Rahul Ganguly

Rahul Ganguly is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education and Acting Course Director for Postgraduate Studies in Education at Charles Sturt University's School of Education. With prior roles as Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Deputy Chief Commissioner for Disabilities at the Government of India, his career focuses on supporting self-determination for individuals with disabilities. His research explores resilience in university students with disabilities, caregiving dynamics, and pathways for individuals with disabilities to pursue STEM careers through collaborations in Australia and India.

• Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University (Current)
• Acting Course Director, Postgraduate Studies in Education
• Former Senior Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
• Former Deputy Chief Commissioner-Disabilities, Government of India

Rahul's research spans several key areas:

• Resilience in long-term caregiving families
• Postsecondary-to-STEM career transitions for disabled students
• Compassion and well-being in caregiving contexts
• Evidence-based special educator preparation programs

Recent publications highlight his work on AI-driven assistive technologies and inclusive education frameworks. He collaborates with the University of Sydney on disability research agendas and leads international projects examining caregiver experiences in India and Australia.

• Grants from Australian Government, NCSEHE, and India-Vision Foundation
• Active in American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Member of Council for Exceptional Children (USA) and Australian Association of Special and Inclusive Education

Rahul teaches courses on assessment strategies (ESS422) and differentiated classroom practices (ESS440), emphasizing systemic inequality awareness and analytical problem-solving for disability support. His professional activities include academic well-being workshops and reflective teaching practices.