Sean Hobson

Sean Hobson is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief Design Officer at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. He leads strategic design initiatives to address complex challenges in higher education through EdPlus at ASU.

• Ph.D. in University Design and Learning Innovation from Dublin City University
• M.S. and B.S. from Clarion University, Pennsylvania

His research focuses broadly on organizational design, academic innovation, and the integration of emerging educational technologies. He explores faculty perceptions of online teaching, best practices in digital education, and the role of design thinking in transforming university culture and systems.

Sean has driven impactful course redesign efforts at ASU, earning recognition in The New York Times, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Scientific American. He advises universities and edtech companies on research-driven design strategies to foster innovation and success.