Hugo G. Lapierre

Hugo G. Lapierre is an Assistant Professor at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology and Andragogy. He holds a PhD in Education (2024) and an MA in Didactics (2017) from UQAM, alongside a BSc in Secondary Science and Technology Teaching (2024). His research focuses on programming pedagogy, educational technology integration, artificial intelligence literacy, and psychophysiological data applications in education.

Education

• Doctorate in Education (2024), UQAM
• Master’s in Didactics (2017), UQAM
• BSc in Secondary Science and Technology Teaching (2024), UQAM

Research Interests

Lapierre investigates how educational robotics, visual programming languages, and AI impact science and technology learning. His work explores emotional and cognitive differences between novice and beginner programmers, psychophysiological data in educational research, and equitable AI integration in schools. He advocates for programming education to address cybersecurity risks and prepare students for future job markets.

Grants and Projects

He leads projects funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et culture (FRQSC) and the University of Montreal, including studies on educational robotics’ effects on chemistry learning, AI literacy for disadvantaged schools, and virtual vs. in-person programming instruction. His grants (e.g., FRQSC PV113813) support early-career research in educational technology.

Collaborations

He collaborates with researchers like Patrick Charland (UQAM) and Martin Riopel (UQAM), focusing on interdisciplinary education, psychophysiological learning analytics, and teacher training in AI. His work spans scientific and professional domains, bridging empirical research with practical educational tool development.