Professional Experience

North Carolina State University, College of Education (2022-Present)
Professor, Learning, Design and Technology (2022-Present)
Doctoral Concentration Coordinator, Learning, Design and Technology (2022-2025)

University of North Carolina Charlotte, Cato College of Education (2014-2022)
Professor, Learning, Design and Technology (2018-22)
Program Coordinator, Learning, Design & Technology, PhD, Curriculum & Instruction (2021-22)
Program Director, Post Master’s Certificate in University and College Teaching (2016-22)
Program Coordinator, Learning, Design and Technology, Ed.D. Educational Leadership (2018-21)
Associate Professor, Instructional Systems Technology (2014-18)
Program Director, Instructional Systems Technology M.Ed. and Graduate Certificate (2014-18)

Walden University, Riley College of Education and Leadership
Contributing Faculty (Part time), Instructional Technology (2012-2014)

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson College of Education (2007-2014)
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Instructional Technology (2012-14)
Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology (2007-12)

Dishnet DSL Internet Service Provider,
Network Engineer (2000 – 2001)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy
Educational Technology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona (Dec 2005)
Master of Education
Educational Technology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona (Aug 2003)
Bachelor of Engineering
Electronics & Communication, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India (Apr 2000)

Honors and Awards

Scholarship

• David H. Jonassen Excellence in Research Award. Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2025
•  World’s Top 2% Scientists, Education, Single Year – 2021, 2022, 2023,2024, 2025. https://topresearcherslist.com/ Elsevier/Stanford Repository
• World’s Top 2% Scientists, Education, Career – 2023,2024, 2025. https://topresearcherslist.com/ Elsevier/Stanford Repository
• Distance Education Practical Application Publication Award, Development and validation of the online learner satisfaction instrument, Association for Educational Communications Technology 2025
• Distance Education Practical Application Publication Award, Bichronous Online Learning, Association for Educational Communications Technology 2024
• Top US published author in Scopus database of Educational Technology journals, 2017-2021, 2018-2023. Educational Media and Technology Yearbook. Scholarship Rankings 2022, 2024
• Mildred B. and Charles A. Wedemeyer Award for Outstanding Writer/Scholar in Distance Education, UPCEA 2023, Systematic Review of Accessibility in Online Courses
• Quantitative Article Award, 1st place, Second Order Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Distance and Online Learning, Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2022
• Best Presentation, Systematic Review of Research on Online Learner Satisfaction, Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2022
• Bronze Research Award, United States Distance Learning Association, Second Order Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Distance and Online Learning, USDLA 2022
• Outstanding Publication Award, Elementary Educator Perceptions of Student Digital Safety Based on Technology Use in the Classroom, Learning & Technology Library, SITE April 2022
• Best Poster Award, K-12 Online Teaching and Learning: A Systematic Review of Research from 2000 to 2019, NCARE 2022
• Best Mixed-Methods Article Award, Systematic Review of Research on Online Teaching and Learning, AECT 2021
• Best Research Article Award, Learning Engagement Division, AECT 2021
• 2020 Online Learning Journal Research Achievement Award, Online Learning Consortium
• Best Application Article Award, 1st place, Student Perception of Helpfulness of Facilitation Strategies that Enhance Instructor Presence, Connectedness, Engagement, and Learning in Online Courses, Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2020
• Best Qualitative Article Award, 2nd place, Award-Winning Faculty Online Teaching Practices: Elements of Award-Winning Courses, Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2020
• Best Qualitative Article Award, 1st place, Award-Winning Faculty Online Teaching Practices: Roles and Competencies, Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2019
• UNC Charlotte College of Education Research Award, 2018
• Best Presentation Award, 18th International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, Bangkok, Thailand, 2017
• Distance Education Book Award, 2nd place, Digital Media for Learning: Theories, Processes, and Solutions (Springer), Division of Distance Learning, AECT 2020

Teaching

• 2024 Crystal Award, Division of Distance Learning, Edtech Security Professional Development, Association for Educational Communications and Technology
• Crystal Award, 1st place winner, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division of Distance Learning (DDL) – Recognizes innovative and outstanding multimedia-based distance learning courses and projects, 2015
• Award for Best Practice in Distance Learning, Faculty Readiness to Teach Online Instrument and Workshops, AECT 2021
• Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for Graduate Program Direction, 2019

Fellow/Other

• Data Science and AI Academy Fellow, North Carolina State University, 2026
• Association for Educational Communications and Technology Fellow, 2023
• Cato College of Education Distinguished Faculty Award, 2022, University of North Carolina Charlotte
• International Women’s Day Nominee, March 2022, University of North Carolina Charlotte
• University Marshall, Fall 2021 Graduation, University of North Carolina Charlotte
• Champion for AECT Members Breakfast with Champions, 2019 and 2021
• Digital Learning Fellow, Office of the Senior Associate Provost, UNC Charlotte, 2017–2018
• Associate Quality Matters Fellow, UNC Charlotte, 2017–2020
• Teaching Faculty Fellow, College of Education, UNC Charlotte, 2016–2017
• Institute of Emerging Leadership in Online Learning Fellow, 2016