Rate My Professor Chandra Makanjee

Dr. Chandra Makanjee is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging within the Medical Radiation Science discipline at the University of Canberra. She holds a PhD in Diagnostic Radiology and has built a distinguished career in medical radiation science, transitioning from clinical radiography roles in South Africa, including positions at Netcare Moot Hospital and affiliations with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology, to her current academic appointment in Australia. Her expertise spans education, research, leadership, and management in radiography, where she serves as course convener and supervises PhD students.

Makanjee's research specializations focus on person-centred care in medical imaging, quality management in medical imaging facilities, aged care imaging practices, and decision-making dimensions during diagnostic procedures. Her work explores radiographers' organizational commitment, patient experiences, infection prevention in neonatal mobile X-ray imaging, and the impact of COVID-19 on disability access to imaging services. With over 718 citations on Google Scholar, her contributions have notable influence in the field. Key publications include 'The effect of perceived organizational support on organizational commitment of diagnostic imaging radiographers' (2006, with YF Hartzer and IL Uys, 223 citations); 'Factors affecting effective communication about sexual and reproductive health issues between parents and adolescents in Zandspruit informal settlement, Johannesburg, South Africa' (2016, with K Motsomi et al., 161 citations); 'Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawi' (2018, with P Nyasulu et al., 68 citations); 'Healthcare provider and patient perspectives on diagnostic imaging investigations' (2015, with WA Hoffmann and AM Bergh, 35 citations); 'Australian graduate radiographers' perspectives and experiences of work readiness' (2023, with J Zhang et al.); 'Nurses' perspectives on the effectiveness of mobile X-ray services in RACFs: a qualitative study' (2026, with H Senanayake et al.); 'Radiographers' perspectives on interactional processes during older persons diagnostic medical imaging' (2024, with K Ding); and contributions to books such as 'Ethics for Healthcare Professionals in Radiography: An African Perspective' (with J Thambura and P Engel-Hills). She has conducted 64 peer reviews for Elsevier journals between 2006 and 2022, enhancing scholarly discourse in radiography.