Projects and Research Initiatives
Completed work and new initiatives across education, psychology, public policy, psychometrics, adolescent mental health, inclusion, technology, and social development.
Completed Projects
Earlier initiatives retained as completed work.
Neurodiversity and Inclusive Learning Project
Developing inclusive learning frameworks and support models for neurodiverse learners across educational settings.
Mathematics Pedagogy and Conceptual Learning Initiative
Strengthening conceptual understanding and instructional innovation in mathematics education through research-based pedagogic models.
Teacher Capacity, Assessment, and Classroom Improvement Study
Advancing teacher development through reflective practice, assessment literacy, and classroom improvement strategies.
Emotional Well-Being, Resilience, and School Mental Health Initiative
Building research-backed frameworks for emotional resilience, well-being, and psychosocial support in educational contexts.
Educational Research Design and Academic Writing Support Program
Supporting scholars with research design, academic writing, publication development, and methodological guidance.
Psychometric Scale Construction and Educational Tool Development Project
Designing and validating research instruments, academic scales, and educational tools for evidence-based inquiry.
Digital Pedagogy and Educational Innovation Lab
Exploring digital learning, ICT integration, and innovative pedagogic practices for future-ready education.
Community Outreach, Inclusion, and Family Support Initiative
Creating collaborative outreach models that support inclusion, family engagement, and community-based educational development.
Education, Psychology, and Social Research
Interdisciplinary initiatives spanning learning, inclusion, well-being, technology, culture, and institutional development.
PFRI–AIED–01Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Digital Learning Futures Project
New / Ongoing
Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Digital Learning Futures Project
- KKavya MehtaProject Lead
- EElena MarkovicInternational Co-Lead
- PPranav KulkarniDigital Education Research Associate
- DDaniel OkoroLearning Analytics and Research Methods Associate
- LLeila HaddadDigital Ethics and Inclusion Associate
PFRI–FLN–02Foundational Learning, School Readiness, and Learning Recovery Initiative
New / Ongoing
Foundational Learning, School Readiness, and Learning Recovery Initiative
- NNandini RaoProject Lead
- JJosephine WanjikuInternational Co-Lead
- SSameer QaziAssessment and Measurement Associate
- RRitu MalhotraEarly-Childhood and Family Engagement Associate
- CClaire BeaumontComparative Education Associate
PFRI–NSTE–03Neurodiversity-Sensitive Teacher Education and Inclusive Classroom Design Project
New / Ongoing
Neurodiversity-Sensitive Teacher Education and Inclusive Classroom Design Project
- AAyesha RahmanProject Lead
- AAmara NdlovuInternational Co-Lead
- RRohan NairPsychometrics and Identification Tools Associate
- HHana WatanabeAssistive Technology and Universal Design Associate
- MMeenal KapoorFamily and School Support Associate
PFRI–AWSB–04Adolescent Well-Being, School Belonging, and Resilience Study
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Well-Being, School Belonging, and Resilience Study
- DDevika JoshiProject Lead
- LLucas FerreiraInternational Co-Lead
- SSofia LindströmQualitative and Cross-Cultural Research Associate
- VVivek ChandraSchool Coordination and Field Research Associate
- SSamuel AdeyemiCommunity Mental-Health Research Associate
PFRI–CPAE–05Cross-Cultural Psychometrics and Assessment Equity Laboratory
New / Ongoing
Cross-Cultural Psychometrics and Assessment Equity Laboratory
- AArvind MenonProject Lead
- JJulia HartmannInternational Co-Lead
- MMira KovalenkoMeasurement Equivalence Associate
- KKunal BhatiaStatistical Analysis and Data Management Associate
- IIsabelle LaurentLanguage Adaptation and Validation Associate
PFRI–MECI–06Multilingual Education, Culture, and Indigenous Knowledge Initiative
New / Ongoing
Multilingual Education, Culture, and Indigenous Knowledge Initiative
- AAnanya BoseProject Lead
- MMateo RuizInternational Co-Lead
- IIshani DeshpandeCurriculum and Teacher-Education Associate
- JJosephine WanjikuCommunity Knowledge and Comparative Education Associate
- OOmar Al-SayeghMultilingual Learning and Policy Associate
