Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research

Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D.

Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., is an accomplished educational researcher with over 4,470 peer-reviewed citations. She is an expert in instructional design, project management, and dissertation/research mentoring. Dr. Kebritchi is the founder and chair of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research at the College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix. In addition, she is the founder and leader of Dissertation to Publication and Research to Publication Workshops, Research Methodology Group, and Alumni Research and Support Group. She has served as the guest editor for the Phoenix Scholar Special Editions on Adult Learners in Online Higher Education and Reshaping Education through Innovation. She has a deep passion for educational research and extensive experience as a research methodologist and instructional designer. Dr. Kebritchi is dedicated to mentoring doctoral students and supporting faculty members in their pursuit of conducting and publishing research in the field of education.

Dr. Kebritchi is passionate about finding new and creative methods to enhance the quality of education in different settings, whether it be K-12, higher education, or corporate environments, both online and in-person. Her recent work focuses on a variety of topics, including how to support doctoral students, motivating faculty in online higher education, cultivating grit and critical thinking in students, the implication of using artificial intelligence in education, the impact of computer games on students' achievements, and the challenges of teaching successful online courses. She has shared her research with international audiences through publishing in journals and presenting at conferences. Dr. Kebritchi earned her Ph.D. in Education, Instructional Technology from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Arts degree in Education, Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Specializing in Computer Applications from the University of Toronto.