Dr. Vive Kumar

Associate Professor - School of Computing and Information Systems

Email: vive@athabascau.ca

Secondary Email:

Phone#: 1 (866) 213-8215

Toll-free Phone#: 1 (866) 213-8215

Education

PhD Computer Science (USask)

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Teaching Responsibilities

COMP 268 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Java),

COMP 272 - Data Structures and Algorithms (Java),

COMP 347 - Computer Network,

COMP 504 - Object Structure and Programming

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Academic Experience

Assistant Professor - Simon Fraser University, Canada (2001 - 2006)

Senior Lecturer - Massey University, New Zealand (2006 - 2008)

Associate Professor - Athabasca University, Canada (2008 - )

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Consultant Experience

United Nations Fellow - Learning Research and Development Centre, Univ of Pittsburgh, USA (1992 - 1993)

Senior Software Engineering - Axes Technologies, TX, USA (1993 - 1994)

Instructional Technologist and Team Leader - Open University of Sri Lanka (2006)

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Industry Experience

Staff Scientist - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (1990 - 1995)

Systems Analyst / Team Leader - International Road Dynamics (2000 - 2001)

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Professional Memberships

Senior Member - IEEE

Member - AIED

Member - IEEE LTSC

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Affiliated Laboratories/Research Centers

iCORE Research Lab

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Awards and Achievements

First Rank - Masters at Bharathiar University, India

Best Graduating Student, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Supervised over 60 undergrade researchers, over 20 masters researchers, and 7 PhD researchers

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Research Profiles and Interests

Artificial Intelligence in Education, Human-Comuter Interaction, Software Engineering

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Publications

(2009 - 2010)

Kumar V., Gress C., Hadwin A., Winne P.H., Assessing Process in CSCL: An Ontological Approach, International J. of Computers in Human Behavior, Vol 26, No 5, pp. 825-834, 2010
El Kadi M., Kumar V., A Model to Evaluate Instructional Design Using Bayesian Belief Networks, 9^th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET), Cappadocia, Turkey, 1-8, 2010.
Kannan M, Somasundaram TS., Kumar V, SaaS based E-Learning Management System, International Conference Tamil Semmozhi Manadu, Coimbatore, India, accepted for publication, 2010.
Kumar V., Manimalar P., Somasundaram TS., Sidhan M., Lee S., El-Kadi M., Open Instructional Design, IEEE workshop on Technology for Education (T4E 2009), Bengaluru, India, 43-50, July 2009.
Doherty L., Kumar V., Teaching Programming through Games, short paper, IEEE workshop on Technology for Education (T4E 2009), Bengaluru, India, pp. 117-120, July 2009.
Brokenshire D., Kumar V., Learning models of self-regulated learning, Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 09), pp. 257-264, 2009.
Kadi M., Kumar V., Evaluation of Instructional Design using Bayesian Belief Networks, Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Media (ICEM 2009), Abu Dhabi, UAE, pp 132-145, 2009.

(1995 - 2008)

