Prof. K. Srinivas
Head ICT & Project Management Unit
NIEPA
Specialization:E-Learning, Blended Learning, Moocs, ICT enabled Pedagogy, Computer Application in Project Management, E-Governance, Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP), Semantic Weband Information Retrieval Modelling,
ksrinivas[at]niepa[dot]ac[dot]in

Prof. K. Srinivas is the Head of the ICT & Project Management Unit at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), a Government of India, Ministry of Education (MoE) institution in New Delhi. A distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Prof. Srinivas has been a pioneer in leveraging technology in education for over three decades, beginning with open-source ICT tools in teaching, learning, and student evaluation at the graduate and postgraduate levels since 1990.

Prof. K Srinivas’s areas of expertise extend to:

  •  Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Recognizing the transformative potential of AI, Prof. Srinivas actively explores and implements AI-powered solutions to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and improve educational administration. This includes investigating applications of AI in adaptive learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems, and AI-assisted assessments.

  •  e-Learning & Blended Learning: With deep experience in these methodologies, Prof. Srinivas is committed to optimizing educational experiences using digital tools and blended approaches.

  •  Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): He is a seasoned expert in the development, deployment, and strategic use of MOOCs to broaden educational access and enhance learning outcomes.

  •  ICT-Enabled Pedagogy: Prof. K Srinivas champions the effective integration of technology into teaching practices to foster engaging and dynamic learning environments.

  •  Computer Applications in Project Management: He possesses a strong understanding of applying computer-based tools for effective project planning, execution, and monitoring.

  •  e-Governance: K Srinivas is well-versed in the use of digital technologies to improve governance processes, particularly within the educational sector.


With over 30 years of experience spanning teaching, research, industry, and consultancy, Prof. Srinivas is also a sought-after trainer. He conducts workshops nationwide for educators in both school and higher education, equipping them with the skills to effectively integrate technology into their pedagogy. He has authored numerous articles in research journals focusing on university automation, e-governance, training needs, and more recently, the application of AI in educational settings. Prof. K Srinivas has also participated in numerous international forums, presenting his work on e-governance, blended and online teaching, MOOCs, and emerging trends in AI-driven education.

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  •  Member of the MOOCs Advisory Committee Constituted by Director, Inter University Centre for Teacher Education [IUCTE], Banarus Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

  •  Member of the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance [CIQA] Committee constituted by the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad, Telangana

  •  Member of the Academic Advisory Committee Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (Central University), New Delhi

  •  Expert of the Board of Studies & Research in Education Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology Hisar

  •  Member of the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Online Learning constituted by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University [BRAOU], Hyderabad

  •  Member of the Working Group on Technical Architecture & Standards for National Digital Education Architecture for Higher Education

  •  Member of the Online & Distance Learning Committee [ ODLC ] constituted by National Law University , New Delhi

  •  Senate member of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sonipat.

  •  Member of the Core Committee of the Special Centre for E-Learning of Jawaharlal Nehru University.

  •  Member of the Board of Studies (BoS) of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, (Faculty of Engineering and Technology) , SRM University, Sonepat, Haryana.

  •  Member of the Working Group on Technical Architecture & Standards for National Digital Education Architecture for School Education & Literacy [NDEAR- SE&L].

  •  Member of the Research Innovation and Quality Improvement Project "A Customizable LMS for proper utilization and adoption of Global Knowledge Pool : An adaption of contingency theory of E-Learning" under RUSA 2.0 awarded by Ministry of Education [MOE], GOI to Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur, Rajasthan.

  •  Advisor [External] University SWAYAM Board, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

  •   Advisor [External] University SWAYAM Board, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

  •   Advisor [External] Member of Academic Advisory Council [ AAC ] for NCERT SWAYAM MOOCs and UGC SWAYAM MOOCs.

  •   Member of Advisory Committee on School of Education (SoE), under the scheme of PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.

  •   Member (Technical Expert) of the Academic Advisory Council of National Resource Center [NRC] UGC-Human Resource Development Center, BPS Mahila Viswavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan,Haryana.

  •   Member (Technical Expert) of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre (French), UGC - Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) of the Pondicherry University.

  •   Member (Technical Expert) of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre (Mathematics ), National Institute of Technology [NIT] Warangal.

  •   Member of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre, UGC- Human Resource Centre ( HRDC) of the Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology Hisar.

  •   Member of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre, UGC-HRDC of the Ranchi University.

  •   Member of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre, Central University of South Bihar (CUSB),Gaya.

  •   Member (Technical Expert) of the Academic Advisory Council of the National Resource Centre (Home Science ), Jammu University, J&K.

  •   Member of the School Board of School of Education [SOE], Indira Gandhi National Open University [ IGNOU ], New Delhi



  • Prof K. Srinivas is a valuable resource person and delivers skill based technical sessions/lectures on e-Learning, blended learning, MOOCs, ICT enabled Pedagogy, Computer Applications in Project Management, e-governance across the country for Faculty Development Programmes [FDP] , Faculty Induction Programmes [FIP],Refresher Courses and Orientation Programmes at AICTE Training & learning (ATAL) Academy FDPs, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, National Mission on Teachers & Teaching (PMMMNMTT) TLCs, UGC HRDCs in Jawaharlal Nehru University, CPDHE, Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Hyderabad , Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Andhra University, Sri Venkateswara University, Maulana Azad Urdu University, Hyderabad, Benarus Hindu University, Varanasi, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur , Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur, Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalay, Indore, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education,Shaktinagar, Gwalior, Mysore University, Kerala University, BPS Mahila University, Kurukshetra University, Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology, University of Jammu, University of Kashmir , Sikkim University, North Eastern Hill University ( NEHU) ,Himachal Pradesh University, Simla, Jainarayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, Guru Ghasidas Viswavidyalaya , Bilaspur, Bihar University, Muzzafarnagar, Gujarat University, Saurastra University, Guwahati University, Ranchi University, Dr. B.A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Nagpur University, University of Pune, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Mizom University, Aizwal, Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Panjab University, Chandigarh , Punjabi University, Patiala , University of Madras, Chennai, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Kumaun University, Nainital, Jadavpur University, Calcutta and other Public, Private, Deemed Universities and Institutions of National Importance in India.More Info..