Nelumdini Samaranayake, PhD

Bridging the gap between technology and education, Artificial Intelligence, personalized learning, ethics in online learning environment, and focusing on how renewable energy can enhance educational opportunities in developing countries, remote areas, and underrepresented populations

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Dr. Nelumdini Samaranayake’s expertise lies at the intersection of teaching, learning, and technology, with a strong focus on enhancing educational experiences through innovative digital tools and systems. She explores AI-driven learning analytics to foster student engagement in the classroom and online learning environments. She is deeply committed to examining the ethical implications of technology in education, ensuring that AI and other digital innovations are used responsibly and ethically. In the context of medical education, her research focuses on developing technology-enhanced teaching strategies that prepare healthcare professionals for the evolving demands of the field. Additionally, Dr. Samaranayake is passionate about serving rural, developing, and underrepresented communities, striving to transform learning and improve educational equity through targeted interventions and the thoughtful application of learning technology systems.