He holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in education from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is an applied micro-economist, focusing on policy questions related to education and health. Dr Kumar was previously associated with the REAL Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK. His research interest in children’s education and learning led him to join ASER Centre with a strong desire to actively engage in grassroots research. Dr Kumar is also an avid mountain lover and enjoys cycling and trekking in his free time.
