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Ashok K. Goel is affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research chiefly falls within the field of Computer Science, with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. Their work extends into several subfields including Computer Science Applications, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Computer Networks and Communications, and Education.

The scientist's contributions focus notably on topics related to Online Learning and Analytics, Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, AI in Service Interactions, Ethics and Social Impacts of AI, Topic Modeling, and Online and Blended Learning.

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Ashok K. Goel include Spencer Rugaber, Sungeun An, Karan Taneja, Jennifer Hammock, and Sandeep Kakar. These collaborations have contributed to their research output, which is disseminated mainly through several key publication venues.

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • AI Magazine
  • Proceedings of the AAAI Symposium Series
  • EDULEARN proceedings
  • Cureus

Some recent publications by Ashok K. Goel and related research include:

  • AI-Powered Learning: Making Education Accessible, Affordable, and Achievable, 2020, arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Perspectives on design creativity and innovation research: 10 years later, 2022, International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
  • Understanding the Design Space of AI-Mediated Social Interaction in Online Learning: Challenges and Opportunities, 2022, Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • Co-Designing AI Agents to Support Social Connectedness Among Online Learners: Functionalities, Social Characteristics, and Ethical Challenges, 2022, Designing Interactive Systems Conference
  • Toward more effective and equitable learning: Identifying barriers and solutions for the future of online education, 2022, Technology Mind and Behavior

The scientist's research output encompasses a broad array of topics intersecting technology, education, and social dimensions of AI. Their work contributes to the understanding and development of AI-driven educational tools and methodologies, addressing challenges such as accessibility, equity, and social connectedness in online learning environments.

Best Publications

  • Biologically inspired design: process and products

    Michael Helms;Swaroop S. Vattam;Ashok K. Goel

  • Design, analogy, and creativity

    A.K. Goel

  • Structure, behavior, and function of complex systems: The structure, behavior, and function modeling language

    Ashok k. Goel;Spencer Rugaber;Swaroop Vattam

  • Functional representation as design rationale

    B. Chandrasekaran;A.K. Goel;Y. Iwasaki

  • Cognitive, collaborative, conceptual and creative - Four characteristics of the next generation of knowledge-based CAD systems: A study in biologically inspired design

    Ashok K. Goel;Swaroop Vattam;Bryan Wiltgen;Michael Helms

  • Case-based design support: a case study in architectural design

    M. Pearce;A.K. Goel;I.L. Kolodner;C. Zimring

  • DANE: Fostering Creativity in and through Biologically Inspired Design

    Swaroop Vattam;Bryan Wiltgen;Michael Helms;Ashok K. Goel

  • Functional representation of designs and redesign problem solving

    Ashok Goel;B. Chandrasekaran

  • Integration of case-based reasoning and model-based reasoning for adaptive design problem-solving

    B. Chandrasekaran;Ashok Kumar Goel

  • Understanding Complex Natural Systems by Articulating Structure-Behavior- Function Models

    Swaroop S. Vattam;Ashok K. Goel;Spencer Rugaber;Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver

  • Use of design patterns in analogy-based design

    Ashok K. Goel;Sambasiva R. Bhatta

  • Jill Watson: A Virtual Teaching Assistant for Online Education

    Ashok K. Goel;Lalith Polepeddi

  • Biologically Inspired Design

    Ashok K Goel;Daniel A McAdams;Robert B. Stone

  • Innovation in Analogical Design: A Model-Based Approach

    S. Bhatta;A. Goel;S. Prabhakar

  • A content account of creative analogies in biologically inspired design

    Swaroop s. Vattam;Michael e. Helms;Ashok k. Goel

  • Biologically-Inspired Innovation in Engineering Design: a Cognitive Study

    Swaroop Vattam;Michael E. Helms;Ashok K. Goel

  • Functional modeling for enabling adaptive design of devices for new environments

    Sattiraju V. Prabhakar;Ashok K. Goel

  • A computational model for solving problems from the Raven's Progressive Matrices intelligence test using iconic visual representations

    Maithilee Kunda;Keith Mcgreggor;Ashok K. Goel

  • Case-based design: A task analysis

    Ashok K. Goel;B. Chandrasekaran

  • Towards Mutual Theory of Mind in Human-AI Interaction: How Language Reflects What Students Perceive About a Virtual Teaching Assistant

    Qiaosi Wang;Koustuv Saha;Eric Gregori;David Joyner

  • Functional device models and model-Based diagnosis in adaptive design

    Ashok K. Goel;Eleni Stroulia

Frequent Co-Authors

Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver
Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver Indiana University
Eleni Stroulia
Eleni Stroulia University of Alberta
B. Chandrasekaran
B. Chandrasekaran Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Rebecca Jordan
Rebecca Jordan Michigan State University
Nancy J. Nersessian
Nancy J. Nersessian Harvard University
Andrea L. Thomaz
Andrea L. Thomaz The University of Texas at Austin
John S. Gero
John S. Gero University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Shamkant B. Navathe
Shamkant B. Navathe Georgia Institute of Technology
Janet L. Kolodner
Janet L. Kolodner Boston College
William F. Punch
William F. Punch Michigan State University

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