Om Prakash Mishra (academic)

Om Prakash Mishra is an Indian academic, strategy expert, politician, political scientist and international relations expert. He has served as Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal from 28 September 2022 to 19 May 2023 before joining of Sanchari Roy Mukherjee as VC of the university. Also served many notable position within Government of India and University Grants Commission.^[1]

Om Prakash Mishra
Professor at Department of International Relations Jadavpur University
Incumbent
Assumed office 2001
Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal
In office 22 March 2023 – 19 May 2023
Preceded by	Himself
Succeeded by	Sanchari Roy Mukherjee
Vice Chancellor of University of North Bengal (acting)
In office 28 September 2022 – 21 March 2023
Preceded by	Subiresh Bhattacharyya
Succeeded by	Himself
Vice Chancellor of Darjeeling Hills University (additional charge)
In office 28 September 2022 – 23 March 2023
Preceded by	Subiresh Bhattacharyya
Succeeded by	Prem Poddar
HOD of Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University
In office 1994–1996
Member of National Security Advisory Board Government of India
In office 18 August 2004 – 21 July 2009
Pro Vice-Chancellor Indira Gandhi National Open University
In office 2007–2009
Personal details
Born	Balurghat, West Bengal, India
Education	PhD in International Politics
Alma mater	Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, University of North Bengal
Occupation	Academic, Politician

Career

Om Praksh Mishra has started his career as a lecturer in West Bengal Educational Service (W.B.E.S.) being posted at Jhargram Raj College initially before joining at Jadavpur University in the same capacity. He progressed through his teaching and academic journey in Jadavpur University prior to his joining as interim Vice-chancellor at University of North Bengal. He also served as HOD of Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University. Mishra did his graduation from Balurghat College (Affiliated to University of North Bengal), MA and PhD in International Politics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.^{[citation needed]}