Dr Pooja Birwatkar has pursued her post doctoral research from Homi Bhabha Centre of Science Education and holds a Ph.D from Centre of Advanced Study in Education (CASE), Baroda. She holds a masters degree in science (Zoology) and Master’s in education from CASE. At Master’s of education level she has been a University topper and secured a distinction along with 2 gold Medals for securing highest percentage. She has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relation and Personnel Management-(IRPM). Dr Pooja Birwatkar has throughout been meritorious students and earned a junior research fellowship (JRF) from ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) as well as scholarship from M.S University, Baroda for Ph.D.

Dr Pooja Birwatkar had been a visiting scientist at HBCSE where she pursued her post doctoral research from 2012-2014. She also worked as a Consultant with Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Mumbai. Dr Pooja Birwatkar is   presently Assistant Professor at the K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research. Her areas of interest include research in science; inquiry based learning, diversity and science education as well as environment education.