Prof. Pradeep Kumar Misra

Prof. Pradeep Kumar Misra is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE) at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to the fields of higher education, teacher education, and educational technology.

His academic journey is a testament to his global recognition, underscored by the numerous prestigious international research scholarships he has received. These include the Commonwealth Academic Fellowship of CSC, UK; Doctoral and Senior Researcher Scholarship of DAAD, Germany; Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar Scholarship of the European Commission; National Scholarship of Slovak Republic; MASHAV Scholarship of the Israel Government; and Research Exchange Scholarship of FMSH, France. He is also the recipient of the Joint Research Project under ICSSR (India) and NIHSS (South Africa) and a member of the academic bodies of several institutions and organizations in India and abroad.

Prof. Misra has published extensively both nationally and internationally, completed research and development projects, and developed educational media programs. His recent books, Teaching Competencies for 21st Century Teachers: Practical Approaches to Learning (Routledge, 2024) and Learning and Teaching for Teachers (Springer, 2021), are not just publications but prime examples of his impactful work that resonates with teachers globally.

Prof. Misra has also developed educational media programs and supervised Ph.D. scholars. His extensive experience in education has taken him to many countries, spanning continents and cultures. His educational visits to many countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Nederland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Austria, New Zealand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Israel, Japan, and South Africa have enriched his understanding and broadened his perspectives.

Designation: 
Director
Specialization: 
Teacher education, educational technology, and vocational education
E-Mail Id.: 
pkmisra[at]niepa[dot]ac[dot]in