department of Sociology Anthropology, Tribhuvan University,   Kathmandu Nepal.vol.2.1.2008.
13. Sambidhan Sabha ra Rajya ko Punarstapana Shodhmala. Journal of Magar Studies Center.   Vol.3.no.1. special issues. 2064(2007).
14. Traditional Cultural and Religious Practices of Magars:Case study of Atharamagarath. Social  Science in a Multicultural world. Proceeding of the International Conference (Feb,  2008)ISBN:978-9937-2-0328-9.
15. 11. An Article on “Water Resources in Nepal: Institutional Analysis Based on Legal Provisions”   in Occasional Papers in Sociology and Anthropology, from Central Department of Sociology   and Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Vol. 9. 2005. 
16. 16.“Cardamom As Income generating Activities Inside Community Forest: Socio-Economic and Ecological Consequences” has been presented and published in “Vegetations and  Society: Their Interaction in the Himalayas” on Human Ecology program jointly organized by  Tribhuvan University Nepal and University of Bergen, Norway held in Kathmandu from Nov  25-27 2001 edited by Prof. Ram P. Chaudhary, Dr. Bhim P. Subedi, Ole R. Vetaas and Prof.   Dr.Tor H. Ase.

Reports:

1. Report on GEDSI responsive LAPA programme. 2081. Prism consults. I.L. (p). LTD. GEDSI/Expert. Shyamu Thapa Magar.
2. TIP Risk Assessment Report. Millennium Challenge Account. Nepal Development Board. Raod    Maintenace Project. Pilot Road Recycling Project. Nepal. SWECO/ETECO/ TIP GESI EXpert and  Researcher.
3. Socioeconomic and Cultural household survey conducted with Magar People Directly affected by Inundation due to the Tanahu Hydropower Project. 2020-2022. Asian Development Bank(ADB).Office of the Special Project Facilitator, Accountability Mechanism.
4. Inclusive education and impact of COVID 19 on Education. Nepal National commission for UNESCO, SingaDarbar. 2079. By Shyamu Thapa Magar
5. Political participation and Representation of women in  local Politics*: A Case study of Tinpatan Rural Municipality of Sindhuli District. 2022-2023. Local Development and Good Governance project. Central Department of Anthropology. T.U.( lost so any resemblance of this research from particular area should be taken pleasured).
6. Situation of Domestic Violence against women: A case study of Tinpatan Rural Municipality of Sindhuli District. 2020. SOSIN/Department of Anthropology. By Shyamu Thapa Magar
7. Indigenous People’s movement and inclusive education. 2014-2015. Civil Society Scholar Award, Open Society Foundation.