Aditi Mallavarapu

Aditi Mallavarapu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on human-centered computing in open-ended learning environments, leveraging computational techniques and educational data mining to enhance exploration-based learning. She leads the iEXCEL (Innovation for EXperiential Complex, open-Ended Learning) Lab, which explores intersections between computer science, human-computer interaction, learning sciences, and complexity science.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (2021), University of Illinois at Chicago
• M.S. in Computer Science (2014), University of Illinois at Chicago
• B.E. in Computer Engineering (2011), Savitribai Phule Pune University

Her work spans intelligent systems for informal learning (e.g., museum exhibits, serious games), network science applications to interdisciplinary research communities, and data literacy frameworks. Recent projects include AI-driven environmental education simulations and tools for data advocacy co-designed with Black youth. Awards include the CIRCLS Emergent Scholar title (2021) and the Best Late Breaking Work Paper at AIED 2025.

Her 2022–2025 publications address AI in science education, network methodologies for interdisciplinary expertise, data literacy frameworks, and collaborative design for immersive learning. She emphasizes practical approaches to educational technology, informed by her prior industry experience as a software developer.

• Emergent Scholar in Research by CIRCLS (2021)
• Best Late Breaking Work Paper award at AIED 2025