John Ranellucci

John Ranellucci is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on advancing achievement motivation theories to create equitable learning environments, particularly for underrepresented groups. He holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from McGill University (2014), followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Michigan State University (2016). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Hunter College – CUNY (2016–2020).

His research interests include the interplay between motivation, emotions, and academic outcomes in diverse educational contexts. He employs structural equation modeling and mixed-methods approaches to study these dynamics. Notable areas of focus include flipped classrooms, preservice teacher motivations, STEM education, and the role of technology in fostering engagement.

Ranellucci's publications span journals like Contemporary Educational Psychology and Motivation Science, addressing topics such as emotion regulation in science classrooms, barriers to teaching careers among marginalized groups, and utility-value interventions in STEM. His teaching emphasizes research methods and learning theories.

While no specific awards are listed, his work has been cited in contexts related to educational equity and motivational design. He collaborates on projects involving online learning tools and teacher education, contributing to both academic and applied educational initiatives.