Dr. Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer is currently serving as the Dean of Research at The Maldives National University (MNU), bringing over 20 years of experience in academia, research, and leadership. Previously, she held the role of Senior Research Fellow at MNU and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). Her leadership experience includes serving as Director of Policy Planning and Research at the Department of Judicial Administration and as the Secretary-General of the Civil Service Commission of the Maldives. Dr. Naseer holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University, USA, and has completed Postdoctoral Research at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She has also earned an MBA from the University of Suffolk, UK, a Master of Education in Educational Management from Mahidol University, Thailand, and a Bachelor of Science Education Honours in Mathematics and Accounting from Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Dr. Naseer has contributed extensively to the academic and policy landscape, with significant publications, curriculum development, and roles as a research supervisor and consultant. She has successfully supervised 25 postgraduate research students to date. She has been recognized for her impactful work in education with several prestigious awards.

1. Gender perspective and environmental impact research
2. Public opinion research
3. Local governance and public policy
4. Administrative data utilization and governance
5. Mathematical modeling for social systems
6. Human resource management and development
7. Inclusive education and special needs
8. Education and teaching strategies
9. Leadership and administration
10. Statistical analysis and visualization

1. Mathematics (algebra, calculus, trigonometry)
2. Statistics and statistical analysis
3. Mathematics pedagogy and teaching and learning mathematics
4. Differentiated instruction in mathematics
5. Research methods and data analysis

1. Global Gateway Study
2. Understanding Pathways to Extremism in the Maldives: An Exploratory Study of Contributing Factors and Public Perception
3. A Comprehensive Study of Juvenile Offense in the Maldives
4. Maldives Atoll Education Development Project (AEDP): Training of Trainers for Secondary Mathematics
5. Senior Citizens and Aging Well
6. Exploring Perceptions and the Impact of Decentralization in the Maldives: A Comprehensive Study
7. National Air Cargo Study
8. Preparation of the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Project in Maldives
9. Nationwide Assessment of the Elderly Population in the Maldives
10. Support to Design and Develop a Research Proposal for Conducting a Total Diet Study
11. Islamic Finance Literacy and Financial Inclusion in the Maldives: A National Survey
12. Independent Evaluation of the Small Countries Financial Management Programme (SCFMP) in Indian Ocean and African Regions
13. A Comprehensive Housing Market Study for the Greater Male’ Region

1. The relationship between sleep quality and occupational wellbeing in employees at MIFCO
2. An investigation into the relationship between motivation and employee performance in Maldives Civil Service institutions
3. Exploring the impact of job stability on employees’ comfort zones and their willingness to pursue multiple income streams
4. Experiences of single parents and consequences of family break-ups on children
5. Decentralization and local governance practices in Haa Dhaalu Atoll: Emerging challenges and concerns
6. Alternative care and deinstitutionalization: Is it the right care for vulnerable children in Maldives?
7. Difficulties faced by students learning English as a second language as perceived by teachers
8. Experiences of teachers in implementing differentiated instruction in a highly populated school
9. Exploring the challenges of implementing information and communication technology in Key Stage 2 classes
10. Exploring the factors affecting the motivation of Key Stage 3 and 4 students at Finey School
11. Exploring the perceptions of secondary students about their homework in Shaviyani Atoll School
12. Students and parents’ perceptions of the effects of extracurricular activities on academic performance
13. Factors affecting the motivation level of teachers at Nellaidhoo School
14. Experiences of beginning teachers in Laamu Atoll schools
15. Challenges KS3 teachers face in the implementation of online teaching
16. Experiences of teachers in the implementation of inclusive education at Thaajuddeen School
17. The relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention in the National Drug Agency
18. Teachers’ beliefs and experiences of inquiry-based pedagogy on Key Stage 1 students’ performance
19. Institutional barriers faced by teachers in implementing the science curriculum in Key Stage 1
20. Exploring teachers’ understanding and use of the thematic approach in teaching and learning
21. Implementation of differentiated instruction in Key Stage 1
22. Teacher receptivity to the implementation of the new national curriculum framework
23. Factors affecting Key Stage 3 students’ attitude towards mathematics
24. The influence of self-efficacy on the writing achievement of English as a second language learners
25. An analysis and assessment of the relationship between students’ perceived service quality, perceived price, student satisfaction, and student loyalty at the Maldives National University

1. Accreditation of Programs and Internationalization Experiences at South Asian HEIs, (2023, Malaysia)
2. Quality assurance in higher education in the Maldives: Are we listening to the students? (2023, Maldives)
3. Impact of Hijabophobia on Muslim Women, (2021, Pakistan)
4. Impact of Radicalization on Minority Women, (2020, Pakistan [Online])
5. The Challenge of Open Distance Learning: Maldives Experience, (2020, Malaysia [Online])
6. COVID-19: Case of Minorities in South Asia, (2020, Pakistan [Online])
7. Pedagogical Principles and Teaching Strategies for Inclusion, (2019, Indonesia)
8. Islam and Education, (2019, Indonesia)
9. Minority Rights Approach to Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, (2019, Pakistan)
10. Role of Civil Society Organizations in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism, (2018, USA)
11. Mathematics Curriculum Taught in the Maldivian Schools, (2018, Maldives)
12. Role of Education in Promoting Dialogue and Creating a Peaceful and Tolerant Community, (2018, Maldives)
13. National Practices and Legal Framework on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, (2018, Japan)
14. Conducting Research, (2018, Maldives)
15. Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Knowledge of Arithmetic Procedures on Fractions, (2018, Maldives)
16. Role of Higher Education Institutions in Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism Through Education, Awareness, and Counter Narrative Messaging, (2017, Maldives)
17. Students’ Errors and Misconceptions in Pre-University Mathematics Courses, (2015, Maldives)

