Born and grew up in Baglung district, west of Nepal. Dr. Khattri is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Central Department of Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Khattri is a Subject Committee Member of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He has obtained his Master's Degree in Social Anthropology from Tribhuvan University, an MPhil in Archaeology (specializing in Ethno-archaeology) from the University of Bergen, Norway, and a Doctorate Degree in Anthropology specializing in the ethnographic study of climate change from Tribhuvan University, Nepal.  Dr. Khattri has more than two decades of work experience in teaching, research, and publication. Dr. Khattri has worked as a research Team Leader, and principal investigator in various research projects. Currently, he is the Co-Principle Investigator of a national priority research project at CERID, TU titled Revitalizing Social Sciences in Tribhuvan University: Historical Trends, Present Status, and Future Directions, He is also the principal investigator of the research title, Challenges of Yak Herding in Upper Mustang: An Analysis of Motivation to Continue Yak Herding by the Drokpa Younger Generations, funded by UGC, Nepal, 2023. 

Dr, Khattri has published several articles in national and international including ranked journals and edited volumes. Dr. Khattri is an Editor-in-Chief of the Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology (http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ) since its inception. This journal is reputed for regular publication and its field scope. Dr. Khattri has written a book as co-author. He has updated his expertise through various training and participated in workshops and national and international seminars. His area of interest is the Environment, particularly in climate change, heritage conservation, development, social inclusion, visual anthropology, spiritual anthropology, and natural resource management. Dr. Khattri is active in organizing and presenting papers in national and international seminars. He acted as a co-convener of Panel P025: Himalayan Anthropology: Issues of Climate Dynamics and Corporate Sustainability (https://iuaes2023delhi.org/panelabstracts.aspx?pid=43) at the World Anthropological Union Congress 2023 in New Delhi, India. Dr. Khattri is the convener of a panel Himalayan Anthropology: Exploring Institutions, Elitism and Studying Up (https://waucongress.org/panel/pn59/) at the World Anthropological Union Congress 2024 in South Africa. Dr Khattri has visited several countries such as the USA, Russia, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, India, and different parts of Nepal.

Ph. D. in Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal (17 March 2021).

M. Phil. in Archaeology, University of Bergen, Bergen. Norway 1999.

M. A. (Anthropology), Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur  Kathmandu Nepal 1995.

Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Central Department of Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal since December 20, 2021- up to date

SAT Co-ordinator for QAA CDA, TU

Lecturer at the Central Department of Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal since March 15, 2018-December 20, 2021.  

Lecturer in Anthropology, at the Department of Sociology/Anthropology Dhawalagiri Multiple Campus, Baglung Tribhuvan University), from February 13, 2003-15 March 2018.               

Head of the Department, at the Department of Sociology/Anthropology Dhawalagiri Multiple Campus, Baglung Tribhuvan University from 2009/02/03-2013/02/25

Besides teaching, organizing student's research tours (Lo-manthang, Ghandruk Muktinath, Dhorpatan, Sirubare) at least five times led and supervised to document and publish their experiences.

 Dhuniya of Nepal (Book) co-authored with Prof. Om Gurung, Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Co-Researcher for Historical Context of Culture and Language Diversity in Myagdi District, A Research Report Submitted to University Grants Commission, Sanothimi Bhaktapur, Nepal, July 3, 2012

Researcher for Documentation of Cooper Smelting in Western Nepal, collaborative research work with the University of Bergen, Norway, Oct 2010.

Researcher for Conflict, Internal Displacement and Vulnerability in Nepal with Special Reference to Janajatis (Indigenous Nationalities) Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) Dhobighat-Naya Bato, Lalitpur-3 Submitted to World Bank, Washington DC

Researcher for Social Exclusion and Child Labour in Nepal With Special Reference to Janajatis (Indigenous Nationalities) Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) Dhobighat-Naya Bato, Lalitpur-3 for ILO Nepal.

Program Evaluator for the Final Program Evaluation of Community Health and Development Program, Myagdi for INF Community Health and Development Program Myagdi/Kaski.

Baseline Survey of Parsa District (Development Initiatives) for Action Aid Nepal 2004

Facilitator (October 7, 2002-12 Feb. 2003) To carry out the First Phase of Farmer's Level Evaluation of the Sustainable Soil Management Program in Syangja and Baglung District for SSMP, helvetas Nepal.                      

Assistant Lecturer in Anthropology at the Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology of Tribhuvan University; Nepal since 2000-12 Feb 2003

Assistant Lecturer in Anthropology at the Department of Sociology/Anthropology of Sagarmatha Multiple College Purbanchal University; Nepal from 2002-Jan 2003.

