Kundan Mishra

Kundan Mishra is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in governance, research, and engineering. Currently serving as a Senior Program Officer for Democratic and Inclusive Governance at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Kundan previously held positions at the Global Centre for Pluralism and the University of Massachusetts Boston, contributing to global analysis and academic support. Kundan's earlier roles included Program Manager for Education at the American India Foundation and electrical engineering at Novellus Systems. Kundan holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Global Governance and Human Security from UMass Boston, an M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies from European Peace University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology.