Professor Alexandra I. Cristea is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University, serving as Deputy Executive Dean (Postgraduate Research) in the Faculty of Science. She founded the Artificial Intelligence in Human Systems research group and leads the SCENE Lab , focusing on adaptive, personalized, and gamified educational technologies. Alan Turing Academic Liaison for Durham N8 CIR Digital Humanities Team Lead IEEE European Public Policy on ICT Member Research Interests include adaptive learning systems, gamification frameworks, user modeling, semantic/social web applications, and AI-driven educational analytics. Her work spans learning analytics, VR/XR environments, and ethical AI, with over 350 publications and 7100+ Google Scholar citations. Recent Publications highlight AI in education, including MOOC dropout prediction, XAI frameworks, VR safety training, and sentiment analysis tools. Notable collaborations include the Weizmann Institute, British Council, and industry partnerships with Distinctive Publishing. Scientific Awards BCS Fellow HEA Fellow IEEE Senior Member EATEL Founding Member Associate Editor roles at ACM, IEEE, and Frontiers Supervision involves mentoring postgraduate students in AI, educational technology, and data ethics. Her labs and teams, such as the SCENE Lab, drive innovations in neuro-enhanced education and cultural diversity initiatives like the TechUP project.
