About ME

I am deeply committed to exploring how technology can optimize learning by placing humans at the forefront. My focus lies in the practical application of instructional design, technology, human-computer interaction, and visual communication within the educational sphere. With over 15 years of teaching experience in higher education, primarily in STEM disciplines (Pre-PhD), I have devoted the last six years (post-PhD) to educational technology and instructional design in STEAM. 

My research has covered a broad spectrum of digital learning topics, including MOOCs, Micro-credentials, Learning Management Systems (e.g. Moodle, OpenLearning, & Google Classroom), mobile learning, Chatbots, and digital storytelling yet my passion has always been in the emotionality of learning especially in the area of emotional design in multimedia learning focusing on design, aesthetics, semiotics and its effects on learning. This includes using cutting-edge technology in measuring emotions such as Facial Emotional Recognition (FER), gaze behavior, and text analysis. Additionally, I employ a mix of quantitative tools like SPSS and PLS-SEM and qualitative methodologies such as Nvivo, Voyant, and text analysis for mixed-method research design. My findings have been published in reputable WOS (Q1/Q2) and Scopus-indexed journals. Some of the awards I have received are the USM Excellent Service Award in 2019, nine (9) distinguished research awards from 2020 to 2022, and the Outstanding Women Researcher in Education Technology Award in March 2023. Additionally, I was also listed in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientists 2024 - Education

In addition to research, I have overseen strategic projects and led the development of comprehensive researcher development programs, including research book publications (Instructional Technology and Multimedia: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities (2024) & Handbook of Research on Distance Education in Ghana (2022), journals and micro-credentials. As an educator, I have taught courses like Instructional Design, Instructional Technology Practices, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communication, and Research Projects. Previously as a supervisor (USM), I have guided eight PhD candidates and seven master's students from diverse backgrounds (e.g. Malaysia, Egypt, China, Oman, and Cambodia) with four PhD completions between 2023 and 2024 and 8 M.A students.