Her research program focuses on: mathematics cognition; identity; and ethics- based on principles of human cognition. This work is developed from the theoretical perspectives of enactivism, complexity science and psychoanalysis. Dr. Mgombelo’s most recent work includes the SSHRC funded collaborative research projects, “Educating for the 21st Century: post-secondary students learning ‘progmatics’ (computer programming for mathematical investigation, simulation, and real-world modeling)” and “Advancing research methodology in mathematics education for collective learning systems” as well as the Canada Global Affairs collaborative development project, “Capacity Development for mathematics teaching in rural and remote communities in Tanzania”