Generative AI symposium: the impact on higher education

Mark Roman is the Managing Partner for Education at Info-Tech Research Group and works with members throughout the higher education and K-12 sectors around the world. As a global Managing Partner, he is responsible for the delivery of Info-Tech services to members and the alignment of research with the education sector's needs. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Mark was an accomplished higher education Chief Information Officer with extensive experience leading large-scale information systems departments and has a consistent record of implementing significant and innovative digital transformations.

Bruno Poellhuber is a professor at the education science faculty of Université de Montréal.  He is director of the Centre de pédagogie universitaire and a member of the Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire sur l’intégration pédagogique des TIC.  His research interests are directed towards the use of technological tools to enhance collaboration, teaching, and learning in the CEGEP and university contexts.

Channarong Intahchomphoo is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. He has been teaching graduate courses, including Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics and Research Project on Responsible AI and Robotics. 

He studies the real-world impacts of AI, with a focus on underserved communities across the globe, particularly Indigenous peoples, low-resource migrants and refugees, and low-income individuals. He also helps engineers, policy makers, and business leaders put social responsibility into their AI practices, ensuring these systems align with human values and serve the greater good.

Kimberley Nault is a PhD candidate in the Digital Transformation and Innovation program at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on human-AI collaboration and the transformative potential of AI tools for individuals and organizations. She's passionate about harnessing AI and emerging technologies in ethical, value-driven ways that empower users and foster meaningful, impactful interactions. Alongside her research, Kimberley teaches an undergraduate course on applications of business technology and an introductory graduate course on interdisciplinary research methods as a part-time professor.

Umar Ruhi is the Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Programs and an Associate Professor at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. He teaches various undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in Information Systems Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Cyber Security Management. Umar’s research lies at the intersection of Information Systems and Knowledge Management, and his current research interests include human-AI collaboration, consumer health informatics, and digital disinformation. In addition to his regular research, Professor Ruhi is actively involved in pedagogical research on learning analytics and generative AI through his Telfer Education Excellence Fellowship.

Brad Wasson, s a visionary in digital transformation with over 30 years of multi-industry experience. At NB Power, he led the smart grid modernization program before being appointed to the role of Chief Digital Innovation Officer. In this position, Brad spearheaded corporate digital transformation, fostering a culture of innovation with leading-edge solutions like augmented/virtual reality, robotics, data science, and AI.