Facilitator (November 19, 2001-31 Jan. 2002) to carry out the First Phase of Farmer's Level Evaluation of the Sustainable Soil Management Program in Parbat District for SSMP, helvetas Nepal.             

Research Associate (December 2000- February 2001) to carry out research for IFAD (International Fund For Agricultural Development) in Humla and Mugu.

Research Associate (July-September 2000) to carry out Research for IFAD (International Fund For Agricultural Development) in Jumla                                           

Field Researcher (Oct.1997- Feb. 1998 & Sept.-Dec. 1994). To write a dissertation to fulfill partial requirements for M. Phil. Degree in Ethnoarchaeology, and to write a dissertation for M. M.A. degree in Anthropology.      

Research Assistant for M. A. Student from University of Bergen 1997

Sociologist (May-August 1996) Western Regional Directorate, Pardi Pokhara, Department of Irrigation, HMG Nepal.

Research Assistant for M. A. Student from University of Bergen 1995

Reflection of Parisara-niti-shatakam (on Environmental Ethics) to Nepali Himalayan Environmental Dynamics and Wellbeing (In Press, Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)

Civic and Ethnic Nationalism in Nepal: Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges in National Unity (pp 373-392) in Better Indeed Than All the Lands: The Contemporary South Asian Discourse of Nationalism Edited by Saji Varghese: AUTHORSPRESS.  

Pradhayapak Dr. Om Gurungko Samchipt Jibani ra Mera Kehi Anubhutiharu (in Nepali)

A Brief Biography of Prof. Dr. Om Gurung and My Some Reflections (3-38 PP) in Comrade Om Gurung Smirtigarntha; Published by Krantikari Communist Party, Nepal, Central Office, 2080

The Trans-Himalayan Livelihood: Opportunities and Challenges in Tourism Development in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Journal of Tourism & Adventure, 6(1), 18-38. 2023

Interview with Professor Laya Prasad Uprety

(https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ/article/view/73290)

Interview with Professor Jeevan R. Sharma

(https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ/article/view/73291)

Interview with Professor Dilli Ram Dahal

(https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ/article/view/61148)

Interview with Professor Ram Bahadur Chhetri (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v18i01.67557), 2024

Interview with Professor Edwin van Teijilingen  (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v17i01.61149), 2023

Interview with Professor Dilli Ram Dahal (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v17i01.61148), 2023

Knowledge Devotee Gregory G. Maskarinec: Dhaulagiri Journal, and Me. Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 15-20. 2023

Indigenous institutions as adaptive measures to environmental dynamics: an ethnographic study of Loba community of Upper Mustang, Nepal.

MB Khattri, R Pandey - International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology, 7 (4) 1-27, 2023

Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 and Related Policy Provision in Nepal, Research Report submitted to Policy Research Institute, Government of Nepal. (Co-researcher (Co-PI) (https://kms.pri.gov.np/dams/pages/view.php?ref=15426&k=24ba161f2c#) 2022.

Interview with Gregory Maskarinec (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v16i01.50999), 2022

Differential vulnerability and resilience of earthquake: A case of displaced Tamangs of Tiru and Gogane villages of Central Nepal. Progress in Disaster Science, 12, 100205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2021.100205 (2021) (Q1 SC imago Ranked Journal)

Interview with Professor Om Gurung (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v15i01.41932), 2021

Interview with Professor Chaitanya Mishra (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v15i01.41931), 2021

Agricultural adaptation to climate change in the trans-Himalaya: A study of Loba Community of Lo-manthang, Upper Mustang, Nepal. International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology, 5(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41257-020-00039-w

(Co-authored) (2021)

Interview with Gunnar Haaland (https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v14i0.33949), 2020

Gender relation in Homestay tourism: Sirubari Sayanja a Study (in Nepali Homestay prayatanma laingik sahabhhagita: Sirubari Sayanja Ek Adhayan) 2077 in Nepaliko Pratham Gramin Prayatakiya Gau Shyanja Sirubariko Janajiban Ek Addhyan published by department of sociology/anthropology, Dhawalagirir Multiple campus, Baglung (pp.28-58).

Building national security through human security: Seasonal migration from Upper Mustang. In Unity Journal Vol. February 1 2020.

Dynamics of Trans-Himalayan Economic Co-operation: An Ecological Analysis of Trade and Cultural Relations between China-Tibet and Upper Mustang, Nepal

2019, CASS Forum-the 3rd International Symposium on Himalayan Studies, Proceeding, Kathmandu Nepal June 8-10, 2019. Hotel Yak and Yeti

Climate Change, Crops, Livestock, and Human Relations to Food Sovereignty among the Loba of Nepal, Published at Conference proceedings 2015. The Annual Conference:  Nepal and the Himalaya, pp. 42-62.

