Jeremy Riel
Assistant Professor · College of Education · University of Illinois Chicago
Quick answer: Jeremy Riel is Assistant Professor at University of Illinois Chicago. Jeremy Riel shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I am regularly seeking undergraduate and graduate interns and research assistants to join the lab who are interested in educational technology development, AI, games and simulations, or technology policy. More information for undergraduates can be found at the Undergraduate Research Experience page. Undergraduate students are eligible for the Chancellor's Undergraduate Research Award, and credit c
Research interests
Computational knowledge representation; Human-AI interaction; Neuro-symbolic AI; Interactive AI agents for teaching and learning; AI literacy and computational thinking education/professional development; Simulations and narrative/scenario-based learning; AI and emerging tech risk awareness and evaluation; Technology ethics; AI/technology policy, guidance, and readiness; Digital accessibility
Selected publications (since 2023)
Chin, A., Varshney, L., Singh, G., Riel, J., Avadhanam, R., & Sachdev, V. (2025, June). A conceptual framework for guiding the workforce on using responsible AI. Paper presented at IEEE ETHICS-2025, Evanston, IL.
Riel, J. (2025, March). Revisiting academic integrity in the age of generative AI to inform principled learning design. Paper presented at the 2025 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March.
Riel, J., & Chen, Y. (2024, September). Exploring state-level guidance on using AI for teaching and learning: Where we are and where we need to go. Paper presented at SITE Interactive 2024 (Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education), Online/virtual.
Banzer, D., Riel, J., & Sheridan, K. (2024). Accelerating early childhood science
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeremy Riel hiring PhD students at University of Illinois Chicago?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Jeremy Riel's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am regularly seeking undergraduate and graduate interns and research assistants to join the lab who are interested in educational technology development, AI, games and simulations, or technology pol.
What does Jeremy Riel research?
Computational knowledge representation; Human-AI interaction; Neuro-symbolic AI; Interactive AI agents for teaching and learning; AI literacy and computational thinking education/professional development; Simulations and narrative/scenario-based learning; AI and emerging tech risk awareness and eval
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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