I supervise graduate students at Mount Saint Vincent University, primarily in the Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum Studies (including the Educational Technology cohort). I also welcome Master of Arts (MA) students whose research interests align with my work, especially those pursuing a thesis pathway.
Although the MEd program is course-based, students may pursue a research-intensive pathway through:
Thesis work
Independent or directed studies
Research-intensive projects
In addition, I co-supervise a master’s student at Athabasca University and mentor research assistants from partner institutions in Canada and abroad. These collaborations expand opportunities for students to gain cross-institutional perspectives and connect to international research networks.
Students working with me often explore topics related to my broader research program, including:
🤖 Generative AI in Education & Self-Regulated Learning
💬 Chatbot-Assisted and Personalized Learning
📊 Learning Analytics for Student Success
🧑🤝🧑 Active Learning & Peer Review
✍️ Argument Visualization and Academic Writing
📚 Close mentorship in research design, academic writing, and publication.
🌍 Access to national and international collaborators across Canada, the U.S., Spain, Taiwan, and Australia.
🔬 Hands-on involvement in government-funded projects on AI and teaching & learning.
🎓 Opportunities to co-author conference presentations and journal articles.
I also support postdoctoral applicants pursuing external funding such as the SSHRC Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship or Mitacs programs.
If you are interested in working with me, please prepare a short application package and send it to Michael.Lin@msvu.ca with the subject line:
“Graduate Supervision Inquiry – [Your Name]”
Your email should include:
Your research interests and how they connect to my work
Why you would like me as your supervisor
Your academic or professional background
Your academic or career goals
A writing sample (e.g., term paper, thesis excerpt) and transcripts
⚠ Applications missing these elements will not be considered.