Krishna Kumar Mishra

Krishna Kumar Mishra

Designation: Associate Professor (G)

Education

  • M.Sc., Chemistry, 1987, University of Allahabad.
  • Ph.D., Chemistry, 1992, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.

Area of Interest/Work:

  • Academic interest in language of science, and science of language.
  • Development of Educational Books and Materials.
  • Development of E-learning Portal in Hindi (https://vigyanshiksha.in/)

A. Distinction/Honour

1. Member, National Academy of Sciences, India, (MNASc) 2. Advisor, Vigyan Parishad Prayag, Allahabad.

B. Graduate Course

Science Communication: Some Foundational Theories (in Hindi)

C. Recent Research Publication:

1. Coverage of solar eclipse in print media: An educational and analytical study, Vigyan Parisahd Anusandhan Patrika Vol. 54, No.2, p.37-44, April 2011.

D. Popular Science Books

1. Tareekho mein Vigyan, Paridrishya Prakashan, Mumbai (ISBN: 978-81-951009-0-3), pp262. 2021.

2. Jal sansadhan: Gaharata sankat, Kitabghar Prakashan, New Delhi, (ISBN:978-81-934328-5-3), pp 104, 2018.3 Dainik Jeevan mein Vigyan kii Bhumika, Gitanjali Prakashan, Delhi, (ISBN:978-93-80755-26-5), pp176, 2017. 
4. Swasthya evam Paryavaran: Rochak Nibandh, Adhunik Prakashan Grih & Vigyan Parishad Prayag, (ISBN:978-81-933638-1-2), pp102, 2017.
5. Khanpan aur Rasayan, Vigyan Prasar (DST), New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-7480-262-0, pp. 150, 2014.

6. Vigyan Calendar, Vigyan Prasar (DST), New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-7480-230-9, pp.406, 2013.
7. Khoje Huye Prashna (tr), NCERT, New Delhi, ISBN 98-81-7450-912-3 pp.122, 2008.
8. Paramanu aur Vikas (tr) Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, pp. 212, First Edition, 2006.
9. Lok-Vigyan, Samakaleen Rachanayen, HBCSE (TIFR), pp.152, 2006.
10. Vigyan: Manav kii Yashogatha, Hindi version of the ‘Science: A Human Saga’, published by HBCSE (TIFR), pp.170, 2004.
11. Jal: Jeevan ka Adhaar, National Book Trust, New Delhi, ISBN 81-237-3583-9, 106pp, 2001, 12th Reprint 2021, First revised edition, 2022.

12. Water: The Matrix of Life, National Book Trust, New Delhi, ISBN 81-237-3314-3, 112pp, 2000, 2nd reprint 2013.

E. Co-curricular Books

1. Gyan-Vigyan: Shaikshik Nibandh-4, HBCSE (TIFR), pp 174, 2015

2. Gyan-Vigyan: Shaikshik Nibandh-3, HBCSE (TIFR), pp 160, 2014.

3. Gyan-Vigyan: Shaikshik Nibandh, HBCSE (TIFR), pp 210, 2013.

4. Gyan-Vigyan: Samakaleen Shaikshik Nibandh, HBCSE (TIFR), pp 190, 2009. 

F. Curricular Books

Translated/edited the following primary science books (Small Science) in Hindi. The books have been brought out under the Homi Bhabha Primary Science Curriculum Programme of HBCSE.
  1. Ganit- Har bachche ke liye, (Text cum workbook), Class 1, HBCSE (TIFR), 2017.

  2. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 4, (Teacher’s-Book) HBCSE (TIFR) 354pp, 2007.

  3. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 4, (Work-Book), HBCSE, 160pp, 2001.

  4. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 4, (Text-Book), HBCSE, 106pp, 2001

  5. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 3, (Teacher’s-Book), HBCSE, 248pp, 2000.

  6. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 3, (Work-Book), HBCSE, 104pp, 1999.

  7. Halka-Phulka Vigyan, Class 3, (Text-Book), HBCSE, 88pp, 1999.

G. In Books

  1. Changing scenario of Education with Advances in Science and Technology, In: Vigyan aur Sanskriti, DRDO, Govt. of India, ISBN: 978-81-86514-40-5, p.9-15, 2013.

  2. Development of e-learning Portal for Science Education, In: Digital Media and Science Communication in Hindi, Vigyan Prasar (DST), ISBN: 978-81-7480-231-6, p.45-54, 2013.

  3. Year 2012-2013 is Significant for Science and Mathematics, In: Centenary Book (1913-2013), Vigyan Parishad Prayag, p.31-35, April 2013

  4. Vigyan Parishad: Achievements and Expectations, Vigyan Parishad Prayag, p.145-147, March 2012.

  5. Science writing and translation, my personal efforts, In: Hindi Mein Vigyan Lekhan: Vyaktigat tatha Sansghagat Prayas, Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi, ISBN 978-81-7480-202-6, p.190-194, 2011.

  6. History of Science as tool for science education (in Hindi), In Vigyan Sanchar Aur Rashtriya Vikas, National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-7272-020-3, p. 1-2, 2007.

H. Membership of the Academic/Professional Bodies:

1. Life Member, National Academy of Science, India,

2. Joint Secretary, Peoples Council of Education, Allahabad

3. Life Member, Indian Nuclear Society, Mumbai.

4. Life Member, Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad, BARC, Trombay, Mumbai.

5. Member, (Editorial Board), Vigyan Aapke Liye, Lok Vigyan Parishad, Ghaziabad. 

6. Member, (Editorial Board) Vigyan Prakash, World Hindi Foundation, New York, USA.

7. Member (Advisory Board), Technical Today, Mewar University.

8. Member (Advisory Board) Vigyan Ganga, Banaras Hindu University.

I. Awards/Distinctions

1. Atmaram Award (2018), Central Institute of Hindi, Agra, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

2. K. N. Bhal Namit Award (2018), Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan, Lucknow, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. 

3. Homi Jehangir Bhabha Gold Prize (2016-2017), Maharashtra Rajya Hindi Sahitya Academy, Govt. of Maharashtra. 

4. Rajbhasha Gaurav Award (2014), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 

5. Shatabdi Samman (2012-2013), Vigyan Parishad Prayag. Allahabad.

6. Homi Jehangir Bhabha Award (2009-2010), Maharashtra Rajya Hindi Sahitya Academy, Government of Maharashtra.

7. Rajbhasha Bhushan Puraskar (2004-2005), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

8. Whitaker Science Award (2004) Vigyan Parishad Prayag, Allahabad.

9. ISWA Samman (2003), Indian Science Writers’ Association (ISWA), New Delhi.

10. Dr. Gorakh Prasad Vigyan Puraskar (2001), Vigyan Parishad Prayag, Allahabad.