1. Naseer, M. S. (2024, November). Juvenile offenses over the last decade (2013–2022): A statistical overview. Paper presented at the Child Rights Symposium 2: Vuna – Invest in Children, Male’, Maldives.
2. Naseer, M. S., & Nayasheen, A. (2024). Embark on teaching career: Experience of beginner teachers in Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, 3(3), 123–146. https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-3.3.P7
3. Ibrahim Musthafa, S., & Naseer, M. S. (2024). Factors affecting Key Stage 3 students’ attitudes towards mathematics in Fuvahmulah City, Maldives. Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, 3(3), 67–85. https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-3.3.P4
4. Naseer, M. S., & Abdul Muhusin, S. (2024). Implementation of inclusive education at Key Stage 1: Current practices and coping strategies. Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, 3(3), 43–65. https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-3.3.P3
5. Naseer, M. S., & Hameed, H. (2024). Implementation of inclusive education in a selected school in Malé, Maldives: Teachers’ experiences. Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, 3(3), 19–41. https://doi.org/10.58946/apjfes-3.3.P2
6. Naseer, M. S. (2024). Strategic innovation and political triumph: Applying the blue ocean strategy approach in electoral campaigns. International Journal of Advanced Research, 12(06), 683–691. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/18931
7. Naseer, M. S., & Al-Hidabi, D. A. Y. (2020). Quality assurance in higher education in the Maldives: Are we listening to the students? Intellectual Discourse, 28(2), 599–621.
8. Naseer, M. S., & Al-Hidabi, D. A. Y. (2019). Quality assurance in higher education in the Maldives: Past, present, and future. Intellectual Discourse, 27(2), 353–372.
9. Naseer, M. S. (2018). Algebraic content and pedagogical knowledge of sixth grade mathematics teachers: Through document analysis. Canadian International Journal of Social Science and Education, 16, 157–170.
10. Naseer, M. S. (2018). Impact of professional development training curriculum on practicing algebra teachers. International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education, 2(2), 187–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v2i2.10055
11. Naseer, M. S. (2018). A multi-site case study: Algebraic content and pedagogical knowledge of sixth grade mathematics teachers. International Journal of Advanced Research, 6(5), 178–193. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/7021
12. Naseer, M. S. (2017). Secondary mathematics teachers’ knowledge of arithmetic procedures on fractions. Canadian International Journal of Social Science and Education, 10(January), 250–260.
13. Naseer, M. S. (2016, February). A proposed study of algebraic content and pedagogical knowledge of sixth grade mathematics teachers. In N. S. Cooray, C. W. Chen, R. Morimoto, T. Endo, M. Shechory-Bitton, T. Samraj, … Z. SAVAŞAN (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Research 2016 (pp. 18–24). Toronto, Canada: Unique Conferences Canada Publication.
14. Naseer, M. S. (2015, September). Analysis of students’ errors and misconceptions in pre-university mathematics courses. In M. N. Salleh & N. F. Z. Abedin (Eds.), Proceedings of the First International Conference on Teaching & Learning (ICTL 2015) (pp. 34–39). Langkawi, Malaysia: MNNF Publisher.
15. Naseer, M. S. (2015, March). Impact on teaching and learning subsequent to the introduction of lesson study approach to calculus classes at a secondary school in the Maldives. In Tomorrow People Organization (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference: Education and Development Conference 2015 (pp. 172–182). Belgrade, Serbia: Tomorrow People Organization.
16. Naseer, M. S. (2010, April). Factors affecting the job performance of academic staff in the Maldives College of Higher Education. In S. Bhumiratana & C. Hongboontri (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second Annual International Research Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities: Achieving Greater Mastery in Research and Professional Development (pp. 168–175). Thailand: Mahidol University.
17. Naseer, M. S. (2005). Application of transformation geometry to some classical theorems.

1. Juvenile Offenses Over the Last Decade (2013-2022): A Statistical Overview, (2024, Maldives)
2. ESN? An eBook for Easy Understanding, (2023, Malaysia)
3. Quality assurance in higher education in the Maldives: Past, present, and future, (2018, Malaysia)
4. Secondary mathematics teachers’ knowledge of arithmetic procedures on fractions, (2016, France)
5. Preliminary findings: Algebraic content and pedagogical knowledge of sixth grade mathematics teachers, (2016, Thailand)
6. A proposed study of algebraic content and pedagogical knowledge of sixth grade mathematics teachers, (2016, Sri Lanka)
7. Analysis of students’ errors and misconceptions in pre-university mathematics courses, (2015, Malaysia)
8. Impact on teaching and learning subsequent to the introduction of lesson study approach to calculus classes at a secondary school in the Maldives, (2015, Thailand)
9. Errors and misconceptions in algebra, (2014, Maldives)
10. Factors affecting the role performance of academic staff in the Maldives College of Higher Education, (2010, Thailand)