Summary
Bhavesh Neekhra is a research-focused educator and engineer with eight years of experience blending pedagogy and machine learning research, currently a Research Fellow at Ashoka Mphasis Lab. He has moved between academic and industry settings—from teaching roles at Presidency University and tutoring to hands-on software testing—bringing a practical, student-centered approach to computational thinking. Bhavesh champions interactive, technology-enhanced learning and positive reinforcement in the classroom, aiming to make complex topics more engaging and curiosity-driven. His academic path includes a PhD pursuit at Ashoka University and advanced degrees from BITS Pilani, reflecting strong foundations in both research and engineering. Comfortable bridging theory and application, he leverages classroom experimentation to inform research on learning technologies. Based in Sonipat, Haryana, he combines classroom empathy with technical rigor to design learning experiences that prioritize interaction over instruction.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
BITS Pilani, Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Ashoka University
Higher Secondary, Higher Secondary at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Pichhore
High School, High School at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Pichhore
Master's Degree, Master's Degree at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Hindi, English, French