PFRI–TWPA–07Teacher Well-Being, Professional Agency, and Institutional Climate Project
New / Ongoing
Teacher Well-Being, Professional Agency, and Institutional Climate Project
- FFarah SiddiquiProject Lead
- CClaire BeaumontInternational Co-Lead
- DDaniel OkoroOrganisational Psychology and Methods Associate
- RRohan NairMeasurement and Data Analysis Associate
- SSofia LindströmProfessional Learning and Comparative Research Associate
PFRI–CPSY–08Climate Psychology, Sustainability Education, and Youth Action Programme
New / Ongoing
Climate Psychology, Sustainability Education, and Youth Action Programme
- PPranav KulkarniProject Lead
- EElena MarkovicInternational Co-Lead
- NNandini RaoSustainability Education Associate
- AAmara NdlovuYouth Participation and Community Research Associate
- LLucas FerreiraClimate Psychology and Behavioural Research Associate
PFRI–HESS–09Higher-Education Student Success, Employability, and Future Skills Project
New / Ongoing
Higher-Education Student Success, Employability, and Future Skills Project
- KKunal BhatiaProject Lead
- EEvelyn ParkInternational Co-Lead
- OOmar Al-SayeghEmployability and Higher-Education Policy Associate
- MMeenal KapoorStudent Support and Academic Advising Associate
- HHana WatanabeDigital Learning and Future-Skills Associate
PFRI–PFSC–10Parenting, Family Systems, and Community Mental-Health Research Project
New / Ongoing
Parenting, Family Systems, and Community Mental-Health Research Project
- RRitu MalhotraProject Lead
- SSamuel AdeyemiInternational Co-Lead
- AAyesha RahmanChild and Adolescent Development Associate
- IIsabelle LaurentFamily Systems and Cross-Cultural Research Associate
- VVivek ChandraCommunity Liaison and Field Research Associate
Education Policy and Public Policy
Projects on governance, public finance, institutional reform, digital infrastructure, equity, and programme evaluation.
PFRI–EPGI–11Centre for Education Policy, Governance, and Institutional Reform
New / Ongoing
Centre for Education Policy, Governance, and Institutional Reform
- AAnirudh SharmaProject Lead
- EElena MarkovicInternational Co-Lead
- KKavita IyerEducation Governance Research Associate
- DDaniel OkoroComparative Governance and Institutional Analysis Associate
- LLeila HaddadPolicy Implementation and Equity Associate
PFRI–NEPIO–12National Education Policy Implementation and Impact Observatory
New / Ongoing
National Education Policy Implementation and Impact Observatory
- SShalini VermaProject Lead
- MMateo RuizInternational Co-Lead
- RRohan NairMonitoring and Evaluation Associate
- CClaire BeaumontComparative Policy Research Associate
- PPooja SethiCurriculum and Teacher-Education Policy Associate
PFRI–PFEE–13Public Financing of Education and Equity Project
New / Ongoing
Public Financing of Education and Equity Project
- NNikhil DeshmukhProject Lead
- SSofia LindströmInternational Co-Lead
- AAarushi BansalPublic Expenditure Research Associate
- SSamuel AdeyemiEducation Finance and Development Associate
- MMira KovalenkoQuantitative Policy Analysis Associate
PFRI–SPUQ–14State Public Universities Governance and Quality Transformation Project
New / Ongoing
State Public Universities Governance and Quality Transformation Project
- MMeera KrishnanProject Lead
- JJulia HartmannInternational Co-Lead
- FFarah SiddiquiFaculty Policy and Institutional Climate Associate
- OOmar Al-SayeghHigher-Education Strategy Associate
- KKunal BhatiaInstitutional Data and Performance Associate
PFRI–SEDL–15School Education Decentralisation and Local Governance Study
New / Ongoing
School Education Decentralisation and Local Governance Study
- RRajiv MenonProject Lead
- JJosephine WanjikuInternational Co-Lead
- VVivek ChandraField Governance and Community Research Associate
- LLucas FerreiraParticipatory Governance Associate
- NNeha TandonSchool Leadership and Accountability Associate
PFRI–LARA–16Learning Outcomes, Assessment Reform, and Public Accountability Initiative
New / Ongoing
Learning Outcomes, Assessment Reform, and Public Accountability Initiative
- AArvind MenonProject Lead
- IIsabelle LaurentInternational Co-Lead
- SSameer QaziLearning Outcomes and Data Associate
- HHana WatanabeComparative Assessment Systems Associate
- DDevika JoshiStudent Support and Learning Recovery Associate
PFRI–TWPC–17Teacher Workforce Policy and Professional Capacity Project
New / Ongoing
Teacher Workforce Policy and Professional Capacity Project
