Dr. Anoop Saxena is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. He brings a strong research and pedagogical background with over 12 years experience at various universities in Canada, UK, and New Zealand (McGill University, Acadia University, University of the Fraser Valley, Oxford University, Exeter University, and University of Canterbury). He also brings over 15 years of Industry experience Consulting for the transportation sector. 

His interests include Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Literacy, Human-computer interaction, Intelligent Agents, Pedagogical Agents, Technology-driven learning, Gamification in education, Self-regulated learning, Self-Reflection, and Medical education.

Academic Awards & Scholarships

2015 - 2017  Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) Doctoral Fellowship, Canada 

2015  Graduate Excellence Fellowship, McGill University, Canada

2014 Graduate Excellence Fellowship, McGill University, Canada

2013 Senate Medal of Distinction, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

2012 Graduate Excellence Fellowship, McGill University, Canada

2011 The George Cheong and Sons Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

2011 Graduate Merit Scholarship, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

Research Awards

2016 Graduate Research Enhancement and Travel (GREAT) Award, McGill University, Canada

2014 Graduate Research Enhancement and Travel (GREAT) Award, McGill University, Canada

2014 Conference Grant, Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Canada

2011 Graduate Conference Award, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada