Patent · Govt. of India
Mathematics Learning Device (Ethnomathematics Based)
A learning device that brings the mathematics of traditional craft into the classroom.
Mathematics Education · Ethnomathematics · Indian Knowledge Systems
Dr. Harish Pandey
डॉ. हरीश पाण्डेय
Assistant Professor, School of Education,
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha
Associate Fellow (Pedagogy of Mathematics),
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla
Teacher educator and mathematician linking classroom mathematics with India's indigenous knowledge — from the potter's wheel to the teacher-education classroom.
- 5+Years teaching
- 44Papers & chapters
- 38Papers presented
- 36Invited lectures
- 1Book
- 1Patent
01 — About
Mathematics, rooted in culture
Dr. Harish Pandey is a teacher educator and mathematician whose work connects school mathematics with India's indigenous knowledge traditions. His doctoral research at the Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University, uncovered the mathematics embedded in the crafts of the Kumhar (potter) community of Varanasi — work that led to a patented, ethnomathematics-based mathematics learning device.
At Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, he teaches B.Ed., M.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed., ITEP and Ph.D. students. As a resource person he trains faculty across India in Indian Knowledge Systems, Vedic Ganit, research methods, statistics and the use of AI in teacher education. From October 2026 he is also an Associate Fellow in the Pedagogy of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.
- Based inWardha, Maharashtra
- LanguagesHindi, English
- InterestsPoetry, music, diary writing, driving
02 — Experience
Academic appointments
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2026 – present
Associate Fellow, Pedagogy of Mathematics
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla · from 1 October 2026
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2021 – present
Assistant Professor
School of Education, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha
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2024
Assistant Professor (Permanent), Pedagogy of Mathematics
Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Ajmer
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2017 – 2021
UGC Junior & Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University · JRF 2017, SRF 2019
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2017
Project Fellow
UGC Major Research Project, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University
03 — Research
Research & innovation
Doctoral thesis · BHU
Ethnomathematics: an approach for teaching–learning mathematics from the traditional activities of the Kumhar community of Varanasi
Supervisor: Prof. Anjali Bajpai, Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University
Book · 2024
Mulbhut Saksharta evam Sankhyatmakta: Hit Dharak Pratyakshan
Future Fact Society, Varanasi · ISBN 978-93-90895-36-6
Areas of expertise
- Mathematics in IKS
- Vedic Ganit
- Ethnomathematics
- Pedagogy of Mathematics & Science
- Measurement & Evaluation
- Research & Statistics
- Curriculum & Tool Development
- ICT & AI in Education
- Guidance & Counselling
04 — Publications
Selected publications
A selection from 44 papers and book chapters.
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2026
Singh, R., …, Pandey, H. et al. Agile Renaissance: Redefining management strategies for India's emerging economy. In Roadmap of Impactful Organizations. Springer, Cham.
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2025
Pandey, C.S., …, Pandey, H. et al. From review to decisions: Machine learning, NLP and hybrid models for academic paper acceptance prediction. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 45(5).
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2024
Pandey, H. Mulbhut Saksharta evam Sankhyatmakta: Hit Dharak Pratyakshan (book). Future Fact Society, Varanasi. ISBN 978-93-90895-36-6.
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2020
Pandey, H. & Bajpai, A. Ethnomathematics: Mathematics embedded in the traditional activities of Kumhar community of Varanasi district. Indian Educational Review, NCERT, 58(1), 102–118.
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2020
Pandey, H., Kushwaha, S. & Bajpai, A. Ethnomathematics approach: A culture based pedagogy. The Primary Teacher, NCERT, 52, 17–27.
The full list of 44 publications, 38 presentations and 36 invited lectures is available on request — email for the complete list.
05 — Teaching & Service
Supervision, leadership & invited talks
Research supervision
- Guided 10+ M.Ed. dissertations
- 1 Ph.D. awarded — study of the Santhal tribe
- 1 Ph.D. ongoing — IKS & commerce education
Academic roles
- Co-Coordinator, M.Ed. (2026 – now)
- Coordinator, Chess (2025 – now)
- Coordinator, DCA, Directorate of Distance Education (2022 – now)
- Co-Coordinator, Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. (2022 – 24)
- Warden, Rajguru Hostel (2022 – 24); Co-Warden (2021 – 22)
- In-charge, Maths/Science Lab, NCTE documentation, website & e-journal (2021 – 24)
- Joint Student Advisor, RIE (NCERT), Ajmer
Resource person for
- NCERT
- CIET
- RIE Ajmer
- IGNOU
- IIIT Delhi
- MMTTC Tezpur
- MMTTC Assam
- MMTTC DAVV Indore
- MMTTC IITE Gandhinagar
- MMTTC CU Gujarat
- MMTTC MGKVP
- MMTTC MGAHV
- MNLU Nagpur
- CU Haryana
Topics
- IKS and mathematics
- Vedic Ganit
- Hypothesis testing & research tools
- NEP 2020
- AI in teacher education
Awards & fellowships
- Dr. Dayaram Vishwakarma Best Research Paper AwardBHU Education Alumni Association · 2018, 2020–21
- UGC Senior Research Fellowship2019
- UGC Junior Research Fellowship2017
- U.P. Government Merit Award18th rank, State High School merit list · 2005
Memberships
- Life member, BHU Education Alumni Association
- Review member, JETIR
06 — Education
Education & qualifications
- Ph.D.
Doctorate in Education
Faculty of Education, Banaras Hindu University · Supervisor: Prof. Anjali Bajpai
- 2017
Certificate in Yoga
Yoga Sadhna Kendra, Banaras Hindu University
- 2015
M.Ed. CGPA 8.50
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi · Measurement & Evaluation, Guidance
- 2014
PGDCA 64%
UP College, MGKVP, Varanasi
- 2013
B.Ed. 73.89%
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi · Maths & Science Teaching
- 2012
M.Sc. Mathematics 64.25%
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi
- 2010
B.Sc. (PMC) 62.38%
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
National tests qualified
- UGC-NET-JRF, Education — January 2017 (66.86%)
- UGC-NET, Education — June 2015 & July 2016
- CTET & UPTET — 2015 and 2018
07 — Gallery
In the lecture hall & beyond
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Inauguration of the UGC-NET guidance lecture series for M.Ed. and Integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. students, MGAHV Wardha — 25 Sept 2026. Dr. Pandey served as coordinator and convener.
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Invited lecture, Central University of Haryana — May 2026.
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Addressing students at MGAHV, Wardha.
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Welcomed as a resource person at an academic session.
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On an academic expert panel.
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With fellow academics after a programme.
08 — Contact
Invitations, collaborations & enquiries
For invited lectures, faculty development programmes, research collaboration or supervision enquiries, please get in touch by email.
- Official email harishpandey@hindivishwa.ac.in
- Personal email harishjobvns@gmail.com
- ORCID 0000-0002-8396-6446
- Affiliation School of Education, MGAHV, Wardha, Maharashtra