- PPooja SethiProject Lead
- AAmara NdlovuInternational Co-Lead
- RRitu MalhotraTeacher Development and School Support Associate
- DDaniel OkoroWorkforce Planning and Organisational Research Associate
- PPranav KulkarniDigital Professional Development Associate
PFRI–DPIE–18Digital Public Infrastructure for Education Project
New / Ongoing
Digital Public Infrastructure for Education Project
- KKavya MehtaProject Lead
- EEvelyn ParkInternational Co-Lead
- LLeila HaddadData Ethics and Privacy Associate
- PPranav KulkarniEducational Technology Systems Associate
- DDaniel OkoroDigital Public Systems Evaluation Associate
PFRI–SEET–19Skills, Employment, and Education-to-Work Transition Project
New / Ongoing
Skills, Employment, and Education-to-Work Transition Project
- AAditya NarangProject Lead
- LLucas FerreiraInternational Co-Lead
- OOmar Al-SayeghHigher-Education and Employability Associate
- NNandini RaoSchool-to-Work Transition Associate
- SSamuel AdeyemiYouth Employment and Development Associate
PFRI–SPEA–20Social Protection, Education Access, and Child Development Project
New / Ongoing
Social Protection, Education Access, and Child Development Project
- AAyesha RahmanProject Lead
- CClaire BeaumontInternational Co-Lead
- MMeenal KapoorStudent Support and Inclusion Associate
- JJosephine WanjikuSocial Protection and Community Research Associate
- AAarushi BansalPublic Programme Evaluation Associate
PFRI–EPPE–21Evidence-Based Public Policy and Programme Evaluation Laboratory
New / Ongoing
Evidence-Based Public Policy and Programme Evaluation Laboratory
- NNikhil DeshmukhProject Lead
- MMira KovalenkoInternational Co-Lead
- KKunal BhatiaData Analysis and Research Design Associate
- SSofia LindströmQualitative Policy Evaluation Associate
- VVivek ChandraField Implementation and Monitoring Associate
PFRI–PIEE–22Public Policy for Inclusive and Equitable Education Project
New / Ongoing
Public Policy for Inclusive and Equitable Education Project
- MMeera KrishnanProject Lead
- AAmara NdlovuInternational Co-Lead
- RRohan NairInclusive Assessment and Data Associate
- LLeila HaddadRights, Ethics, and Social Inclusion Associate
- NNeha TandonSchool Inclusion and Institutional Practice Associate
Adolescent Mental-Health Psychometrics
Development and standardisation of adolescent mental-health research tools, manuals, scoring keys, norms, and interpretation systems.
PFRI–AEWPA–23Adolescent Emotional Well-Being and Psychological Adjustment Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Emotional Well-Being and Psychological Adjustment Scale
- DDevika JoshiPrincipal Investigator
- SSofia LindströmInternational Psychometric Consultant
- RRohan NairPsychometric Analysis Lead
- MMeenal KapoorSchool Field Research Coordinator
PFRI–AASPA–24Adolescent Academic Stress and Performance Anxiety Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Academic Stress and Performance Anxiety Inventory
- SSameer QaziPrincipal Investigator
- HHana WatanabeInternational Assessment Consultant
- FFarah SiddiquiSchool Psychology and Teacher-Interaction Associate
- KKunal BhatiaStatistical Analysis Associate
PFRI–AAWED–25Adolescent Anxiety, Worry, and Emotional Distress Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Anxiety, Worry, and Emotional Distress Scale
- AAyesha RahmanPrincipal Investigator
- IIsabelle LaurentInternational Clinical Measurement Consultant
- AArvind MenonPsychometric Development Consultant
- RRitu MalhotraSchool Counselling Research Associate
PFRI–AMMPD–26Adolescent Mood, Motivation, and Psychological Distress Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Mood, Motivation, and Psychological Distress Inventory
- DDevika JoshiPrincipal Investigator
- SSamuel AdeyemiInternational Community Mental-Health Collaborator
- MMira KovalenkoQuantitative Validation Consultant
- NNeha TandonSchool Support and Referral Research Associate
PFRI–ARCPF–27Adolescent Resilience, Coping, and Psychological Flexibility Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Resilience, Coping, and Psychological Flexibility Scale
- NNandini RaoPrincipal Investigator
- AAmara NdlovuInternational Resilience Research Collaborator
- RRohan NairScale Construction and Validation Lead
- KKavya MehtaDigital Data Collection and Documentation Associate
PFRI–ASBLS–28Adolescent School Belonging, Loneliness, and Social Connectedness Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent School Belonging, Loneliness, and Social Connectedness Scale
