Chris Riesbeck

Chris Riesbeck is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He directs the Master of Science in Computer Science Program and co-directs the Center for Computer Science and Learning Sciences. Riesbeck holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1974) in Computer Science, with a focus on natural language understanding. His research spans AI, educational technology, and agile methodologies, emphasizing technology-driven educational reform and authorable intelligent systems. He has authored influential textbooks like Artificial Intelligence Programming and Inside Case-Based Reasoning.

• Education: Ph.D./M.A. Computer Science, Stanford University; B.A. Mathematics, Alfred University
• Affiliations: MS in Artificial Intelligence Program, MS in Product Design and Development Management Program

Research interests include case-based reasoning, memory-based language understanding, and experiential learning systems. His work on the Indie authoring tool for educational simulations has impacted interactive learning environments. Awards include AAAI Fellowship (1993) and McCormick Honor Roll recognition.

Riesbeck teaches courses in software engineering, AI, and project management. His advising spans 9 Ph.D. students, and he has held roles at Yale University and the Institute for the Learning Sciences. Current projects focus on critique-based assessment and agile educational practices.