@jonjoncardoso

generative AI in education

data science education

learning analytics

research software development

relationship-rich education

policy research

I lead research and teaching initiatives at the intersection of data science education and generative AI. My work centres on developing evidence-based approaches to integrate AI tools in higher education, particularly in programming and data analysis instruction.

Current Focus

I develop and teach core data science courses at LSE (DS105 and DS205), focusing on data collection, manipulation and effective group collaboration. This work earned the LSESU Teaching Award for Feedback & Communication in 2023.

My primary research project, GENIAL, investigates how ChatGPT and other AI tools affect programming education. This work has produced policy recommendations for higher education institutions and empirical studies on AI integration in teaching.

I also lead several student research projects: - DISCORDIA: Analysis of parliamentary discourse and voting patterns - ChatLSE: Open-source RAG implementation for institutional knowledge - Course Selection Pathways: Visual analytics of student course choices

Background

Prior to LSE, I worked as a Lead Data Scientist and Full-stack Software Developer, bringing industry experience to my academic practice. I hold a PhD in Computer Science from King’s College London (2018), specialising in optimisation and network science.

For current projects and activities, visit my NOW page.