Educational Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree : B.A. (Economics, Dibrugarh University), B.Ed. (Dibrugarh University)
• Master’s Degree : M.A. (Economics, Dibrugarh University) M.Ed (Dibrugarh University), MBA (Dibrugarh University)
• Diploma : Diploma in Education (SCERT, Assam)
• Ph. D : Ph. D. (Education, Dibrugarh University)

Professional Experiences 

1. Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, India : 01.02.2013 till date
2. District Consultant in RMSA, (MHRD), Govt. of Assam, India :16.02.2012 - 31.01.2013
3. Principal at The Little Stars Sr. Sec School (CBSE), Assam, India: 01.08.2011 - 15.02.2012
4. Principla i/c at Digboi B.Ed. College, Assam, India: 04.01.2008 - 31.07.2011
5. Lecturer at Digboi B.Ed. College, Assam, India: 01.08.2006 - 03.01.2008
6. Lecturer at Makum College, Assam, India: 01.08.2005 - 31.07.2006

Specialization/ Area of Interest:

1. Social Science Education & Teaching of Social Sciences
2. Economics of Education
3. Educational  Management
4. Curriculum Development
5. ICT in Education
6. Research in Education

Research work:

1. “A study of Educational facilities and teaching procedures in primary schools of Assam”, M. Ed. Dissertation submitted to Dept of Education, Dibrugarh University, 2007. 
2. “Cost of Secondary Teacher Education in Assam: A study of Colleges of Teacher Education under Dibrugarh University”. Ph.D. submitted to Dibrugarh University, 2016.
3. “Job satisfaction of Primary School teachers: a study of Margherita Sub- Division” MBA Project  submitted to the CMS, Dibrugarh University, 2016.

Research Guidance:

Workshop attended Organized: 

• Coordinator of the Workshop "ICT in Education and Language Proficiency" Sponsord by  MHRD, Govt. of India,  in  DIbrugarh University, 2014.
• Coordinator of the "7 days Teacher Training workshop" Sponsord by  NIEPVD, Dehradun, Govt. of India,  in  DIbrugarh University, 2023.

Details of Refresher/Orientation /Industrial training/Workshop attended:

1. Seven days Workshop on Research methods and Quantitative Data Analysis: Indian Council of Social Science Research, NERC, NEHU Campus, Shillong, 2010.
2. Seven days Workshop on North East Training Programme on Statistical Data Analysis: Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and Dept. of Statistics, DU,2013.
3. Three days Workshop on Implementation of Dibrugarh University B.Ed. Curriculum 2014: Dept. of Education, DU  & MHRD, Govt. of India, 2014.
4. Three days Workshop on Curriculum Design, Preparation of ICT Enabled Course Plan and Teaching Plan for student centric learning: DU, Dibrugarh, 2014.
5. Participated as coordinator in the Workshop on ICT in Education and Language Proficiency:  MHRD, Govt. of India,  in the Dept. of Education, DU, 2014.
6. 28 days Orientation Course: Academic Staff College, Burdwan University, 2015.
7. Workshop on Digital India: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India at Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh on 20^th Sept. 2016.
8. 21 days Special Winter School (Refresher course): HRDC, Mizoram University, 2016.
9. Two Day orientation Programme for NSS Programme Officers: Dibrugarh University, 2017.
10. One Day orientation Programme for NSS Programme Officers: Dept. of Communication and Journalism, Gauhati University & UNICEF on 8^th July 2017.
11. Seven Days workshop on SLM writing: DODL Dibrugarh University in association with IGNOU, 2017.
12. Five Days Training Programme on Life Skills, Leadership and Personality development:   Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports, Govt. of India at DU, 2017.
13. Representation of Assam in the North East NSS Festival held at Agartala: State NSS Cell, Govt. of Tripura & Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India,  2017.
14. Participated as Organizer in one week NSS Mega Special Camping Programme  held at Dibrugarh University organized by NSS Cell,DU, 2018.
15. Workshop on Training of Trainers on Life Skills: IIE, Guwahati under Ministry of Skill development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India at DU, 2018.
16. One Day workshop for NSS Programme Officers at DU: NSS Cell DU in association with Tata Trust for cancer and Samband Foundation, 2018.
17. Six days online National Workshop on E- assessment: Process and Tools: Dept. of Educational Technology, SNDT Women’s University under PMMMNMT, 2018
18. Seven days Online National Workshop on Learning Management System: Dept. of Educational Technology, SNDT Women’s University under PMMMNMTT, Govt. of India, 2019
19. Eight days Online National Workshop on ICT Tools for Online Learning: Dept. of Educational Technology, SNDT Women’s University under PMMMNMTT, Govt. of India, 2020
20. One week online faculty development programme on Implementation of National education policy 2020: Role of faculty members of HEIs :Teaching Learning Centre, Central University of Rajasthan, India, 2020.
21. Attended 4 Online workshops organized by UNECO as a part of World conference on Education for Sutainable Development (ESD), 2021
22. Two days Workshop on Massisve Online and Open courses (MOOCs): EMRC, DIbrugarh Univeristy, 2021. 
23. One day awareness programme on SWACHATTA organized by NSS Cell, Dibrugarh University, 2021
24. Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on Pedagogy and Assessment in Higher Education: NEP 2020 organized by Central University of Punjub, 5th -18th January, 2022. 
25. One week online National FDP on Moodle 4.0  Learning Management System organized by  Dept. of Educational Technology, SNDT Women’s University under PMMMNMT from 14^th July to 20^th July 2022.
26. One week Orientation Training Programme for NSS Programme Officers organized by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati from 21^st August to 27^th August 2022
27. National Workshop on Integration of Digital Technology for enhancing the competencies of Educational Administrators and Teacher Educators organized by NIEPA, New Delhi from 1^st Dec to 3^rd Dec 2022.

