SENAN EDUCATION LAB
Senan Education Lab pioneers inclusive, tech-driven, and sustainability-focused educational research, outreach, and innovation through global collaboration and community impact.
What We Do
Advancing education through research-driven innovation, inclusive pedagogy, and sustainable development — building impactful learning ecosystems across disciplines and borders.
Innovative Pedagogy
Designs and implements tech-integrated, experiential learning strategies that transform classrooms into dynamic, inclusive spaces for deep understanding and critical thinking.
Mentorship
Mentors educators and research scholars, builds professional communities, and contributes to teacher education policy through national and institutional committees.
Energy Literacy
Promotes climate-conscious citizenship through curriculum design, community workshops, and global research on sustainable development goals.
Policy Influence
Advises on national teacher standards and digital education guidelines through leadership in government and university committees.
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Inclusive Education Research
Sustainability-Focused Pedagogy
Gender-Responsive STEM Education
Energy Literacy and Climate Education
AI and Learning Analytics in Education
Interdisciplinary Educational Innovation
Digital Tools for Teacher Training
Educational Technology Integration
Global Research Collaborations
Policy-Driven Educational Change
Equity in Higher Education
Community-Centered Outreach Programs
Environmental and Energy Education
Blended and Hybrid Learning Models
Research-Based Educational Interventions
Divya C. Senan Ph.D.
About
Dr. Divya C. Senan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Honorary Director of the Centre for Learning Engineering & Sustainability Education at the University of Kerala. She also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Southampton, UK. With a PhD in Education and postdoctoral research experiences in Educational Policy Planning and Environmental Education from the NSSTC, University of Alabama in Huntsville USA, she brings over 18 years of academic and research expertise.
Dr. Senan is a Fulbright-Nehru and UGC-Raman Postdoctoral Fellow and recipient of multiple national honours, including the Best Teacher Educator Award (NCTE, MHRD) and the Chanakya Award (IITE). Her core research interests centre on educational technology integration, energy education, and inclusive, sustainability-focused pedagogical innovations. Her work is informed by interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-cultural educational frameworks.
Dr. Senan's Academic Path
A concise look at Dr. Divya C. Senan’s academic milestones, fellowships, and research-led impact in education.
2000
2000
Gold Medallist
1st Rank, Masters in Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.
2004
2004
Silver Medallist
2nd Rank, Masters in Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.
2007
2007
Assistant Professor
Appointed at Sree Narayana Training College, Nedunganda.
2012
2012
Ph.D in Education
Earned from University of Kerala.
2014
2014
UGC Raman Post-Doctoral Fellow
Research Fellowship at University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA.
2016
2016
Best Paper Award
20th World Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, Orlando, Florida.
2017
2017
Fulbright-Nehru Fellow & Appointment
Post-Doctoral Fellow at University of Alabama; Appointed Assistant Professor at University of Kerala.
2018
2018
Precourt Fellowships
Precourt Fellowship at Stanford University, USA.
2018
2018
Outreach & Precourt Fellowships
Lecturing Fund Award (IIE, NY)
2019
2019
BECC Fellowship
BECC Fellowship from Morris S. Smith Foundation, USA.
2019
2019
Travel Award
Travel Award (IIE, NY)
2020
2020
Best Teacher Educator National Award
Best Teacher Educator National Award (NCTE, MHRD, India)
2020
2020
MS2 Level Scholarship
MS2 Level Scholarship (NIIT University)
2021
2021
Chanakya Award
Best Teacher Educator Award by Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE), Govt. of Gujarat.
2024
2024
Visiting Professor
Appointed at University of Southampton, UK.
2025
2025
Highest Research Grant Award
Conferred by University of Kerala.
Rooted in Purpose. Powered by People
At Senan Education Lab, we blend research, innovation, and global collaboration to create inclusive, sustainable, and real-world educational solutions—led by future-ready scholars and driven by impact.
Built for learners, educators, and communities to create real-world educational change through research, training, and advocacy.
From AI to energy education, we tackle real-world problems with interdisciplinary, policy-relevant, and transformative research.
Partnered with top institutions in India, UK, and USA to foster culturally grounded and globally connected educational practices.
Every initiative is rooted in environmental consciousness—empowering learners to drive sustainable futures through energy and climate literacy.
Gender-responsive pedagogy, accessible technology, and inclusive learning designs are at the heart of every solution we build.
We bridge the gap between academic theory and ground-level implementation with community workshops, school interventions, and digital tools.
Our team brings together fields from psychology and sociology to data science and design thinking—for smarter educational outcomes.
We mentor doctoral and postdoctoral researchers through rigorous programs aligned with NEP 2020 and global education frameworks.
Explore Our Journey
Through research, outreach, and innovation, Senan Education Lab advances educational equity, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and builds tools that connect communities to learning. These focus areas are at the heart of our mission to inspire, inform, and impact.
Research that Shapes Tomorrow
Our research advances AI in education, energy literacy, STEM equity, and climate education through globally funded, interdisciplinary, technology-driven collaborations.
Meet the Minds Behind the Mission
Click to discover our multidisciplinary team of researchers who bring expertise in robotics, sustainability, blended learning, and child development to support cross-cultural, impact-driven educational innovation.
Where Knowledge Meets Community
Our outreach bridges academia and society through programs on cyber safety, menstrual health, climate resilience, and science literacy. We actively engage women, students, and educators through fieldwork, workshops, and interactive learning tools.
Knowledge that Travels
Senan Education Lab’s contributions span journals, policy chapters, international conference proceedings, etc, advancing theory and practice in energy education, learning engineering, and inclusive curriculum design.
Innovation & Tools
The lab has developed educational apps like PEERA, instructional multimedia packages like OptoQuest, and tools for blended learning, all built on evidence-based practices to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
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Senan Education Lab
Senan Education Lab pioneers inclusive, tech-driven, and sustainability-focused educational research, outreach, and innovation through global collaboration and community impact.