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Alice Gao is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, specializing in teaching advanced undergraduate courses on artificial intelligence and machine learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard University and completed a postdoc at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on computer science education, particularly time management and AI pedagogy, as well as game theory and AI-driven game simulations. She co-leads projects on AI agent design for games like Hanabi, Othello, and Gomoku, and explores academic procrastination strategies through systematic literature reviews.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (2014)
- Postdoc, University of British Columbia (2014-2016)
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Mathematics, University of British Columbia
Research Interests:
- AI and Machine Learning Education
- Game Theory Applications in AI
- CS Education Challenges
- Academic Time Management
Her publications span CS education, game theory, and pandemic impacts on learning. She has received recognition for her doctoral work, including runner-up awards for her dissertation. She advises numerous undergraduate research projects and serves as a TA coordinator and committee member in the department. Her work bridges educational theory and practical implementation through interactive tools and pedagogical frameworks.
