I am a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at Thompson Rivers University. My research centers on the impact of generative AI on the learning behavior and outcome in computer science education. Before joining TRU, I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the UBC Master of Data Science, where I developed and taught a variety of data science courses, including those on statistical inference, machine learning, and technical communication. In addition to teaching, I coordinated the capstone program, facilitating student collaborations with industry partners on real-world data science projects.
Prior to UBC, I worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Learning Analytics at the School of Information, University of Michigan. My research focuses on analyzing students social interactions and peer effects from spatio-temporal large scale data. My work has been recognized with competitive grants, and multiple best paper awards at prominent conferences, including LAK18 and HCI International 17.
I hold a PhD in Learning Analytics at The Open University UK, a BSc and MSc in Economics from Maastricht University, Netherlands.
Postdoctoral Fellow
2021-08-01
2024-08-01
University of British Columbia
Postdoctoral Fellow
2019-09-01
2021-08-01
University of Michigan
Ph.D., Education Technology
2016-01-01
2020-01-01
The Open University, United Kingdom
M.Sc. Economics & Information Management
2015-01-01
2016-01-01
Maastricht University, Netherlands
B.Sc., Economics
2012-01-01
2015-01-01
Maastricht University, Netherlands
This paper explores cross-institutional transfer learning for educational models, focusing on its implications for model performance, fairness, and equity.
This chapter discusses predictive modeling techniques for student success, exploring their applications and implications in educational contexts.
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In rock climbing, a belayer doesn’t pull you up the wall; they secure the rope so you can attempt the hardest moves without fear. We apply this philosophy to education. Rejecting the model of AI as an “answer engine,” we build Socratic systems that act as active partners in productive struggle. Our tools empower students to take risks, own their failures, and build resilience. We don’t remove the struggle of learning; we make it safe to struggle.
Principal Investigator. Research on AI in Education, Learning Analytics, and Educational Data Science.
