Parveen Kumar is a distinguished academician and professional expert in English, communication skills, educational technology, audio MOOCs, career enhancement, and academic quality assurance. He serves as the founding Director of the Center for English Language and Communication at the American University of Technology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (partner university of Arizona State University, USA)
With 17 years of diverse experience spanning higher education, K-12, corporate, and governmental projects, Parveen has also mentored startups and individual achievers. He is a recipient of four NCERT National Awards for Educational Podcasting and has been recognized as India’s Next Big Creator for Podcasts by Pepper Content. Additionally, he is a Grand Jury Member for the QS Reimagine Awards 2024.
A certified SDG Advocate and SDG Mentor for Central Asia, Parveen is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the English Language Teachers Association of India, the World Association of Online Education, and OERu New Zealand, among others.
Parveen is a leading subject matter expert for NCERT India’s teacher training programs. His innovative use of EduPodcasts and PodMOOCs has established him as a pioneer in leveraging social media and technology for education. His educational and literary podcasts are available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
During his tenure in Uzbekistan, he introduced a groundbreaking learning model using educational technology, including blogs, podcasts, gamification, and AI. Parveen is a regular speaker and master class presenter on Uzbekistan’s national TV, sharing his expertise in EdTech and innovative pedagogy.