Kakali Bhattacharya
Professor
Phone
352-273-4332
Address
PO Box 117048
Gainesville, FL 32611
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About
Dr. Kakali Bhattacharya is a professor specializing in qualitative inquiry with an interdisciplinary background in educational leadership, instructional design, and higher education research. With over two decades of experience, she explores innovative and reflective approaches to knowledge creation and application in educational settings.
Her work advances creativity in research, teaching, and learning through creative and contemplative methodologies. She has led faculty mentorship initiatives, developed academic programs, and fostered collaborative spaces for qualitative inquiry.
As the founder of an international qualitative research community, Dr. Bhattacharya facilitates interdisciplinary dialogues that shape evolving research practices. Her scholarship focuses on deepening inquiry methodologies and advancing meaningful contributions in the field.
Her work advances creativity in research, teaching, and learning through creative and contemplative methodologies. She has led faculty mentorship initiatives, developed academic programs, and fostered collaborative spaces for qualitative inquiry.
As the founder of an international qualitative research community, Dr. Bhattacharya facilitates interdisciplinary dialogues that shape evolving research practices. Her scholarship focuses on deepening inquiry methodologies and advancing meaningful contributions in the field.
Affiliations
- School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education
- University of Florida- Qualitative Research Program Research, Evaluation, Measurement
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Faculty Development, Professional Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design
Education
- Ph. D. Educational Psychology, 2005 University of GeorgiaGraduate Certificate, Women's Studies, 2002 University of GeorgiaGraduate Certificate, Qualitative Inquiry, 2005 University of Georgia
- Master of Science in Instructional Development, 2000 Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, McMaster University, 1995 Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Professional Appointments
- Professor, Research Evaluation and Methodologies, University of Florida -- 2019 - present
- Full Professor, Educational Leadership, Kansas State University -- June 2018 - 2019
- Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, Kansas State University -- August 2013 - May 2018
- Program Coordinator, Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate, Kansas State University -- April 2016 - 2019
- Affiliate Faculty, Women's Studies, Kansas State University -- August 2013 - 2019
- Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership and Research, Texas A & M University -- August 2012- August 2013
- Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Research, Texas A & M University -- August 2010- August 2013
- Pedagogy Fellow, Faculty Renaissance Center. Texas A & M University -- December 2008 - August, 2010
- Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Research, Texas A & M University -- August 2008 - July 2010
- Assistant Professor, Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research, University of Memphis -- August 2005 - August 2008