Ben Kei Daniel
استاد · Artificial Intelligence in Education
University of Northern British Columbiaمعرفی
Dr. Ben Kei Daniel serves as Professor and Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTLT) at the University of Northern British Columbia, specializing in Artificial Intelligence in Education, Research Methodologies, and Educational Technology. Previously, he held an 11-year appointment as Full Professor and Head of the Higher Education Development Centre at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
His educational credentials include:
- B.Sc from University of Juba
- MSc from University of Twente
- M.Phil.ED from University of Oslo
- PhD from University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Daniel's research centers on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) with emphasis on Learning Analytics, Big Data applications, and Green AI for sustainable educational technology. His work bridges Computer Science Education with Health Information Studies, exploring digital transformation in higher education and pedagogy of research methodologies across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals dominant trends in systematic reviews of educational technology, with growing interdisciplinary work in health sciences. Key thematic clusters include online learning dexterity, micro-credentialing frameworks, and data-informed adaptation in educational systems, while maintaining consistent focus on research rigor in qualitative methodologies.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Member of IEEE
As a graduate supervisor, Dr. Daniel mentors across multiple disciplines including MSc/PhD Health Sciences, MSc Computer Science, and interdisciplinary programs. His leadership at CTLT drives strategic initiatives in faculty development, with emphasis on scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and integrated knowledge translation in academic settings.
He directs UNBC's Centre for Teaching and Learning, overseeing institutional teaching excellence initiatives and digital pedagogy innovation while maintaining active research collaborations across health sciences and educational technology domains.
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