Helena Seli, PhD, is a professor of clinical education at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education, where she oversees the Learning Design and Technology (online) program. She holds a doctorate in educational psychology, and teaches courses that guide students in implementing learning and motivation theory and principles to solve problems of practice.

Her research interests include effective implementation of educational technology, enhancing motivation of learners in different learning environments and promoting self-regulation to optimize learning and performance outcomes.

Along with Myron H. Dembo, PhD, she is the author of Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Focus on Self-Regulated Learning, 6th edition (Taylor and Francis, 2019).