Farhina Sultana: PhD Research & Academic Analytics Expert
Supporting scholars through every stage of doctoral research — from literature review and research methodology to data analysis and thesis development.
About Farhina Sultana
Farhina is a dedicated PhD research specialist with experience in supporting scholars across different stages of doctoral research. She specialises in research planning, literature review, academic writing, research methodology, data analysis, and thesis development.
Her approach combines academic precision with practical research guidance, helping scholars develop well-organised and research-focused doctoral work — whether that means untangling a missing-data problem in a master’s dissertation, choosing the right statistical tool for structural equation modelling, or organising months of interview data for thematic analysis.
Areas of Expertise
PhD & Doctoral Research Guidance
Research planning and troubleshooting across the doctoral journey, including recovery strategies when a dissertation runs into missing or incomplete data.
Literature Review & Reference Management
Structuring and managing literature reviews with tools like EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley, plus guidance on using AI tools such as ChatGPT responsibly in a review.
Qualitative Data Analysis (NVivo)
Coding and thematic analysis of qualitative data in NVivo, from initial coding frameworks through to fully developed themes.
Quantitative Analysis & SEM
Guidance on structural equation modelling tool choice — comparing SPSS AMOS and SmartPLS — to match the right method to a study’s design.
Academic Writing & Thesis Development
Research-focused academic writing support that keeps doctoral work well-organised, evidence-based and ready for examination.
Future-Ready Research Skills
Helping scholars build the research skills — including AI literacy — that doctoral candidates will need as the research landscape evolves toward 2030.
Articles by Farhina Sultana
PhD Research
What Will Happen If I Have No Data for My Master’s Dissertation?
PhD Research
The Future Researcher: Skills Every PhD Scholar Will Need by 2030
Literature Review
Can ChatGPT Write a Literature Review? Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Literature Review
Best Software for Managing Literature Reviews: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, and More
University Support
How to Get Better Grades in Deakin University Assignments
Work with Farhina
Get in touch to discuss literature review, research methodology, qualitative or quantitative analysis, or thesis development support for your doctoral project.
