Claude Frasson

Claude Frasson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal. He serves as Director of the HERON laboratory (Higher Educational Research ON Emotional Intelligence and Privacy Protection) and was formerly Director of GRITI (Inter-university Research Group in Intelligent Tutors), which grouped seven universities in Quebec.

Dr. Frasson earned his Doctorat d'État in Computer Science from the University of Nice, France in 1981. His academic journey spans over three decades with significant contributions to the field of intelligent systems for education and cognitive support.

His primary research interests focus on the intersection of emotional intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, and virtual reality applications for education and healthcare. He investigates how emotional states affect learning processes and develops intelligent systems that can adapt to users' cognitive and emotional states. His work particularly emphasizes applications for Alzheimer's disease treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, and educational technology.

His recent publications (2020) demonstrate a strong focus on virtual reality applications for Alzheimer's disease treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, and emotional regulation. These works combine intelligent tutoring systems with neuroscience principles to create therapeutic environments that respond to users' cognitive states in real-time.

Throughout his career, Dr. Frasson has been actively involved in numerous international conferences, serving as keynote speaker at events such as GENEDIS, World Brain Disorder and Neuroscience Summit, and International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems.

Dr. Frasson has supervised over 80 graduate students since 1989, spanning both Master's and PhD programs. His students have conducted research in areas including emotional intelligence in learning systems, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality applications, and intelligent tutoring systems. He has received substantial research funding from organizations including CRSNG, FRQSC, CRIAQ, and FCI.

He directs the HERON laboratory, which focuses on emotional intelligence, privacy protection, and cognitive state monitoring in educational contexts. Previously, he led GRITI, an inter-university research group that produced approximately 70 graduate students and established international recognition in the field of intelligent tutoring systems.