Journey

66 milestones

From language education to AI-augmented learning design, every step has shaped my mission: designing human-centered AI systems that enhance learning, strengthen teaching, and create meaningful impact in education.

2008–2014
2015–2021
2022–2023
2024–2025
2025–2026
Education

B.A. English Translation

Emam Khomeiny Intl. University · 2012

M.A. Applied Linguistics

Sharif University of Technology · 2014

Ph.D. Learning Sciences

Georgia State University · 2025

Federal Projects

Private AI (SaTC)

NSF-Funded · Graduate Research Associate

Adult Learning & Online Ed.

NSF AI-ALOE · Graduate Research Associate

AI for Undergraduate Physics

NSF IUSE · Researcher

AI4Ed Summer Program

Google.org · Graduate Fellow

Fellowship
Publications

Conversational Repairs in Persian Discourse

Persian Literary Studies Journal · 2018

Journal

Mind Mapping & EFL Vocabulary

WEI Academic Conference · Barcelona · 2020

Conference

TeleCrowd: Text Corpora

arXiv Preprint · 2020

Preprint

Formative Assessment Literacy Questionnaire

Language Testing in Asia · 2024

Journal

Grammarly for EFL Speaking

Journal of Applied Instructional Design · 2024

Journal

Feedback Effects on EFL Writing

CALL Electronic Journal · 2024

Journal

AI vs. Human Evaluation

ICLS 2023 · Montreal

Conference

Learning Progress with AI Systems

ICLS 2023 · Montreal

Conference

Problem-Centered Private AI Instruction

AECT 2023 · Orlando

Conference

AI Literacy: Developmental Model

AECT 2023 · Orlando

Conference

AI Tool & Adult Learners

AECT 2023 · Orlando

Conference

ML for Cognitive Engagement

AECT 2023 · Orlando

Conference

AI-Augmented Summarization

AECT 2023 · Orlando

Conference

Teachers' Online Self-Efficacy

SITE 2024 · Las Vegas

Award

Private AI in CS Education

ICLS 2024 · Buffalo

Conference

AI Personalized Recommendations for L2

AIRiAL 2024 · Columbia University

Conference

Private AI Curriculum in CS Education

Intl. Journal of Technology in Education · 2025

Journal

Systematic Review of AWE Tools

Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics · 2025

Journal

GenAI for Peer Feedback

Intl. Journal of Ed. Technology in Higher Ed. · 2025

Journal

Peer Feedback with GenAI

ICLS 2025 · Helsinki

Upcoming

Expert Models with GenAI

ICLS 2025 · Helsinki

Upcoming

GenAI for Peer Feedback Uptake

AERA 2026 · Los Angeles

Upcoming

AWE in EFL Argumentative Writing

AAAL 2026 · Chicago

Upcoming

AI Feedback & Collaborative Writing

Computer Assisted Language Learning · In Revision

In Review

EFL Teachers' Professional Development

Journal of Language and Education · Under Review

In Review

Classroom Interactions in Iranian EFL

Intl. Journal of Language Studies · Under Review

In Review

RITA: Design-Based Research

Journal Article · In Progress

In Progress

GenAI for Peer Feedback (Book Chapter)

Book Chapter · In Progress

In Progress

Plagiarism in AI-Enabled Physics

Journal Article · In Progress

In Progress

AI Expert Models in Physics

Journal Article · In Progress

In Progress

Evaluative Judgment & Tech Feedback

Journal Article · In Progress

In Progress
Teaching

EFL Instructor

Balan · Aryana · Iran-Europe

Private Tutor

EFL & Technology · Since 2004

Senior Instructor & CEO

Tehran Pouya · RadGuyesh Institute

Leadership

Adjunct Instructor

Al-Zahra University · Andisheh Moein

Instructor of Record

Georgia State University · Fall 2022–Present

GenAI Curriculum Module

Georgia State University · Summer 2024

Curriculum

Co-designer/Instructor

GSU · Maker Technologies · Fall 2025

Awards

Top 1% Nationwide Exam

Admitted to Sharif University · 2012

Ranked 1st in GPA

B.A. (2012) & M.A. (2014)

Outstanding Teaching Awards

Balan Academy · Aryana Institute

Student Researcher Awards

Young Researchers Club · 2005–2006

Doctoral Fellowship ($15,000)

Georgia State University · 2023

$15,000

Outstanding Conference Paper

SITE / AACE · Las Vegas · 2024

Outstanding

Travel Awards ($1,000)

Georgia State University · 2023 & 2024

$1,000

AI4ED Fellowship ($12,500)

AIVO · Funded by NSF & Google.org

$12,500

Outstanding Ph.D. Student

Georgia State University · 2025

Outstanding

Outstanding Dissertation

Georgia State University · 2026

Outstanding

Travel Award ($500)

Georgia State University · 2025

$500
Leadership

CEO & Founder

RadGuyesh Haddadian Intl. Institute · 2019–2021

ISLS Committee Representative

Equity & Justice · Publications · Since 2024

Africa & Middle East Representative

ILSSA at ISLS/ICLS · Since 2024

Mentorship Program Initiator

ILSSA Mentorship Program · 2025

Graduate Student Mentor

RITA Project · Robinson College · 2025

Service

Journal Reviewer

CALL · IETI · EIT · CALL-EJ · Since 2024

Program Committee Member

ISLS · SITE · AECT · ACM L@S · Since 2024

Scholarships Reviewer

ISLS/ICLS Travel Scholarships · 2025

Faculty Tech Proposal Evaluator

Georgia State University · 2025

Project FEED Volunteer

Food Equity · Atlanta · 2025

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