Hongming (Chip) Li

Hongming (Chip) Li

Ph.D. Student

School of Teaching and Learning

University of Florida

Research Assistant VIABLE Lab
AI Architect VETTING Chat

About

Chip Li is a Ph.D. student in Educational Technology at the School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, working under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Botelho. His research focuses on Learning Analytics, Educational Data Mining, and the application of AI in education, particularly in developing explainable AI systems for educational feedback and enhancing collaborative learning environments.

Before joining UF, Chip earned Master's degrees from both Johns Hopkins University and the University of Southampton (UK). With extensive experience in full-stack development and machine learning, he has developed various AI-powered educational platforms and tools. His technical expertise spans across modern web technologies, cloud computing, and large language models, which he applies to solve complex educational challenges.

Role at VETTING Chat

As the AI Architect for VETTING Chat, Chip contributes to developing AI-powered educational tools that aim to enhance learning experiences. He oversees the technical architecture and implementation of the platform, focusing on creating scalable solutions for AI-driven educational interactions while ensuring robust data analytics capabilities and system security.

Through combining software engineering expertise with educational research insights, he works to create innovative technical solutions that address real challenges in education while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Research Interests

Learning Analytics Educational Data Mining Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) Large Language Models (LLMs) Explainable AI (XAI) Human-centered AI Human-computer Interaction Equity and Fairness in Education Instructional Design

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, SQL

Full-Stack Development

Front-end: React, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, D3.js, Next.js

Back-end: Node.js, Express.js, FastAPI, Flask, RESTful APIs

Databases: MongoDB, Firestore, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis

Cloud Services

Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Firebase, Supabase

Machine Learning & Data Analysis

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, R, SPSS

Featured Projects

VETTING Chat

An AI-powered educational chatbot platform for controlled, data-driven learning experiences with comprehensive analytics.

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GraspableMath Collaborative Dashboard

Real-time analytics dashboard for visualizing student collaboration in mathematics learning environments.

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Game Level Evaluation Tool

AI-enhanced level editor for physics-based educational games with creativity assessment.

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ProductiveMath

Tool for generating and managing productive failure scenarios in mathematics education.

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ChatcatGPT

A project that integrates a lightweight chatbot interface with an AI-generated text detector and prompt optimization tools.

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AHAi

AI writing assistant helping users responsibly utilize AI for academic writing with built-in validation tools.

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Teaching with AI

Professional development platform for AI integration in education.

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InstructGo

AI-powered instructional design support system.

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VeritasEdus

Educational resource platform for international teachers in China.

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HiNoxSchool

Modern educational platform for an innovative middle school in NYC.

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Mindful Explorer

Mobile app supporting international students' mental well-being.

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