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Dr. Vivekanandan Kumar

Dr. Kumar is the Associate Dean (Flexible Delivery) and Full Professor of Computing at Thompson Rivers University in Canada. His pioneering research explores AI-driven, human-like cognitive agents designed to engage, mentor, and support learners in educational environments. Dr. Kumar holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan, where he graduated as the top student, and has garnered prestigious research funding from NSERC, SSHRC, and CFI. With a career that spans three continents, including roles in Sri Lanka, New Zealand, India, USA, and Canada, he has over 175 publications contributing to the field of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED). He is an IEEE Senior Member and an advocate for EDI, humanity+, and global social change through technology.