Administrative Assignments:

• Chairperson : Department Management Committee, Department of Education: January 2016 to December 2016.
• Programme Officer: NSS PG Unit, Dibrugarh University since August 2016 
• Counselor: Directorate of Distance and Open Learning, Dibrugarh University since August 2013.
• Member: Departmental Research Committee, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University  since 2017.
• Coordinator, Swayam Advisory Committee, Dibrugarh University since 2021
• Chairperson : Department Management Committee, Department of Education: January 2023 to December 2023
• Warden, PNGBCN, Block A since December 2022. 

Awards: 

• NSS State Award, 2021-22 by Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Govt. of Assam., India

Extension Service:

• Core team member of “Lakshya”, A mission lunch by Dibrugarh District Administration for learning enhancement of students of secondary schools of the District, 2017.
• Participated and completed  Online Course on Action Research in Education, Conducted by NCERT, New Delhi, 2016-17.
• Guest Faculty, Assam Women University, Jorhat for the session  2020-21.

Membership of Professional Organization: 

1. Life Member of All India Association of Educational Research.
2. Life Member of North East India Education Society.
3. Life member of Council for Teacher Education Foundation 

1  Publications:

1. Barua, N & Upadhyaya, A. (2013). Effectiveness of Dibrugarh University B.Ed. curriculum in changing the attitude of B. Ed. Trainees. Edutracks.13(3), 0972-9844.
2. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2014). Gandhian Philosophical Thought and its influence on present Education system of India. Social Science Journal of Gargaon College. (2), 2320-0138.
3. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2014).A study on the Problems of Secondary Teacher Education Institutions in Assam. International Journal of Research in Management & Social Science. 2 (3-IV), 2322 - 0899.
4. Upadhyaya, A. (2014). Determinants of trainee’s monetary expenditure for Secondary Teacher Education course in Assam. International Journal of Academic Research.1 (3-1), 2348-7666.
5. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2014). A Study to Examine the Sources of the Fund of the Secondary Teacher Education Institutions in Assam. Research Journal of MDKG,3(2 ), 2278-1064.
6. Upadhyaya, A.(2014). An analysis of the status of recurring expenditure of Colleges of Teacher Education in Assam. International Journal of Research in Management & Social Science 2 (4- I).2322 - 0899.
7. Upadhyaya, A.(2014). Urgency of imparting Education for Citizenship in Schools: An analysis in Indian context. International Journal of Academic Research. 1 (4-2), 2348-7666.
8. Upadhyaya, A.(2015). An analysis of the approaches of 12^th Five Year Plan towards the development of higher education in India. Social Science Journal of Gargaon College. (3), 2320-0138.
9. Upadhyaya, A.(2015). A Comparative analysis of Social Studies Curriculum adopted in the schools of India and Singapore. Council for Teacher Education (CTE) National Journal. 13 (1),  0973-4457.
10. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2014). A study to determine the private cost of students for acquiring secondary teacher education course in Assam, with reference to the Secondary Teacher Education Institutions under Dibrugarh University. Pratidhwani the Echo. 4(1), 2278-5264 (Online) 2321-9319 (Print).
11. Upadhyaya, A.(2015). A study of implementation of RTE Act, 2009 in the Elementary Schools of Assam. Education: North East NEIES Journal.19 (2), 0973-4902.
12. Upadhyaya, A.(2016). Is Dropout exists at Lower Elementary Level of Government Schools? A Study in Assam. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities. 6 (3), 2249-7315. DOI 10.5958/2249-7315.2016.00030.7.
13. Upadhyaya, A.(2016). Financial Management Practices in Public Schools: An Analytical Study. ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. 6(10), 2249-7137. doi 10.5958/2249-7137.2016.00078.1.
14. Upadhyaya, A.(2016). Do the Teachers of Primary Schools Satisfied with their Job? An empirical investigation. Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies. 4(27), 2278- 8808. 
15. Upadhyaya, A.(2017). Recent Trend of Disparities in Teacher Education in India. International Journal of Research in Management & Social Science. 5 (2 -III), 2322 – 0899. 
16. Upadhyaya, A.(2017). Work Motivation of Secondary School Teachers: an Empirical Study of Assam. International Journal of Higher Education and Research. 7(2), 2277 260X). 
    
