Ria Misra is a first-year DPhil student at the Department of Education, University of Oxford. Her doctoral research critically examines the use of digital technologies to govern education systems in India, with a particular focus on algorithmic governance and the use of predictive technologies in educational decision-making.
Her broader research interests include education policy and neoliberalism. She is particularly interested in how policies are enacted, focusing on how different stakeholders experience and navigate policy changes. Her research also examines the influence of various actors, including global technology companies and international organisations, on national education policymaking.
Prior to beginning her DPhil, Ria worked as an elementary school teacher and in education consultancy. She holds an MA in Education from Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) and an MA in Policy Studies in Education from University College London (UCL).
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