- FFarah SiddiquiPrincipal Investigator
- JJosephine WanjikuInternational School Community Research Collaborator
- SSofia LindströmCross-Cultural Qualitative Validation Consultant
- VVivek ChandraSchool Field Research Coordinator
PFRI–ADWPT–29Adolescent Digital Well-Being and Problematic Technology Use Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Digital Well-Being and Problematic Technology Use Inventory
- KKavya MehtaPrincipal Investigator
- EEvelyn ParkInternational Digital Well-Being Collaborator
- DDaniel OkoroBehavioural Measurement and Data Analysis Associate
- PPranav KulkarniDigital Education Research Associate
PFRI–AMHLS–30Adolescent Mental-Health Literacy, Stigma, and Help-Seeking Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Mental-Health Literacy, Stigma, and Help-Seeking Scale
- MMeenal KapoorPrincipal Investigator
- LLeila HaddadInternational Mental-Health Literacy Collaborator
- AAyesha RahmanAdolescent Development and Ethics Associate
- LLucas FerreiraCommunity Engagement Research Associate
PFRI–ABIAS–31Adolescent Body Image, Appearance Anxiety, and Self-Acceptance Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Body Image, Appearance Anxiety, and Self-Acceptance Inventory
- TTanvi MalhotraPrincipal Investigator
- MMariana CostaInternational Body-Image Research Collaborator
- AAbhinav RaoPsychometric Validation Lead
- RRhea BanerjeeSchool and Community Research Coordinator
PFRI–AFECP–32Adolescent Family Emotional Climate and Psychological Support Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Family Emotional Climate and Psychological Support Scale
- SShruti AnandPrincipal Investigator
- NNadia El-MasriInternational Family Systems Collaborator
- IIshaan KapoorQuantitative Research and Scale Development Associate
- PPallavi MenonParent and School Liaison Coordinator
PFRI–ASHFC–33Adolescent Sleep Health, Fatigue, and Circadian Functioning Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Sleep Health, Fatigue, and Circadian Functioning Inventory
- AArjun SenPrincipal Investigator
- MMaja PetrovicInternational Sleep and Development Collaborator
- NNeel AgarwalPsychometric and Statistical Analysis Associate
- AAditi NarayanSchool Data Collection Coordinator
PFRI–APVSS–34Adolescent Peer Victimisation, Bullying Exposure, and School Safety Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Peer Victimisation, Bullying Exposure, and School Safety Scale
- CCharu BediPrincipal Investigator
- MMichael OwusuInternational School Violence Prevention Collaborator
- TTushar MehraMeasurement and Programme Evaluation Associate
- SSimran KaurSchool Safeguarding Research Coordinator
PFRI–AAIBR–35Adolescent Anger, Impulsivity, and Behavioural Regulation Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Anger, Impulsivity, and Behavioural Regulation Scale
- VVikram SethiPrincipal Investigator
- AAna Lucía MorenoInternational Youth Behaviour Collaborator
- RReema ThomasCounselling and Behavioural Assessment Associate
- HHarit SaxenaData Analysis and Documentation Associate
PFRI–ATEPA–36Adolescent Trauma Exposure and Post-Adversity Adjustment Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Trauma Exposure and Post-Adversity Adjustment Inventory
- NNaina BhattacharyaPrincipal Investigator
- HHelen WhitakerInternational Trauma Measurement Consultant
- KKabir KhannaResearch Ethics and Psychometric Associate
- ZZoya AliSafeguarding and Field Coordination Associate
PFRI–AIDSA–37Adolescent Identity Development, Self-Concept, and Personal Agency Scale
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Identity Development, Self-Concept, and Personal Agency Scale
- LLavanya IyerPrincipal Investigator
- EErik JensenInternational Adolescent Development Collaborator
- MManav AroraPsychometric Construction Associate
- SSana MirzaQualitative Research and Youth Engagement Coordinator
PFRI–ASVPF–38Adolescent Substance-Use Vulnerability and Protective Factors Inventory
New / Ongoing
Adolescent Substance-Use Vulnerability and Protective Factors Inventory
- RRahul VenkateshPrincipal Investigator
- FFatima Zahra BenaliInternational Youth Public-Health Collaborator
- PPriyanka DasBehavioural Assessment and Prevention Associate
- AAnmol GuptaField Research and Data Management Coordinator
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