Deepak Maun is an Assistant Professor at the International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building (IIHEd) at O. P. Jindal Global University (Sonipat, Haryana). He received his PhD in Innovation and Management in Education (IME) from IIM Ahmedabad. His thesis focused on collaborative learning of government primary school teachers in online spaces. Prior to starting his PhD, he was working with a social sector organization focused on teaching XI-XII grade students from poor families. His research interests include governance and leadership in higher education, critical thinking, and unschooling/homeschooling