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David Riel is a Distinguished Service Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2006. He holds appointments in the Information Systems department and the Institute of Software Research, and has taught various courses such as Digital Transformation, Managing Digital Business, and Lean Innovation Lab. Riel's research focuses on the educational applications of technology, exploring areas such as active learning methodologies, digital disruption, and emergent technologies including the Internet of Things, Intelligent Automation, and Blockchain. He has worked extensively in Information Technology across numerous sectors including fashion, healthcare, and education. Riel obtained his PhD in Education with a focus on learning and instructional design technology from West Virginia University in 2021, and he also holds a Master’s in Information Technology Management and a Bachelor’s in Information Science. His recent publications include a foreword on Intelligent Automation and research on learning engagement in higher education.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Joined Carnegie Mellon as a faculty member and was appointed Distinguished Service Professor in 2018, teaching courses and conducting research.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Held teaching appointments in the Information Systems department and Institute of Software Research.
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