Benyamin Tabarsi
Computing Education and Generative AI Researcher

Game2Learn Lab
Venture IV, Suite 400
1730 Varsity Dr, Raleigh, NC
Hello! I am a PhD student in Computer Science at North Carolina State University, working under Dr. Tiffany Barnes and Dr. DK Xu.
I am passionate about using AI for social impact by developing scalable, human-centered technologies that address real-world needs and make educational resources more accessible and effective. Here are some key projects I’m involved in:
- ChatLearn: Creating a benchmark dataset of LLM-generated conversations for parental training in sexual health communication along with evaluation protocol for researchers.
- MerryQuery: Developing an AI chatbot that provides answers tailored to course materials and instructor preferences.
- LLMs in Classrooms: Training teachers on how to integrate LLMs to enhance their teaching.
- Developers and LLMs: Studying how developers use LLMs to improve their work.
Another focus of my research is enhancing the learning experience of novice programmers by analyzing their coding patterns and creating intelligent support features.
I am always eager to collaborate with other researchers to develop tools that make learning easier and more effective. If you’re interested in educational technology or AI, feel free to reach out!
news
Nov 19, 2024 | Our paper, “MerryQuery: A Trustworthy LLM-Powered Tool Providing Personalized Support for Educators and Students,” has been accepted to the AAAI-25 Demo Track! |
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Nov 02, 2024 | My research proposal, “Developing LLM-Powered Trustworthy Agents for Personalized Learning Support,” has been accepted to the AAAI-25 Doctoral Consortium! |
Sep 04, 2024 | Won Best Research Paper Award at IEEE VL/HCC 2024 for our tool for programming problem decomposition! |
Aug 29, 2024 | Gave a presentation of MerryQuery, our educational AI-based platform, for an ECI 519 class |
Aug 12, 2024 | Presented our paper about scaffolding at ICER 2024! |