People
Principal Investigator
Dr. Fengfeng Ke is Clark Leadership Chair Professor in the College of Education at University of 浪花直播, College Park. Her research focuses on the design and study of technology-driven personalized and enactive learning systems, with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and neurodiversity education. She is particularly interested in exploring the dynamics of human-AI collaboration in the development and implementation of innovative learning systems that prepare future professionals. Her work has received funding from the National Science Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the Department of Education, and the MacArthur Foundation.
Current PhD Students
Xiaoxue Zhou is a doctoral candidate in the Technology, Learning, and Leadership (TLL) program at the University of 浪花直播, College Park. Her research focuses on the technology-enhanced learning environments design, leveraging data mining of collaborative learning behaviors and applying artificial intelligence to support personalized knowledge acquisition. Her broader interests include learning technology governance, AI-driven personalization, and immersive simulations as tools for human鈥慉I鈥揳ugmented learning.
Rosalyn is a first year PhD student in Technology, Learning, and Leadership (TLL) program at University of 浪花直播, College Park. Her main research interest is on how AI should be used to enhance personalized learning experiences and improve educational outcomes. She works on developing AI-integrated learning and teaching technology that provides equity-oriented STEM education for students of different backgrounds and abilities.
Lab Alumni
Alex Barrett
Alex is an instructional designer and educational technology researcher. He received his Ph.D. In Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies in 2025 from Florida State University, where he was advised by Professors Fengfeng Ke and Vanessa Dennen. Before Florida State, Alex taught internationally in China, Uzbekistan, Japan, and Honduras. His research focus in on human-computer interaction at the intersection of virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
Nuodi Zhang
Nuodi is a PhD candidate in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies at Florida State University. Her research investigates the design and use of educational technologies, including artificial intelligence, games, and simulations, to foster accessible, responsive, and adaptive learning experiences. With an emphasis on ecological and process-oriented perspectives, her work seeks to advance understanding of how teachers and diverse learners engage in STEM education.
Chaewon Kim
Chaewon is a PhD candidate in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies at Florida State University. Her research investigates the design, development, and evaluation of learning experiences at the intersection of emerging technologies and human well-being. Her work includes implementing educational escape rooms for nursing education, developing a digital game for promoting healthy eating habits among young adults, and leveraging artificial intelligence and virtual reality to support individuals with neurodiversity in rural areas.