Dr. Richa Malaviya

Richa Malaviya has completed her MPhil and PhD from NIEPA (NCERT Campus).

She has co-authored seven books for Public Universities on Education, Biology, Psychology, Technology, Teacher Education, Science Education, Value Education and Gender Education for Graduate students.

She has published 3 papers in peer reviewed journals and 2 papers in International Journals. Recently she is working on research chapter on Student Wellbeing for publishment through Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne, Australia in Routledge.

She has 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the college level, as Assistant Professor in Jagan Nath University and Visiting Faculty at JIMS Rohini. She has also been Science and Mathematics Teacher at DPS world School, Greater Noida.

She has been member of CBSE Committee for development of Capacity Building Programmes (CBP) on ‘Educating Parents about Education’ proposed to be offered to CBSE teachers (as per the latest CPD guidelines that will equip teachers/individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge on active learning in 21st century workforce) which has been released by CBSE in November 2023.

She is a gold medallist in B.Ed. and M.Ed. program at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Amity University, AUUP.

She is a member of Quantum Workforce and has also been speaker on World Quantum Day in India Habitat Centre. In June 2025, she has done Leadership course from Harvard University U.S. Presently, her research interest focuses on Self-learning, Enabled Self-learning and Self-Regulated Learning in Higher Education Institutions.

• Ph.D. in Education — National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ministry of Education — (May 2022 to April 2026)
• M.Phil. in Education — National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ministry of Education — (2020–2022)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) — Amity Institute of Education, Amity University — (2015–2017)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — BLS Institute of Technology and Management, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) — (2014–2015)
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology — Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University — (2011–2013)
• B.Sc. (Honours) in Botany — Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi — (2008–2011)

• 2 years of work experience as Assistant Professor at Jagannath University (in faculty of education and faculty of sciences- education-psychology, philosophy & curriculum subjects, science- botany, zoology, chemistry subjects),
• 2 years at JIMS Rohini as Visiting Faculty in Department of education (ICT, gender education, guidance and counselling )
• 7 years work experience at Chegg India-Developed academic content for physics, chemistry, and biology subjects as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Biology and Chemistry at Chegg India- Authored assignments and answers for M.Sc. and B.Sc. students, catering to the academic needs of U.S. based students.

• CBSE Curriculum & Manual Development ( June 2022- June 2024) As a PhD Scholar at NIEPA, I was selected as a committee member by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to contribute to the development of a Capacity Building Programme (CBP) titled ‘Educating Parents about Education.’ Working alongside educators and administrators, I helped design a training manual for CBSE teachers, focusing on active learning strategies, hands-on activities, and best practices tailored to 21st-century workforce needs. My role involved aligning the program with CBSE’s CPD guidelines and addressing diverse target groups, including PGTs, TGTs, and PRTs. This opportunity allowed me to collaborate with experts nationwide and strengthen my expertise in educational planning and policy implementation.

  Enhanced pedagogical practices across K-12 levels through CPD-aligned teacher training programs. Fostered scholarly discourse in educational and psychological sciences through national and international peer-reviewed research.

Research Papers

1. Published and presented a Research Paper on “ICT integration for qualitative improvement of Teacher Training Programs” in the National Seminar on ” ICT in Teacher Education” held on 30th November 2018 in Jagan Nath University Journal.

2. Research paper Accepted for Publication with Dr. Neetu Mishra Shukla on “A study of shaping teaching beliefs of teacher trainees through reflective practice” in the International Teacher Education Conference 2018 at Indiana University College of Education (U.S.A), August 8-10, 2018. The article will be published in the Abstract Book, Proceedings book, and will be reviewed for the special issues (October 2018 and November 2018) of TOJET (Paper Code: 550363)

3. Research paper Accepted for Publication on “Quality Teaching and Values Education through co-curricular activities” in Australia(International Conference on Education, Business and Architecture Design 2018), April 02-04, 2018.

