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Dr. Michael Pin-Chuan Lin
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University
Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
About Me
I am a university educator and interdisciplinary researcher in educational technology and learning design. My research examines how emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, can support and enhance teaching and learning in both K–12 and post-secondary contexts.
My current SSHRC-funded work investigates chatbot-assisted learning, personalized learning environments, and learning analytics to support self-regulated learning and improve academic achievement and teaching practice.
Research Themes
🤖 Generative AI in Education & Self-Regulated Learning – Exploring how AI tools can enhance motivation, strategy use, and learner agency.
💬 Chatbot-Assisted & Personalized Learning – Designing intelligent tutoring systems that adapt to students’ needs.
📊 Learning Analytics - Using data insights to support academic success and evidence-based teaching.
🤝 Active Learning & Peer Review – Fostering collaboration, feedback, and engagement in digital environments.
✍️ Argument Visualization & Academic Writing – Supporting critical thinking and structured reasoning through visual tools.
🎓 Graduate Student & Research Opportunities
I am considering prospective PhD students for July 2027 and MAEd/RMA thesis students for 2027 whose research interests align with my work. Part-time paid research assistantships may be available through a separate selection process.
Visit the Opportunities page for supervision pathways, available positions, and application instructions.
👉 View MAEd/RMA thesis-supervision information
👉 Current and past MSVU MEd students: research mentoring and project roles
🌍 Collaborations & Research Partners
I collaborate with colleagues globally:
Canada (Simon Fraser University, Athabasca University, Dalhousie University, BCIT, KPU)
U.S.A. (Fairleigh Dickinson University, George Mason University)
Taiwan (National Formosa University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Taichung University of Education, National Changhua University of Education)
Spain (Polytechnic University of Valencia)
These partnerships may provide students with access to international perspectives, multidisciplinary expertise, and collaborative research opportunities.
📰 News & Updates
Recruiting prospective PhD students for July 2027 and accepting MAEd/RMA thesis applications. Explore graduate opportunities.
Featured by SFU Research Hub @ Faculty of Education: Drs. Chang & Lin's research
Featured by MSVU: Rethinking AI in the Classroom: Meet MSVU’s Dr. Michael Pin-Chuan Lin
Congrats to our AIEDU Lab for securing 2 SSHRC Grants (IG & IDG)
Call for Paper - Special Issue - Education Sciences
Open: Volunteer Research Opportunities with the AIEDU Lab — (View details)
Tri-Council funded projects underway – opportunities for research assistants when available
📩 Contact
📩 Contact
For graduate supervision and research assistantship applications, please follow the instructions on my Opportunities page.
For graduate supervision and research assistantship applications, please follow the instructions on my Opportunities page.
For research collaborations and other professional inquiries, contact below:
For research collaborations and other professional inquiries, contact below:
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