About me
I am an NRF-rated researcher, academic leader, and interdisciplinary scholar whose work bridges the worlds of education, research methodology, data analytics, and organisational development. With more than a decade of combined experience across universities, research institutes, and corporate environments, I specialise in producing evidence-based insights that advance learning, innovation, and social transformation. My academic background includes a PhD in Education Management and Leadership, a Master’s degree in Educational Management, and a B.A.Ed. in English Language. I recently completed a second PhD in Governance and Political Transformation, further strengthening my analytical and policy-oriented expertise. My research career has been marked by consistent excellence. I have received numerous prestigious awards, including Most Productive Researcher for three consecutive years, Most Established Researcher, the Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award, and multiple institutional research incentive awards. My scholarly footprint includes 120+ peer-reviewed journal articles, four research books, multiple book chapters, and several conference papers presented across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the United States. These outputs have earned me international recognition, with strong citation metrics and collaborations across academic and professional sectors.
I serve as Editor-in-Chief of multiple accredited journals, and I am a member of editorial boards and review committees for reputable international publications. Beyond editorial work, I have contributed significantly to postgraduate supervision and mentorship, guiding master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers toward successful completion and publication. My expertise sits at the intersection of qualitative and quantitative methodology, mixed-methods design, programme evaluation, user and market research, and data-driven decision-making. I have extensive experience with statistical modelling, survey analytics, causal inference, and insights generation across educational, nonprofit, and corporate environments. These skills enable me to work fluidly as an academic researcher, data analyst, market researcher, UX insights specialist, and project evaluator.
Professionally, I am affiliated with respected bodies, including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), South African Education Research Association (SAERA), HELTASA, BELMAS, NAEAP, and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM). My commitment is to produce research that is methodologically rigorous, socially relevant, and globally impactful. Therefore, I define myself as a scholar, analyst, and thought leader dedicated to advancing knowledge, improving systems, and shaping research-informed solutions for contemporary educational and organisational challenges.
I serve as Editor-in-Chief of multiple accredited journals, and I am a member of editorial boards and review committees for reputable international publications. Beyond editorial work, I have contributed significantly to postgraduate supervision and mentorship, guiding master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers toward successful completion and publication. My expertise sits at the intersection of qualitative and quantitative methodology, mixed-methods design, programme evaluation, user and market research, and data-driven decision-making. I have extensive experience with statistical modelling, survey analytics, causal inference, and insights generation across educational, nonprofit, and corporate environments. These skills enable me to work fluidly as an academic researcher, data analyst, market researcher, UX insights specialist, and project evaluator.
Professionally, I am affiliated with respected bodies, including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), South African Education Research Association (SAERA), HELTASA, BELMAS, NAEAP, and the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM). My commitment is to produce research that is methodologically rigorous, socially relevant, and globally impactful. Therefore, I define myself as a scholar, analyst, and thought leader dedicated to advancing knowledge, improving systems, and shaping research-informed solutions for contemporary educational and organisational challenges.