17. Upadhyaya, A.(2017). Medium of Instruction in the Schools of Assam: a Dilemma between Self identity and Unification. Issues and Ideas in Education. 5(2), 2320-7655).  https://doi.org/10.15415/iie.2017.52007.
18. Mbingamno. O. A & Upadhyaya. A: (2022) Leadership in Educational Institutions: A Prognosis of Leadership Styles in Secondary Schools Management. International Journal of Multidisciplinary educational Research, 11(1-3), 71-78.
19. Patgiri, P. & Upadhyaya. A: (2022) A Systematic Review on Leadership Styles of Principals and its impact on teachers’ Job Satisfaction. International Journal of Research and Analytical review, 9(1), 835-846.
20. Machahary. S and Upadhyaya, A. (2022) Trends of Shifting Role of University Education towards University–Industry Relations, Higher Education for the Future, 1–13 DOI: 10.1177/23476311221108230 journals.sagepub.com/home/hef

Publication of Seminar Proceedings:

1. Barua, N & Upadhyaya, A. (2013). Quality concern of secondary education and Role of RMSA in Universalisation of secondary education in India. Seminar Paper proceeding (Twenty first annual conference of NEIES), North East India Education Society, Shillong. Editor: Prof. C. Nangbri
2. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2014). A study of Availability of infrastructure facilities for physical education  and Health care practice in the Secondary schools of Assam with reference to Dibrugarh District. Seminar Paper proceeding  published by North East regional Institute of Education (a unit of NCERT), Shillong. ISBN 978-81-929162-0-0.
3. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2015). Public Private Partnership in Education Sector: an analysis in Indian context. Seminar Paper proceeding published by Amguri Colllege. ISBN 9789384206017.
4. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N (2015). Equity and Teacher Education in India- An Analysis. Seminar Paper proceeding (Twenty second annual conference of NEIES), North East India Education Society, Shillong. Editor: Prof. C. Nangbri.  

Publication of Chapters in Edited Books:

1. Upadhyaya, A. & Baruah, N. (2015). Expansion of secondary teacher education in  Assam: An analysis of Challenges faced by the Colleges of Teacher education and some related variables. Issues and Challenges of Teacher Education. ISBN 9789383252-26-8.
2. Upadhyaya, A. (2018) Economics of Education. (Editor). Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN 978-93-82785-07-1.
3. Upadhyaya, A. (2018). Introduction to Economics of Education. Economics of Education Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN 978-93-82785-07-1
4. Upadhyaya, A. (2018). Cost and Production in Education. Economics of Education Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN 978-93-82785-07-1.
5. Upadhyaya, A. (2018). Educational Supervision. Educational Planning & Management. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN
6. Upadhyaya, A. (2018). Resources and Expenditure in Education. Educational Planning & Management. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN.
7. Upadhyaya, A. (2018). Economic Transactions concerned with Education. Educational Planning & Management. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, ISBN.

