Manu Kapur

Manu Kapur is currently the Director of the Singapore-ETH Centre and Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Before that Manu held professorial and leadership positions at universities in Hong Kong and Singapore. A soccer player turned-mechanical engineer turned-math teacher-turned-academic, Manu holds a doctorate in the learning sciences from Teachers College, Columbia University. He also holds double Masters: Master of Science in Applied Statistics from Teachers College, Columbia University, and Master of Education from the National Institute of Education in Singapore. Manu conceptualized his ground-breaking theory of Productive Failure, not only profoundly impacting the science of how people learn but also transforming teaching and learning in schools, universities, and workplaces around the world. In addition to substantial funding and media attention worldwide, Manu is a sought-after keynote speaker, has delivered two TEDx talks, and held prestigious visiting professorships and advisory roles globally. His contributions extend across high-profile journals and conferences, influencing educational policies and practices internationally.