Biography
Before starting in her current position Dr Mili worked as a postdoctoral fellow as part of the Transnational Research Group on Poverty and Education in Modern India at the German Historical Institute, London. She worked on a project examining the socio-scientific theories that underpin child-centred education policy directives of the Indian government.
Research
Her research interests are in philosophical and empirical enquiry into teachers’ professional knowledge and expertise, professionalism in state run schools, and public system reforms.
View Dr Mili's research profile on PURE.
Teaching
Dr Mili teaches on modules in different MA programmes in the School of Education, Communication & Society, including:
- MA Education Management
- MA International Education
- MA Education, Policy and Society
The modules she teaches on include:
- International & Comparative Education
- Teacher Education
- Recent Developments in Education Management
- International Education & International Schools
Research
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The Centre for Public Policy Research is an interdisciplinary research centre research developing critical analyses of social change and social in/justice in education and other policy arenas, sectors and contexts to inform national and international policy debate, social activism, and personal, professional and organisational learning.
King’s International Education Research Network
The King’s International Education Research Network explores key areas of international education.
Postgraduate student experience: identity, belonging and attainment
A qualitative study of how postgraduate student identity impacts their teaching & learning experiences, their sense of belonging and their academic attainment.
Project status: Ongoing
The Diffusion of Global Education Policies: Education for All and the World Bank-funded District Primary
A historical study drawing on archival research and interviews with key policy actors to explore the diffusion of global education policies in India.
Project status: Ongoing
News
Publishing for social change: supporting emerging writing on social work and youth work in India
A new writing workshop and mentoring programme is now open to early career researchers in India.
Research
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The Centre for Public Policy Research is an interdisciplinary research centre research developing critical analyses of social change and social in/justice in education and other policy arenas, sectors and contexts to inform national and international policy debate, social activism, and personal, professional and organisational learning.
King’s International Education Research Network
The King’s International Education Research Network explores key areas of international education.
Postgraduate student experience: identity, belonging and attainment
A qualitative study of how postgraduate student identity impacts their teaching & learning experiences, their sense of belonging and their academic attainment.
Project status: Ongoing
The Diffusion of Global Education Policies: Education for All and the World Bank-funded District Primary
A historical study drawing on archival research and interviews with key policy actors to explore the diffusion of global education policies in India.
Project status: Ongoing
News
Publishing for social change: supporting emerging writing on social work and youth work in India
A new writing workshop and mentoring programme is now open to early career researchers in India.