PhD Candidate · Educational Psychology & Program Evaluation

Integrating
Research
& Practice

Researcher, educator, and strategist at the intersection of artificial intelligence, self-regulated learning, and technology-enhanced instruction.

10+
Publications & works in progress
ODU
Darden College of Education
AI
in Education research focus
SRL
Self-regulated learning emphasis

About

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I am a researcher, educator, and strategist dedicated to bridging learning theory and technological innovation. As a PhD candidate at Old Dominion University, I investigate how artificial intelligence shapes student self-regulation — and how we can design learning experiences that amplify human potential rather than replace it. I bring nearly a decade of industry experience supporting military-connected learners, and apply that same pragmatism to my academic work.

Research Areas

Human-AI Interaction AI in Education Self-Regulated Learning Nontraditional Learners

Recent Publications

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2026

Designing AI systems to support a productive-failure-based learning: Insights from adult learners on AI applications and AI system design principles

Kim, J., Lin, X., Yu, S., & Detrick, R.

2026

Exploring students’ perceptions and experiences of adopting generative artificial intelligence in OER-enabled pedagogy

Ren, X., Luo, T., & Detrick, R.

2026

Student-AI interaction patterns in collaborative problem solving using Ordered Network Analysis

Kim, J., Yang, G., Detrick, R., Fan, L., Chan, W. S., & Li, N.

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