As an AI researcher in education, Dr. Wanli Xing is a tenured associate professor in College of Education and Chair of Education Programs at Warren B. Nelms Institute in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. His research themes are: (1) explore and leverage educational big data in various forms and modalities to advance the understanding of learning processes; (2) design and develop responsible and transparent AI, large language models, and learning analytics powered learning environments; (3) create innovative strategies, frameworks, and technologies for AI, Data Science, and Computing Workforce development.

With these interrelated themes, he aims to push the fundamental limits of AIED and learning analytics to revolutionize STEM and online education. His research has been supported by National Science Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences, Office of Naval Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Security Agency, Schmidt Family Foundation, Gates Foundation, Helios Education Foundation, Florida Department of Education and the University of Florida. Dr. Xing directs the ACE lab, standing for Advanced Computing for Education.