4. Research paper Accepted for Publication on “Comparative study on educational policies of China and India” in 4th International Conference on Education (ICEDU 2018) in Thailand, (April 05-07, 2018).
5. Research Paper published on “A study of levels of reflection among the trainee teachers” with Prof. Neetu Mishra Shukla in IJCRT. ISSN: 2320-2882, Volume: 10, Issue 11 November 2022

6. Research Paper published on: “Comparative Study of Educational Policies of India and China” in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research. ISSN:2277-7881; IMPACT FACTOR :8.017(2022); IC Value:5.16; ISI Value:2.286, Volume:11, Issue:11(4), November: 2022 Online Copy of Article Publication Available (2022 Issues) Scopus Review ID: A2B96D3ACF3FEA2A Article Received: 2nd November 2022 Publication Date:10th December 2022 Publisher: Sucharitha Publication, India

7. Research Paper published on “Understanding Educational Responses to School Closure During COVID- 19 Pandemic: A Case for Equity in Uttar Pradesh” in Amity International Journal of Teacher Education AJITE (ISSN :2395-616X) Amity International Journal of Teacher Education (AIJTE), Volume 9, No.1. April 2023.

8. Research paper titled “Bridging the Digital Divide: Equity Challenges in India’s Educational Technology Implementation” accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal Amity International Journal of Teacher Education (AIJTE) on 6 August 2025.
9. Sirohi, V., Malaviya, R., Sirohi, S., & Anand, P. (2026).University student wellbeing in an uncertain future: Research, policy and practice. In an edited volume published by Routledge.
   Chapter DOI: 10.4324/9781003648673-8
   Scopus EID: 2-s2-105033837653
   ISBNs: 9781041091417, 9781041091424, 9781003648673

Patents

17/07/2026
Dr. Richa Malaviya is a co-registered proprietor of the industrial design titled “Ergonomic Handheld Pulse Oximeter with Organic Shape,” registered with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Government of India. The design bears Design Number 496080-001 under Class 24-02. It was filed on 25 March 2026 and notified on 17 July 2026. The registration is currently in force and reflects her contribution to interdisciplinary innovation, user-centred healthcare design, and collaborative research.

1. Published a book on “Pedagogy of Biology” for B.Ed. Students by Vikas Publication house, New Delhi for Jamia Millia Islamia University selected as a course book for B.Ed. life science students. ISBN: 978-93-5271- 093- 5

2. Published 5 chapters in a book on “Nutrition and Health Concerns” for Jamia Millia Islamia University by Vikas Publishing House in 2019.

3. Published a book on “Gender, Society and Education” for the fourth semester of B.Ed. Students for Jagan Nath University by Alagappa University by Raghav Publication in 2019, ISBN:978-93-85679-57-5.

4. Published 8 chapters in a book on “Innovations in Education” for Jamia Millia Islamia University open university students, by Vikas Publishing House. In 2018.

5. Published 4 chapters in a book on “Microbial Genetics” for M.Sc. Microbiology II Semester students for Alagappa University, Karaikudi- 630003, Directorate of Distance Education.
6. Published a chapter on “Values Through Education: A reality or myth” in the book “Value Education: Teaching Democracy and Peace” for B.Ed. Students. ISBN:978-81-7024-894-1

7. Published a chapter in the book “Teacher Education Emerging Perspectives” on “ICT Integration for Qualitative Improvement of Teacher Training Programs,” Published by Rakesh Kumar Yadav for Adhyayan Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi. ISBN:978-81- 8435-458-4

8. Chapter in the book “Contemporary India and Teacher Education” on “Teacher Education: Quality Concerns and Role of Agencies” published by Adhyayan Publication.

9. Published 4 chapters in the Educational Psychology Book, M.Sc. II Semester, Alagappa University, Directorate of Distance Education by Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-5338- 718-1

10. Published a book on MA Child Care & Education Child Health and Nutrition in 2018 for Alagappa University published by Vikas Publishing House, Noida ISBN: 978-93-5338- 257-5

11. Published 5 chapters in the book “Technology of Teaching and Learning” by Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi

12.A book chapter titled “Student Satisfaction and Wellbeing in Higher Education: A Study of Undergraduate Students in India” has been accepted for publication by Routledge, in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne on 23 June 2025.