Dr. Punya Mishra

Dr. Punya Mishra is Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation and Professor at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He also has an affiliate appointment in ASU’s Design School. As associate dean, he leads various initiatives that provide a future-forward, equity-driven approach to educational research. He is internationally recognized for his work in educational technology, the role of creativity and aesthetics in learning, and the application of design-based approaches to educational innovation. He has received $9.5 million in grants; published over 200 articles and edited five books. With over 50,000 research citations, he is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide and the top 100 scholars with the biggest influence on educational practice and policy. A TED-Ed educator, he co-hosts the award-winning Silver Lining for Learning webinar as well as the Value Laden and Learning Futures podcasts. Dr. Mishra is an award-winning instructor who has taught courses at undergraduate, master and doctoral levels in educational technology, educational psychology, design, and creativity. He is also an engaging public speaker and an accomplished visual artist and poet. You can learn more about Dr. Punya Mishra here.