Punya Mishra

Dr. Punya Mishra is Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University (with an affiliate appointment in ASU’s Design School). 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 5 books. With over 50,000 citations of his research, he is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide and the top 100 scholars with the biggest influence on educational practice and policy in the US. A TED-Ed educator, he co-hosts the award-winning Silver Lining for Learning webinar and the Value Laden and Learning Futures podcasts.

As Associate Dean he leads a range of initiatives that provides a future-forward, equity driven, approach to educational research and scholarship. He has worked with a range of educational institutions to bring a collaborative, design-based approach to educational innovation. Prior to ASU, Dr. Mishra was at Michigan State University where he directed the award-winning Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. He received the 2016 William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award for his “comprehensive and sustained record of scholarly excellence in research and creative activities, instruction and outreach.” He has held numerous leadership roles in national and international organizations including being a member of the School Board for the Okemos Public School District (in Michigan).

Dr. Mishra has taught courses at undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels in educational technology, educational psychology, design, and creativity. He has also taught courses on creativity, innovation, and design for MBA programs at the Indian School of Business and the Broad School of Business, at Michigan State University. Among the accolades he has received for his teaching are a Lilly Fellowship, the MSU Teacher Scholar Award, the College of Education’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the AT&T-MSU award for Instructional Technology.

Dr. Mishra is an in-demand, engaging public speaker, with over 100 keynotes and invited presentations. He is also an accomplished visual artist whose creative work has been featured in design and puzzle magazines as well as a solo exhibition at the MSU Museum.