2.    Paper Presentation and participation in National & International Seminars:

• Role of Rastriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan in Universalisation of secondary education In India: National Seminar organized by Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, 2010.
• Role of River Resources in the prospect of Economic Development of Assam: International Seminar organized by Dibrugarh University, Assam, 2011.
• Expansion of secondary teacher education in Assam: Challenges faced by the colleges of teacher education: National Seminar Organized by Doomdoma College, 2012.
• Inclusion and quality expansion in education- issues and challenges: International Seminar organized by Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, Assam in collaboration CTE, India, 2013.
• Quality concern of secondary education and Role of RMSA: National Seminar organized by North East India Education Society and Dept. of Education, RGU, 2013.
• A Study of School- Community relation with reference to secondary schools of Assam: International Seminar organized by Council of Teacher Education, Indo-Nepal Chapter at Kathmandu, Nepal, 2014.
• Interdependency between Education and Globalization with reference to India: International Seminar organized by Margherita College, Assam, 2014.
• A study of Availability of infrastructure facilities for physical education  and Health care practice in the Secondary schools of Assam with reference to Dibrugarh District: National Seminar organized by North East regional Institute of Education (a unit of NCERT), Shillong, 2014. 
• A study of Problems of Secondary Teacher Education Institutions in Assam with special reference to the Secondary Teacher Education Institutions under Dibrugarh University: National Seminar organized by SCERT, Assam, 2014.
• An analysis of the Challenges faced by a Human Resource Manager in an Educational Institution: National Seminar organized by Tinsukia Commerce College Tinsukia, Assam, 2014.
• An Analysis of the Inequalities in the UGC Funding of the Central Universities and State Universities in Assam: National Seminar organized by Doomdoma College, Assam, 2014.
• Financing of Education in India: an analysis of Indian Higher Education: International Conference organized by Dept. of Education, NEHU, Shillong, 2015.
• Yoga education: an emerging component of school education: International Seminar organized by Mahapurusa Srimanta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon and in collaboration with Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management, Canada, 2015.
• Public Private Partnership in Education Sector: an analysis in Indian context: National Seminar organized by Amguri College Amguri, Assam, 2015.
• Equity and Teacher Education in India - An Analysis:National Seminar cum 22^nd annual conference of NEIES  organized by Department of Education, DU 2015.
• Government initiative in promoting Girls Education at Secondary schools of Assam: National Conference organized by Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Assam, 2015.
• Recent trend of Public financing in Indian Education: Is Private financing an alternative: National Seminar cum 23^rd annual conference of NEIES  organized by Department of Education, NEHU, 2015.
• Gender responsive budget: An instrument to bring gender equality in Indian society.  International Seminar organized by Tezpur University, Assam,  2016.
• Challenges of conducting Internship in Teaching programme in the Two Year B. Ed. curriculum suggested by NCTE and Implemented by Dibrugarh University: National Dialogue on Teacher Education: Present Scenario & Future Challenges organized by Faculty of Education, BHU, Varanasi under PMMMNMTT of MHRD, Govt. of India, 2018.
• Participated in Consultative meet of North Eastern States on Emerging issues and Challenges of Teacher Education at Secondary Stage organized by NCERT, New Delhi at NERIE, Shillong, 2018.
• Students’ Perception on Teachers’ Teaching practices in Higher Education institutions: A study in Dibrugarh University: National Seminar organized by JDSG  College and sponsored by ICSSR, 2019.
• University-Industry Linkages in Higher Education of India: National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, 2020.
• A Study on Administrative behavior of Heads of Secondary Schools in Promoting a Positive educational institute in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh: Teacher’s Perspective. National Seminar organized by Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, 2020.
• Participated in International Webinar on "Student Evaluation in Digital Education: A Perspective from Higher Education" organized by Mizoram University, 2021
• Participated in National Webinar on Online Teaching Learning: Tools and Techniques organized by CTEF, Assam, 2021
• Participated in National Webinar on Open Book examination system in India: Relevance in School and Higher Education by CTEF, Assam, 2021
• Presented a Paper on Education for Sutainable Development: How do we vizualize it in our education system? at International Seminar cum AIAER Annual Conference at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar  from 9th to 11th Nov. 2022.
• Presented a Paper on Quality Higher Education in India: Provisions of NEP 2020 & Challenges of its attainment as Co-author at International Seminar cum AIAER Annual Conference at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar  from 9th to 11th Nov. 2022.
• Presented a Paper on The Challenges facing Quality Education in Tanzania: Lesson to be learnt from India’s NEP 2020 as Co-author at International Seminar cum AIAER Annual Conference at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar  from 9th to 11th Nov. 2022.
• Presented a Paper on The National Education Policy 2020 and Vocational Education in India” as Co-author at International Seminar cum AIAER Annual Conference at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar  from 9th to 11th Nov. 2022

Participation as Resource Person: 

• 21st Century skills in MHRD Sponsored Orientation Programme on organized by Department of Education, Dibrgarh University, 2014
•  Lesson Planning  in MHRD Sponsored workshop onorganized by Department of Education, Dibrgarh University, 2015
• ICT in Teaching at Higher Education in National Workshop on Professional Ethics of Teachers organized by Arunachal University of Studies 2017
• Inclusive Education in ICSSR Sponsored 3 day awareness programme organized by Department of Education, Dibrgarh University, 2018
• Innovative Teaching Practices in MHRD Sponsored  workshop organized by TLC, Tezpur University, 2019
• Initiatives in India for ICT based education and teaching learning in MHRD Sponsored National Workshop organized by NEHU, 2019
• ICT enabled learning for Teacher Educators in MHRD Sponsored National Workshop organized by NEHU, 2019
• Higher Education and NEP 2020 in AICTE Sponsored Short term Programme organized by Manipal College of Pham Sciences, 2021
• Techno Pedagogy in the Natioanl Level Lecture Series organized by Assam Don Bosco University 2nd March to 8th march 2022
• NEP 2020 & Role of Youths in the Training programme of Capacity Building and Leadership organized by NSS Cell, DU 2022