Vanaja Nethi

Vanaja Nethi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Nova Southeastern University's Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, where she teaches doctoral-level research courses. She holds editorial positions including Assistant Editor for the Quarterly Review of Distance Education and reviewer roles for The Qualitative Report and Florida Distance Learning Association Journal.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education, Cornell University
• M.A. in Science Education, University of London
• B.Sc. in Biology & Chemistry, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research Focus: Her work centers on technology-enhanced pedagogy and global education systems, with expertise in qualitative and mixed methods. Primary domains include:

• Innovations in online/blended learning environments
• Interdisciplinary STEM/STEAM curriculum development
• Cross-border higher education models and policy
• Advanced qualitative research methodologies

Professional Service: She contributes to academic publishing as assistant editor of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education, guest editor for Transnational Social Review, and editorial board member for The Qualitative Report.