Dr. Faria Sana is a cognitive psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Athabasca University. Her research explores evidence-based learning strategies, cognitive processes in education, and instructional design, with a focus on optimizing how students learn in digital and postsecondary environments. She has received funding from SSHRC and NSERC, and her work has been published in high-impact journals and featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times and CBC. She has conducted pioneering research on learning strategies, influencing both classroom policies and student learning interventions. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in course redesign, integrating cognitive science principles to improve online learning experiences. She also supervises graduate and undergraduate research, mentoring the next generation of scholars in educational psychology and learning sciences. Passionate about bridging research and practice, she collaborates with learning specialists, educators, and instructional designers to develop science-informed teaching strategies that enhance student success in diverse learning contexts.
