Mark Richard Floryan

Mark Richard Floryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, focusing on computer science education and leveraging computing to enhance educational experiences. His work integrates artificial intelligence, games, and human-centered design to create personalized learning solutions.

Education:

• B.S., University of Virginia, 2008
• M.S., University of Massachusetts, 2010
• Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 2013

Research Interests:

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Gamification for Learning
• Serious Games Development
• Computer Science Pedagogy

Awards:

• Hartfield Jefferson Scholars Teaching Prize (2016-2017)
• ACM Professor of the Year, UVa (2013-2014)

Advising & Grants: Floryan actively involves undergraduates in research, particularly in gamification and AI-driven educational tools. Recent initiatives include the AI Smart Classroom Initiative Tool (SIGCSE 2025) and collaborative work on computing faculty hiring practices via the Computing Research Association.

Labs/Teams: Leads projects in educational technology, including the ICPC World Finals team and the SIGCSE symposium organizing committee.