Experience

Dr. Purna Kumar Loksom is a Dy Course Leader, Senior Lecturer, Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), and External Examiner with extensive international academic, research, and leadership experience across the UK and Asia. He currently works at Bloomsbury Institute London, affiliated to Birkbeck, University of London, where he contributes to programmes in Data Analytics, Data Science, Econometrics, Business, Economics, Finance, and Management.

Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at Coventry University and Wrexham University affiliated institutions, and as Associate Professor and Faculty Board Member at Purbanchal University, Nepal. In addition to academia, Dr. Loksom held the role of Hon. Chief Planning Commissioner for the Koshi Province Government of Nepal, equivalent to state minister level, where he led strategic policy and development planning initiatives. His teaching and research expertise includes development economics, sustainability, digital economy, artificial intelligence, data analytics, research methodology, and applied econometrics, with strong engagement in curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and international research collaboration.

Interests

Dr. Loksom’s academic interests focus on development economics, human development, fiscal policy, sustainability, digital economy, artificial intelligence, econometrics, and data analytics. He is particularly interested in the application of panel data analysis and quantitative research methods to examine economic growth, inequality, education, public finance, and human development within developing economies, especially South Asia. His wider professional interests include curriculum innovation, digital pedagogy, inclusive education, research-led teaching, and the integration of artificial intelligence within higher education and business practice. Beyond academia, he values interdisciplinary collaboration, public policy development, leadership, and mentoring students from diverse international backgrounds.

Qualifications, Affiliations, and Memberships

• PhD in Economics, University of Leicester, UK
• MSc in Business and Financial Economics, University of Greenwich, UK
• MBA in Finance, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• BBA (High Distinction), Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• ACCA, ACCA-UK
• Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Advance HE
• External Examiner, Advance HE
• Course Director Training, University of Oxford
• Professional expertise in STATA, R, SPSS, Python, Econometrics, and Data Analytics
• Multilingual: English, Nepali, Hindi, Urdu, and Cantonese

Research and Publications (Last 5 Years)

• Loksom, P. (2021) ‘Economic Inequality’: Evidence from Nepal. Based on a PhD thesis submitted to the University of Leicester in 2021. SSRN Electronic Journal.
  SSRN: SSRN Paper
  DOI: DOI Link
• Loksom, P. (2025) Principles of Research Methodology: Concepts & Applications. SSRN Electronic Journal.
  SSRN: SSRN Paper
  DOI: DOI Link

Books and Edited Volumes

• Loksom, P.K., Sharma, V., Patil, M.S. and Sheraz, M.W. (Associate Editors) (2025) The AI-Driven Digital Economy: Marketing and Management Perspectives. Edited by N.G. Lakshmi. A2Z EduLearningHub.
  Link: Zenodo Record
• Loksom, P.K., Pagar, D. et al. (2025) The Digital Economy: Systems, Applications & Impact. Kindle edn. Edu-LearningHub.
  Link: Amazon Book Link
• Loksom, P.K., Sunanda, K. and Gupta, H. (Editorial Board Members) (2025) Advances in Modern Education Systems: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Global Trends. Chief Editor: S. Panda. Edu-LearningHub.
  Link: Zenodo DOI Record

Research Papers Under Review

1. Loksom, P.K. Fiscal Capacity, Economic Growth, and Human Development in South Asia: Evidence from Dynamic Panel Data Analysis (1990–2025). Under review at a Scopus Q2-ranked journal.
2. Loksom, P.K. Economic Growth, Inequality, and Human Development in South Asia: A Panel Data Analysis (1990–2025). Under review at a Scopus Q2-ranked journal.