Associated with tertiary level education particularly teacher education for past 10 years with research interest in the field of teacher education, cognitive science, educational technology and environmental education.

Pay Scale: As per UGC

Education

• B.A and M.A in Geography
• B.Ed. and M.Ed.
• Ph.D. in Education
• UGC NET in Geography 
• UGC-NET JRF & WB-SET in Education 

Teaching Experience

More than 10 years.

• Worked as an Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University Murshidabad Centre (WB), from August, 2014 - December, 2016.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Kalyani Mahavidyalaya from December, 2016 - October, 2017.
• Presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Aliah University, Kolkata since 1^stNovember, 2017.

Field of Specialization

Pedagogy of Geography, Cognitive Science, Teacher Education, Educational Technology, Environmental Education

Courses Taught/Teaching

Pedagogy of Geography; Environmental and population Education; Contemporary India and Education; Teaching and Learning; Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment; Policy and Planning in Education etc.

Research Area

Teacher Education, Cognitive Science, Educational Technology and Environmental Education

Conference Papers Published

Kafi, K. A. (2025). Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Geography. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Education 5.0: Enabling Aspects and Trajectories, February 11-12, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

Journal Papers Published

• Rahaman, K. H. & Kafi, K. A. (2025). School Environment and Students’ Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Primary Schools in North 24 Paraganas District, India. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 51(6), 1069-77. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i62058
• Uddin, M. J., Sultana, J, & Kafi, K. A. (2025). Exploring the Challenges Faced by Visually Impaired Students and Teachers in Classroom Activities at Middle School Level. Journal of the Oriental Institute, 74(2), 590-599. https://doi.org/10.8224/journaloi.v74i2.890
• Kafi, K. A. & Uddin, M. J. (2024). Effectiveness of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Learning Outcome for Weathering unit in Geography at Secondary Level. Third Concept, 38(446), 128-131.

• Kafi, K. A. (2023). Relationship of Use of Smartphone with Academic Performance of Higher Secondary Students. International Journal of Current Research, 15(10), 26061-26063. 

• Kafi, K. A. (2016). Higher Secondary Students and Eco-friendly Behaviour. Researchpaedia: An International Interdisciplinary Research journal, 03(2), 11-18. 
• Kumar, V., Talawar, M. S., & Kafi, K. A. (2015). Greening Initiatives among Higher Secondary Students: An Explorative Study. International Journal of Education & Management Studies, 5(3), 195-200.

MASTER Thesis Guidance

Supervised 10 Master Thesis

Orientation/Refresher/QIP CourseAttended/Organized

• Attended NEO 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme organized by UGC-MMTTC, Mizoram University from 08.07.2025 to 16.08.2025. 
• Attended Refresher Course from UGC-HRDC, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 09.05.2022 to 23.05.2022 (2 week).
• Attended Faculty Induction Programme from UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University from 06.09.2021 to 05.10.2021 (4 week).
• Attended Online Fcaulty Development Programme organized by Ravenshaw University from 16.06.2021 to 30.06.2021 (2 week). 

Seminar/Conference/Workshop

1. Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Geography, Kaji Abdul Kafi, Two Day International Conference on Education-5.0: Enabling Aspects and Trajectories (EAT-5.0) organized by Department of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 6^th – 7^th February, 2025.
2. Exploring the Challenges Faced by the Visually Impaired Students and Teachers in Classroom Activities at the Middle School Level, Jemima Sultana, Md Jamal Uddin and Kaji Abdul Kafi, National Seminar on A Step towards Viksit-Bharat: Career Prospects in Inclusive Education with special reference to Persons with Disability (PwD), organized by Vinaya Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 7^th – 8^th December, 2024.
3. Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on Learning Achievement in Geography of Secondary Students: An Empirical Study, Kaji Abdul Kafi and Md Jamal Uddin, Two Day National Seminar on Teacher Education and NEP 2020: Prospects and Challenges, organized by Central University of Haryana, 10^th – 11^th June, 2024.
4.  Improving Students’ Learning Outcome in Geography Using Concept Mapping Strategy, Kaji Abdul Kafi and Md Jamal Uddin, Jamia International Conference on Education-2024, organized by Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 14^th – 15^th February, 2024. 
5. Promoting Learning Outcome in Geography of Ninth Grade Students through Concept Mapping Strategy, Kaji Abdul Kafi and Md Jamal Uddin, Two Day International Seminar on Education in 21^st Century: Issues and Challenges, organized by Bankura University, 9^th – 10^th January, 2024.
6. Construction and Standardization of a Test for Assessing Learning Outcomes in Geography at Secondary Level Supported by Concept Mapping Strategy, Kaji Abdul Kafi and Md Jamal Uddin, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, organized by Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,  3^rd – 4^th May, 2023.
7. Minorities in Higher Education: Representation, Problems and Issues with special reference to the Muslim Minority Community, Kaji Abdul Kafi, International Seminar on Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Management, Law and Education, Organized by Aligarh Muslim University, Murshidabad Centre, West Bengal in association with Murshidabad Centre Educational and Social Welfare Society, 26^th February, 2017.
8. Changing Role of Teacher of Higher Education in Digital Era, Kaji Abdul Kafi, National Seminar on Quality Assurance in Education, organized by Education College, Dumkal, Murshidabad, 13^th – 14^th June, 2015.
9. Participated in a One-Week National e-Workshop on “Using Open Source Learning Management System for Online Teaching” organized by Visva-Bharati Library Network (VBLN) and Department of Statistics, Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 17^th – 25^th August, 2020.
10. Participated in a Seven day International Workshop on “Research in Social Science: Methodological Issues and Emerging Trends” organized by Department of Education, Aliah University in collaboration with Byanjanbarna Foundation, 30^th October – 5^th November, 2018.
11. Participated in Short Term Course on “Computer Applications”, Under the aegis of Centre for Academic Leadership and Education Management, organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, at Murshidabad Centre (WB), 15-21 February 2016.
12. Participated in Short Term Course on “Data Analysis/SPSS and MINITAB” under the aegis of Centre for Academic Leadership and Education Management, organized by UGC Human Resource Development centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh at Murshidabad Centre (WB), 25-31 December, 2015.

Other Notable Activities

• Enacted as Organizing Secretary in a two day International Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Education and Socio-Economic Development: Challenges and Best Practices” from 18-07-2020 to 19-07-2020, organized by Department of Education, Aliah University.
• Enacted as Co-convener in an ‘Art & Crafts Educational Exhibition’ from 01-04-2019 to 02-04-2019, organized by Department of Education, Aliah University.
• Enacted as Co-convener in a two day National Seminar on “Life and Educational Philosophy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Contribution and Relevance in the Society” from 17-12-2018 to 18-12-2018, organized by Department of Education, Aliah University.