Ken Koedinger

Ken Koedinger is a University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), holding appointments in the School of Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction Institute) and the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Department of Psychology). He is the co-founder of Carnegie Learning, Inc., and directs the LearnLab, now the scientific arm of CMU’s Simon Initiative. His research focuses on cognitive modeling, intelligent tutoring systems, and the science of learning. Dr. Koedinger has over 250 peer-reviewed publications and has been awarded prestigious titles such as the Hillman Professorship of Computer Science and Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society.

Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology (CMU, 1990), M.S. in Computer Science (University of Wisconsin, 1986). Prior to academia, he taught in an urban high school, informing his interdisciplinary approach to education research.

Research Interests: Cognitive modeling, educational technology, learning analytics, and the integration of AI into learning systems. Key projects include Cognitive Tutors, LearnLab, and the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center.

Awards: Over 30 grants from NSF, Department of Education, and private foundations, including major contributions to K-12 math education and AI-driven personalized learning.

Advising: Supervised over 30 graduate students, many now leading roles in academia and industry. Current students focus on AI ethics, scalable education, and mixed-reality learning.