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Nadia Naffi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning Studies at the Faculty of Education, Laval University, where she also holds the Chair in Educational Leadership (CLE) on innovative teaching practices in a digital context funded by National Bank. She serves as Co-head of the Education and Empowerment axis of the International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technology (OBVIA), and has held leadership roles including chairing the first integration of the Institutional Committee for Innovation in Teaching at Laval University.
Naffi's research focuses on digital empowerment in the face of AI risks, with particular emphasis on combating disinformation, deepfakes, and cyber scams through educational strategies. Her work spans multiple domains including educational technology, AI ethics, media literacy, and digital resilience across different age groups from youth to seniors. She has developed innovative approaches to designing inclusive learning experiences that harness AI and digital technologies in ethical, critical, and responsible ways.
Her recent publications reveal a clear trend toward addressing societal challenges posed by generative AI, with particular focus on deepfakes, disinformation, and cyber resilience. The research spans educational settings, healthcare contexts, and broader societal implications, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach that connects technical understanding with pedagogical innovation and policy development. Her work consistently emphasizes the human dimension of technology adoption and the need for critical digital literacy across all age groups.
- Concordia Public Scholar (2017-2018)
- Winner of SSHRC 'I have a story to tell' competition
- Winner of ACFAS 'My Thesis in 3 minutes' competition
- President's Media Outreach Award (2016-2017)
- Governor General of Canada Gold Medal – Person and Society 2018
- 2019 SALTISE Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation
- John F. Lemieux Young Alumni Medal
Naffi has secured significant research funding including a $425,000 National Bank Teaching Leadership Chair and multiple grants from SSHRC, FRQSC, and other organizations totaling over $1.5 million. Her research projects address critical issues such as seniors' cyber resilience against deepfakes, AI-health transformation, digital inequalities during pandemic, and educational responses to disinformation. She has also developed practical resources including bilingual guides for online course transition and the 'Abécédaire de l'IA' educational tool.
As Co-head of OBVIA's Education and Empowerment axis, Naffi leads a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding and addressing the societal impacts of AI through education. Her work connects academic research with practical applications through collaborations with government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations. The Digital and AI Bootcamp she developed represents one practical initiative bringing together educational advisors to explore innovative digital technologies including virtual reality and AI in teaching contexts.
