Mr. Ashokkumar B. Prajapati is an accomplished educator, researcher, academic editor, and reviewer with extensive experience in teacher education, educational research, and higher education administration. He has over 15 years of professional experience spanning school education, teacher education, educational administration, and higher education.

He began his teaching career as an Assistant Teacher at Swastik High School, Chandkheda, in 2010 and subsequently served at Sheth C.M. High School, Samou. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE), Gandhinagar, where he strengthened his expertise in educational research. He later served as Assistant Director at Shri Jafarabad Kelavani Uttejak Mandal, followed by In-Charge Principal at Vidhyasagar B.Ed. College, Danodarda. He is currently working as a Assistant Professor at Soorajba College of Education, Kadi, Kadi Sarva Vishvavidhyalay Gandhinagar University from June 2022 to 30 Nov 2026

Throughout his career, Mr. Prajapati has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving educational quality through teaching, research, curriculum innovation, and academic leadership.

Research Contributions

Mr. Prajapati has established himself as a prolific researcher in the fields of Teacher Education, Educational Psychology, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), NEP 2020, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment, Teaching Aptitude, Constructivist Learning, and Value Education.

His scholarly output includes:

• 66+ research papers published in national and international journals.
• Book chapters in edited volumes on education, child development, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
• Publications in reputed journals such as:
  • Educational Resurgence Journal
  • Towards Excellence
  • Chaitanya
  • Vidya – Gujarat University
  • GAP Interdisciplinarities
  • SSRN eJournals
  • Adhyapan Journal
  • Educational Psychology & Cognition
  • Educational Technology, Media & Library Science eJournal
  • UKR Journal of Education and Literature
• Research focusing on:
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • National Education Policy (NEP 2020)
  • Indian Knowledge Systems
  • Panchakosha Education
  • Constructivist Learning
  • Educational Innovation
  • Child Development
  • Educational Technology
  • Assessment and Rubrics

His work bridges traditional Indian educational philosophies with contemporary educational practices and digital learning.

Academic Leadership and Editorial Contributions

Mr. Prajapati actively contributes to the global research community through numerous editorial and peer-review responsibilities.

His notable academic responsibilities include:

• Editorial Board Member – Educational Resurgence Journal
• Associate Editor & Reviewer – Far Publisher
• Editor – Gyanbodh Journal
• Editorial Board Member – Scholars International Journal of Case Reports
• Reviewer for several international journals including:
  • IJRISS
  • IJMLTS
  • Science Publishing Group
  • GEHU Journal
  • IJMSR
  • IIJASSAH
  • Web of Science indexed journals
• Reviewer of more than 100 research manuscripts
• Technical Committee Member and Reviewer for international conferences organized in collaboration with Springer and other reputed institutions.

Professional Development

Mr. Prajapati continuously updates his academic competencies through Faculty Development Programmes, workshops, and international training.

His professional development achievements include:

• Multiple International Faculty Development Programmes organized by Eudoxia Research University (USA)
• Orientation and Sensitization Programme on NEP 2020 conducted by IITE
• FDP on Artificial Intelligence in Education by Amity University, Tashkent
• FDP on Holistic Education through Indian Knowledge Systems
• More than 20 FDPs, workshops, conferences, and seminars at national and international levels.

Professional Memberships and Academic Recognition

His professional recognitions include:

• Lifetime Fellow Member – Eudoxia Research University (FMERU & FMERC)
• International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers (IFREL) Member
• Editorial Board memberships in multiple academic journals
• Reviewer certifications from international publishers and journals
• ResearchGate Profile:
  • Research Interest Score: 145
  • Reads: 1,044+
  • Citations: 26
  • Recommended: 2026
  • h-index: 3
  • Review paper - 500+

Research Interests

His major research interests include:

• Teacher Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• National Education Policy (NEP 2020)
• Indian Knowledge Systems
• Educational Technology
• Educational Psychology
• Teaching Aptitude
• Educational Assessment
• Constructivist Learning
• Early Childhood Education
• Value Education
• Faculty Development
• Educational Leadership

Eligibility for Best Researcher of the Year

Based on the academic credentials and documented achievements, Mr. Ashokkumar B. Prajapati demonstrates strong eligibility for the "Best Researcher of the Year" award under Scientific Laurels for the following reasons:

• Exceptional Research Productivity with over 66 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference papers, and edited publications.
• Significant research contributions in emerging interdisciplinary domains including Artificial Intelligence in Education, National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Indian Knowledge Systems, Educational Innovation, and Teacher Education.
• Extensive publication record in national and international journals, including indexed and peer-reviewed platforms.
• Active participation in national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and Faculty Development Programmes.
• Recognized reviewer and editorial board member for numerous reputed journals and international publishers, reflecting his scholarly reputation and academic integrity.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic publishing through editorial responsibilities and manuscript peer review.
• Continuous contribution to educational research, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.
• Sustained commitment to advancing educational scholarship through interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research.

Considering his consistent research excellence, extensive scholarly publications, editorial leadership, peer-review contributions, academic service, and impact on educational research, Mr. Ashokkumar B. Prajapati is a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher of the Year award under the Scientific Laurels platform. His achievements reflect sustained excellence in research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination, making him well qualified for this prestigious recognition.