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Das Centre is a research and training centre located within the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Das Centre began operation in 1967.
The mission of Das Centre is to provide research, training, and some clinical services to children and adults with developmental, perceptual and learning disabilities. Global developmental disabilities affect all areas of learning while specific developmental, learning, and perceptual disabilities may affect only one or a few areas of learning (e.g., reading or attention disorders).
Das Centre is a collective of researchers and encompasses the Reading Research Lab (RRL). The RRL focuses on literacy acquisition and acquisition problems across languages. Das Centre researchers and the Reading Research Lab provide both graduate and undergraduate students with opportunities to grow as researchers and participate in various research projects relevant to the field.
In Memoriam: Dr. J.P. Das
In Memoriam: Dr. J.P. Das
The Faculty of Education community mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Jagannath Prasad (J.P.) Das, who passed away October 19, 2025 with his family and loved ones by his side.
Dr. Das was a distinguished scholar, educator, and colleague whose contributions profoundly shaped the fields of educational psychology and cognitive development. He joined the University of Alberta in 1968 and served for decades as a professor and as Director of what would later be named in his honour — the J.P. Das Centre on Developmental and Learning Disabilities. His pioneering work led to the development of the PASS theory of intelligence and the Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System, innovations that continue to influence research and practice internationally.
Over his remarkable career, Dr. Das authored hundreds of publications, mentored generations of scholars, and elevated the global reputation of our Faculty. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada (2015) and was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, among numerous other honours.
Beyond his scholarly achievements, Dr. Das was a generous mentor, thoughtful colleague, and a deeply kind presence in our community. His legacy lives on in his work, his students, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who are grieving this loss.
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