I am a Full Professor of School of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Science and Technology, of Athabasca University, Canada. I am coordinating Research Cluster "Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning" of Faculty of Science and Technology of Athabasca University.
I am currently working on two projects. One is an NSERC-funded project entitled “Eliciting Adaptive Sequences for Online Learning” (2021-2025). Another is an AU Research Centre funded IDEA Lab project --- LTI-enabled interoperable infrastructure for integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) and Adaptive Learning Systems (ALS) (2021-2022). Moreover, I am working on intelligent systems (e.g., scheduling algorithms for autonomous vehicles and well operations in oil and gas sector) using Multiagent Systems and Reinforcement Learning.
I served as Program Director of MSc in Information Systems (2005-2009), Chair of the School of Computing and Information Systems (2010-2015), and then Associate Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies (2016-2018) of Athabasca University. Also, I served as Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Distance Education Technologies (2008-2010). I obtained his PhD from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 1998. I am a member of AIED and a member of EDM, a senior member of ACM and a senior member of IEEE. Prior to joining AU, I was a Research Officer of Institute of Information Technology at National Research Council of Canada. I was a postdoctoral fellow of the University of Calgary during 1998-1999.
Research interests
My current research interests focus on AI technologies for Constructing Online Adaptive Learning Environments which can provide personalized course materials and instant feedback to self-paced online learners. Also, I have been working on machine learning algorithms in particular multiarmed bandits (MAB) for sequential decision making, and multiagent reinforcement learning and their applications in manufacturing, transportation, online education, etc.
Educational credentials
Ph.D, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, China, 1998
MSc. South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, China, 1992
BSc. SCUT, Guangzhou, China, 1982
Professional affiliations
AI in Education (Member)
ACM (Senior Member)
IEEE (Senior Member)
Educational Data Mining (Member)
Hongxin Yan, Fuhua Lin, Kinshuk, Including Learning Analytics in the Loop of Self-paced Online Course Learning Design, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 12, 2020
M. Ali Akber Dewan, Mahbub Murshed, Fuhua Lin, Engagement Detection in Online Learning: A Review, Journal of Smart Learning Environments, Springer (Open Access), January, 2019
M, Procter, F. Lin, B. Heller, Intelligent Intervention by Conversational Agent Through Chatlog Analysis, Journal of Smart Learning Environments, Springer (Open Access), Nov. 2018
Maiga Chang, Denis Lachance, Fuhua Lin, Farook Al-Shamali, Nian-Shing Chen, (2015), Enhancing Orbital Physics Learning Performance through a Hands-on Kinect Game, Education and Science. Vol 40 (2015) No 180 1-12
Bo Wu, Xiaokang Zhou, Qun Jin, Fuhua Lin, and Henry Leung, Analyzing of Social Roles Based on a Hierarchical Model and Data Mining for Collective Decision-Making Support, IEEE Systems Journal, PP, 99, 1-10, January, 2015.
Leung, S., S. Virwaney, F. Lin, AJ Armstrong, Adien Dubbelboer, TSI-enhanced Pedagogical Agents to Engage Learners in Virtual Worlds", International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 11(1), 2013. 1-13. PDF
Nincic, V., Chang, M., & Lin F., dMLRid ñ An XML-Based Proof-of-Concept Mobile DRM Framework for Sharing Learning Contents among Mobile Networks, International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 2, March 2013, 180-184.
Y. Liu, C. Yang, Y. Yang, F. Lin, & X. Du, (2012), Case Learning for CBR-Based Collision Avoidance Systems, International Journal of Applied Intelligence (ISSN: 0924-669X). March, 36(2), 308-319
Shabani, S., F. Lin, and S. Graf, (2012), A Framework for User Modeling in QuizMASter. Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, ISSN (online) 1971 - 8829 | ISSN (paper) Vol. 8, No. 3., pp.1826 - 6223.
Deline, G., F. Lin, D. Wen, D. Gašević, & Kinshuk, (2009) A Case Study of Ontology-Driven Development of Intelligent Educational Systems, Special Issue on Intelligent and Adaptive Web-based Educational Systems. Int. J. of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 4(1), 66-81, January-March 2009
Ty Mey Eap, Dragan Gašević, Kinshuk, Fuhua Lin, (2008). Personalized Mobile Learning Content Delivery: a Learner Centric Approach, Int. J. Mobile Learning and Organisation
Lin, F., Kinshuk, R. McGreal, S. Leung, D. Wen, F. Zhang, Q. Li, X. Liang, (2008), e-Advisor: A Web-based Intelligent System for Academic Advising, International Transactions on Systems Science and Applications, (ITSSA), 4(1), March 2008. pp.89-98 (ISSN: 1751-1461)
K. Stauffer, F. Lin, and M. Koole (2008), A Methodology for Developing Learning Objects for Web Course Delivery, Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 6(3), 58-68, 2008. (ISSN 1539-3100)
Lin, Holt, Leung & Li (2006). A multiagent and service-oriented architecture for developing adaptive elearning systems. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 16(1/2), 77-91 (ISSN: 0957-4344)
Lin, F., & Lin, H., & Holt, P. (2003). A Method for Implementing Distributed Learning Environments, Proceedings of the Holt, P., Lin, F., Wang, H., & Pu, Q. (2003). A Learner-Centered Distributed Learning Environment. WSEAS Transactions on Communications (2-3), 271-276 (ISSN: 1109-2742).
Shih, T. K., Antoni, G. D., Arndt, T., Asirvatham, A., Chang, C.-T., Chee, Y. S., Dow, C.-R., Jin, Q., Jung, I., Leong, H. V., Li, S.-T., Lin, F., Liu, J., Sala, N. & Wang, & Y.-H. (2003). A Survey of Distance Education: Challenges and Technologies. Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 1(1), 1-21, Jan-Mar 2003, 1-21 (ISSN: 1539-3100) (Acceptance rate: 50%)
Lin, F., Ye, L., Duffy, V. G., & Su, C-J. (2002). Developing Virtual Environment for Industrial Training. Information Sciences, Special issue: Interactive virtual environments and distance education, 140 (1-2), 153-170 (ISSN: 0020-0255)