Pierre Dillenbourg

Pierre Dillenbourg is a Full Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer & Communication Sciences, where he leads the CHILI Lab (Computer-Human Interaction for Learning & Instruction). He has held significant leadership roles, including Director of the Center for Digital Education and academic director of the Swiss EdTech Collider, an incubator for start-ups in learning technologies. He co-founded LEARN, the EPFL Center for Learning Sciences, and served as Associate Vice-President for Education and Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Provost) ad interim.

• PhD in computer science from University of Lancaster (UK)
• Diploma in educational science from University of Mons (Belgium)

His research focuses on interactive technologies for learning, including computer-supported collaborative learning, educational robotics, eye tracking, and AR/VR applications. He has pioneered work in dual vocational education systems through the DUAL-T leading house and contributed to the development of MOOCs at EPFL.

• Current work: Interactive technologies for learning and collaboration (computational and cognitive aspects)
• Notable initiatives: Swiss EdTech Collider, DUAL-T, LEARN Center

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the International Society for Learning Sciences

Pierre Dillenbourg has advised over 20 PhD students and currently teaches courses on Digital Education and Theoretical Foundations of Learning Sciences. He is affiliated with multiple EPFL units, including the Doctoral Program in Learning Sciences and the Doctoral School Committee.