Research Focus Areas
Innovative Learning Environments
Investigating how physical and pedagogical learning spaces influence the development of 21st century skills and computational thinking.
System Leadership & Change
Examining leadership roles in K-12 educational transformation and the implementation of innovative pedagogical practices.
AI & Community-Based Learning
Exploring how AI, community resources, and partnerships can enhance student-led learning experiences and engagement.
Inclusion & Equity
Researching inclusive education practices, flexible learning spaces, and digital accessibility for diverse learners.
Organizational Innovation & System Leadership
Complementing his educational research, he investigates how organizational structures, leadership models, and workplace environments can be transformed to foster continuous learning, agility, and innovation.
Workplace Innovation
Researching the impact of physical and digital workspace design on employee engagement, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Agile System Leadership
Developing frameworks for leaders to navigate complex systemic changes and cultivate a culture of adaptability within their organizations.
AI in the Workplace
Exploring the ethical integration of artificial intelligence to optimize workflows, enhance decision-making, and support continuous professional development.
Current Research Projects
Longitudinal research examining the impacts of innovative learning environments on student engagement, leadership, inclusion, and 21st century competencies. This flagship project involves 30+ researchers and investigates six key themes: engagement, leadership, learning environment, inclusion, knowledge and skills acquisition, and health and well-being.
Key Collaborators:
SSHRC Development Knowledge Grant - $70,171
Exploring how community resources can be leveraged to support student-led learning experiences, focusing on engagement, learning environments, inclusion, and knowledge acquisition.
Key Collaborators:
Investigating the role of AI agents in supporting educational transformation within the S'entr'Apprendre project context, with focus on knowledge and skills acquisition.
Key Collaborators:
CIHR Grant - $125,000
Autistic co-led research developing ethical frameworks for autism representation in video game design, addressing structural ableism in digital media to improve health equity for autistic individuals.
Key Collaborators:
International Research Network
Collaborating with leading researchers and institutions worldwide to advance educational innovation
Dr. Daniel Gray
Harvard University
USA
Dr. Wesley Imms
University of Melbourne
Australia
Dr. Richard Kelly
University of London
UK
Dr. Jennifer Charterie
University of New England
Australia
Dr. Jill Fielding
University of New England
Australia
Dr. Angela Page
University of Newcastle
Australia
Dr. Viktor Freiman
Université de Moncton
Canada
Dr. Caroline Jose
Réseau de Santé CHU Dumond
Canada
Research Funding
Securing competitive research grants from SSHRC, CIHR, and other funding bodies to support groundbreaking work in educational innovation and transformation.