Priyank Sharma
About Priyank Sharma
Priyank Sharma is a Manager in Research and Strategy at OpenCurriculum, where he focuses on accessible learning science research. He has a strong background in education policy and innovative pedagogical practices, having worked in various educational roles and contributed to significant academic discussions.
Work at OpenCurriculum
Priyank Sharma currently serves as the Manager of Research and Strategy at OpenCurriculum, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on developing research initiatives and strategic plans that enhance educational practices. Additionally, he works as a Curriculum and Instruction Researcher, a role he has maintained since 2020. His work involves building an accessible learning science research platform, collaborating with professors and teachers globally, particularly in the USA.
Education and Expertise
Priyank Sharma holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Industrial and Production Engineering from Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He further pursued a Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from the National Council of Educational Research and Training in 2016. His academic journey continued with a Master of Philosophy in Education from the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration from 2018 to 2020, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from 2020 to 2023.
Background
Before his current roles, Priyank Sharma worked as a Career Consultant at EduCoach Services from 2017 to 2018, where he conducted fieldwork across India to study innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices. He also served as an Assistant System Engineer - Trainee at Tata Consultancy Services from 2012 to 2013. His diverse background in education and technology informs his current research and strategy work.
Achievements
Priyank Sharma has been recognized in the academic community, having been invited for a conversation by Prof. Punya Mishra of Arizona State University. He has also served as a guest speaker at the IIT Bombay ACM SIGCHI Student Chapter, discussing the National Education Policy 2020. Additionally, he holds a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Education and has qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Social Work and Education.
Involvement in Education Innovation
Priyank Sharma is actively involved as an ambassador at hundrED.org, a global organization focused on education innovation. He has developed a new pedagogical framework that emphasizes the side effects of education, highlighting that educational outcomes are not always positive. His insights and expertise in education have been showcased through interviews, including one with Saurabh Nanda.