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 supervise Master of Education students at MSVU, primarily in Curriculum Studies (including the Educational Technology cohort). While the program is course-based, I support students who wish to take a research-intensive pathway through independent projects, directed studies, or thesis work, provided their research interests overlap with mine. I also mentor research assistants across institutions, offering opportunities to contribute to funded projects and co-author publications.

I welcome students whose academic or professional interests connect to my broader research directions. Successful applicants can expect close mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with national and international partners. I also support postdoctoral applicants pursuing external fellowships such as SSHRC Banting and Mitacs programs.

👉 [View application details → Click here]

👉 [Contact me → Michael.Lin@msvu.ca]

🌍 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)

• Australia (University of Melbourne)

• Taiwan (National Formosa University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Taichung University of Education)

• Spain (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

These partnerships provide students with access to global perspectives, multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities to join international research projects.

📰 News & Updates

Now accepting thesis students for MA Education at MSVU (Details here)

New graduate student admitted to the Curriculum Studies program – welcome to the team!

Tri-Council funded projects underway – opportunities for research assistants when available

Call for Papers (SEGA 2025) extended to May 25; IEEE Travel Grant available