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Pierre Dillenbourg is a professor in educational technologies at EPFL, specializing in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning within education. He has a master's degree in Educational Sciences from the University of Mons, Belgium. His early work in 1986 involved one of the first applications of machine learning in educational contexts, which culminated in his doctoral research at Lancaster University in the UK focusing on educational applications of AI. Dillenbourg served as a senior teaching and research associate at the University of Geneva before joining EPFL in 2012. At EPFL, he has directed several research centers, including the Center for Research on Learning, Training and Technology (CRAFT) and the Center for Digital Era Education (CEDE). His contributions extend to over 3 million MOOC enrollments and the establishment of the Swiss EdTech Collider incubator, promoting innovation in educational technology. Dillenbourg holds several leadership positions, including Vice-President Associate for Education at EPFL, and is known for fostering collaborations among educational startups and initiatives in innovative teaching practices.
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