Anthropological Observation of Climate Change and Livestock Management in Upper-Mustang, Trans-Himalaya of Nepal.  PP 6-19, In Myagdi Guru: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 1, 2018.

Climate Change and Disaster Vulnerability in Upper Mustang of Nepal. PP 97-129. In Contemporary Nepali Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Reader. Published by Central Department of Anthropology, University Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, March 2018.

Environmental Issue and Teaching Ecological Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, 2016, pp. 93-106 in Nepali Anthropology: New Direction and Contributions (Seminar Proceedings) edited by Binod Pokharel, Janak rai and Mukta Singh Lama Tamang published by Central Department of Anthropology, TU, Nepal.

Seasonal Migration in Upper Mustang: Process, Destination and Impact

A research Report Submitted to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project,

Unit Conservation Office, Upper Mustang, Lo-manthang                    

APA Citation and Referencing: Managing with Software in Scholarly Publication in Shipahi Vol no. 49, pp 113-119, 2016.

Jalabayu Paribartan anukulan: Upallo Jhimruk Climate change adaptation: Upallo Jhimruk (In Nepali) Climate change Adaptation: Upper Jhimruk. In Okharkot (Collection of Papers) In the Context of Okharkot Encyclopedia. 2015. (2072). Pp 165-174.

Human ecological analysis of Life of Pi (2015 In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol 9, pp 115-127, 2015 DMC Baglung

Dhuniya of Nepal co-authored with Prof. Om Gurung, 2014, Published by Department of Sociology and Anthropology, TU, Nepal.

Teaching and Studying sociology and anthropology at Dhawalagiri Multiple Campus, Baglung in Nepali in Golden Jubilee Souvenir 2014, published by Dhawalagiri Multiple Campus, Baglung, 2014.

Climate Change, Millet and Ritual Relationship with the Magars of Argal, Baglung, Nepal. In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol 6, pp 107-124, 2012 DMC Baglung

Rites of Passage: Flow of Gifts. In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol 4, pp 111-128, 2010 DMC Baglung

Teaching Anthropology and Sociology in Nepal: Prospects and Challenges. In Anthropology and Sociology of Nepal: Taking Stock of Teaching, Research and Practice, 2010. Edited by R. B. Chhetri et al. Published by Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology TU, Nepal.

Writing, Editing and Publishing an article in a Scientific Journal. In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 3, 2009 pp 185-196 MMC Baglung

Teaching Current Issues:  Past, Present and Future of Anthropology and Sociology in Nepal, on Past, Present and Future of Anthropology and Sociology in Nepal, Feb. 2008 edited by Dr. B. K. Parajuli, Published by Department of Sociology and anthropology, P.N. Pokhara.

Ethnicity, National Integrity and Monuments in Argal. In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. II, 2007, pp 101-120 MMC Baglung

Ancestors, Land, and Leadership in Nepal. In Social Science in a Multicultural World Proceedings of the International Conference Held on 11-13 December 2006, (Published 2008), PP 490-501, Organized by Sociological/ Anthropological Society of Nepal (SASON) Kathmandu.

Changes in Ecological Relationship of Argali Magars. In Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol 1, 2005 pp 67-86 MMC Baglung

The Final Program Evaluation of Community Health and Development Program, Myagdi for INF Community Health and Development Program Myagdi/Kaski.

Situational Analysis Report of Parsa District (Development Initiatives) Submitted to Action Aid Nepal September 2004

Agriculture and Ritual Landscape: A Case Study From The Magars of Argal, Baglung District, Nepal in Occasional Papers in Sociology and Anthropology Volume VIII, Central Department of Sociology and Anthropology Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu Nepal pp 88-104, 2003.                  

Impact Study on Sustainable Soil Management Program in Syangja and Baglung District, Submitted to SSMP, helvetas Nepal (in Nepali) Jan, 2003.

Impact Study on Sustainable Soil Management Program in Parbat District: Submitted to SSMP, Helvetas Nepal (in Nepali) January 15, 2002.                       

Livestock Production System in Upper Slopes of Karnali Region: An Initial Fact Finding Research Report prepared for International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) April 30, 2001.                                  

Caste and Gender Analysis: A Baseline Survey in Jumla district of Karnali Region for International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) September 28 2000                                             

Sacrificial Places: An Ethno-Archaeological Study of the Ritual Landscape from Argal VDC, Western Nepal. An M. Phil. Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Archaeology, University of Bergen, Norway 1999.

Adaptive Systems of the Magar People: An Ethno-Ecological Case Study of Argal VDC Baglung District. An M. A. Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Anthropology, Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal 1995.