Om Prakash Mishra (academic)

Om Prakash Mishra is an Indian academic, strategy expert, politician, political scientist and international relations expert. He has served as Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal from 28 September 2022 to 19 May 2023 before joining of Sanchari Roy Mukherjee as VC of the university. Also served many notable position within Government of India and University Grants Commission.[1]

The Honourable
Om Prakash Mishra
Professor,
Department of International Relations,
Jadavpur University
Assumed office
2001
Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal
In office
22 March 2023 – 19 May 2023
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded bySanchari Roy Mukherjee
Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal (Interim Charge)
In office
28 September 2022 – 21 March 2023
Preceded bySubiresh Bhattacharyya
Succeeded byHimself
Vice Chancellor of Darjeeling Hills University (Additional Charge)
In office
28 September 2022 – 23 March 2023
Preceded bySubiresh Bhattacharyya
Succeeded byPrem Poddar
HOD of Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University
In office
1994–1996
Member
of
National Security Advisory Board,
Government of India
In office
18 August 2004 – 21 July 2009
Pro Vice-Chancellor,
Indira Gandhi National Open University
In office
2007–2009
Personal details
BornBalurghat, West Bengal, India
EducationPhD in International Politics
Alma materJawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, University of North Bengal
OccupationAcademician, Politician

Career edit

Om Praksh Mishra has started his career as a lecturer in West Bengal Educational Service (W.B.E.S.) being posted at Jhargram Raj College initially before joining at Jadavpur University in the same capacity. He progressed through his teaching and academic journey in Jadavpur University prior to his joining as interim Vice-chancellor at University of North Bengal. He also served as HOD of Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. Mishra did his graduation from Balurghat College (Affiliated to University of North Bengal), MA and PhD in International Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Om Prakash Mishra appointed interim Vice Chancellor of NBU". The Telegraph.