Kumar V., Critical-Mass in e-Education, Proceedings of IEEE.s International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT.08), pp. 1008-1010, 2008.
Rao S., Kumar V., A theory-centric realtime assessment of programming, Proceedings of IEEE.s International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT.08), pp. 139-143, 2008.
Brokenshire D., Kumar V., Causal Models for Learning Technology, Proceedings of IEEE's International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT.08), pp. 262-264, 2008.
Jiang Y., Polydorou P., Kumar V., Performance Evaluation of SIP Voice Conferencing over IEEE 802.11: User Agent in a Single Subnet, ICTES 2007, Chennai, India, pp. 951-958, 2007.
Kumar V., Rao, S., Doherty, L., Towards Mixed-Initiative Interactions in Novice Programming, In Proceedings of IEEE's International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Niigata, Japan, short paper, pp. 822-824, 2007.
Doherty L., Kumar V., Winne P., Assisted Ontology Instantiation: a LearningKit perspective, In Proceedings of IEEE's International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Niigata, Japan, short paper, pp. 265-267, 2007.
Kumar, V., Innovations in e-Pedagogy, Invited Tutorial, IEEE's International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Niigata, Japan, pp. 945-946, 2007.
Kumar, V. Inspectable Collaborations in Online Distributed Classrooms, Invited Panel Discussion, IEEE's International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Niigata, Japan, pp. 909-910, 2007.
Ma, W., Kumar V., Toward an Ontology for Pedagogical Metadata, ED-MEDIA 2007, Vancouver, pp: 4116-4122, 2007.
Kumar V., Capturing and Disseminating Shareable Learning Experiences, In Proceedings of the Workshop on AI for Human Computing at 20^th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI'07), India, pp. 107-114, 2007.
Rao S., Kumar V., Hatala M., Gasevic D., Mixed-Initiative Interfaces to Recognize Regulate and Reflect Programming Styles, In Proceedings of the Workshop on AI for Human Computing at 20^th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI'07), India, pp. 71-78, 2007.
Leacock, T.L., Winne, P.H., Kumar, V., Shakya, J., Using technology to support self-regulation in university writing. Proceedings of the IEEE 5^th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 1073-1075, 2006.
Winne P., Nesbit J., Kumar V., Hadwin A., Lajoie S., Azevedo R., Perry N., Supporting Self-Regulated Learning with gStudy Software: The LearningKit Project, International Journal of Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning, Vol. 3, PP. 105-113, 2006.
Kumar V., Groeneboer C., Chu S., Jamieson-Noel D., Xin C., An E-Learning Ecosystem - Case Studies in Higher Education, Book Chapter in Cases On Global E-Learning Practices : Successes and Pitfalls, by Mishra S. and Sharma R.C. (editors), ISBN: 1-59904-340-8, Idea Group Publishing, USA, pp. 320-332, 2007.
Kumar V., Nesbit J., Winne P., Hadwin A., Han K., Quality Rating and Recommendation of Learning Objects, Book Chapter in E-Learning Networked Environments and Architectures, by Pierre S. (editor), Springer Publishers, 2006.
Rao S., Kumar V., Hatala M., Gasevic D., Capturing Programming Styles in a Mixed-Initiative Coding Environment, I2LOR Conference, November, Montreal, Canada, 2006.
Rao S., Kumar V., Hatala M., Gasevic D., Mixed-Initiative Interfaces to Recognize, Regulate, and Reflect Programming Styles, I2LOR Conference, November, Montreal, Canada, 2006.
Kumar V., "Instructional Design and Development Workflow for Online Course Development", Open University of Sri Lanka, July 2006.
Kumar V., "Post-Graduate Programme in Instructional Design and Digital Education", Open University of Sri Lanka, July 2006.
Lougheed P., Brokenshire D., Hatala M., Kumar V., Moving Legacy Learning Content to SCORM: SCORMit!, International conference on SCORM 2004, January 2006, Taipei, Taiwan, 2006.
Kumar V., Groeneboer, R.C., Chu, C., Jamieson-Noel, D.L., Xin, C., Rao, S., Sustainable Online Learning Technologies for Students, International Conference on Cognitive Systems, New Delhi, India, 2005.
Rao S., Vora R., Dhar S., Salvi S., Kumar V., Development of a Transport Layer using SMS, International Conference on Cognitive Systems, New Delhi, India, 2005.
Kumar V., Chu, S., Groeneboer, R.C., Personalizing Instructional Design Processes to Empower Learners, Case Study, in book chapter, Queen's University, Canada (in Press), 2005.
Kumar V., Winne P.H., Hadwin A.F., Nesbit J.C., Jamieson-Noel D., Calvert T., Samin B., Effects of self-regulated learning in programming, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2005), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 5-8 July, 383 - 387, 2005.
Winne P.H., Nesbit. J.C., Kumar V., Hadwin A.F., Tracing Self-Regulated Learning in an E-Learning Environment, Understanding Complex and Dynamic Learning Processes as Situated in Context: The Case of Self-Regulated Learning, Division C - Learning and Instructions, Montreal, Canada, 2005.
Kumar V., Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Assisting Online Helpers. International Journal of Learning Technology, Vol.1, No.3, pp 293 - 321, 2005.
Lougheed P., Brokenshire D., Bogyo, B., Jordanov M., Kumar, V.S., Applications of Mixed-Initiative Interfaces and Intelligence to Electronic Portfolios. American Association of Artificial Intelligence Fall Symposium Series workshop on Mixed-Initiative Problem Solving Assistants, 2005.
Shakya J., Menon S., Doherty L., Jordanov M., Kumar V.S. Recognizing Opportunities for Mixed-Initiative Interactions based on the Principles of Self-Regulated Learning. Workshop on Mixed-initiative interactions for Problem-solving. AAAI Fall Symposia, Arlington, VA, 2005.
Doherty L., Whitney M., Shakya J., Jordanov M., Lougheed P., Brokenshire D., Rao S., Menon S., Kumar V.S. Mixed-Initiative in Computer Games: Algorithmic Content Creation in Open-ended Worlds, AAAI Fall Symposium on Mixed-Initiative Problem-Solving Assistants, 2005.
Doherty D., Kumar V., Whitney M. Advancing Interactivity in Computer Games through Ontology and Mixed-Initiative, FuturePlay: International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, East Lancing, Michigan, 2005.
Doherty L., Shakya J., Jordanov M., Lougheed P., Brokenshire D., Rao S., Kumar V.S. Recognizing Opportunities for Mixed-Initiative Interactions in Novice Programming. AAAI Fall Symposium on Mixed-Initiative Problem-Solving Assistants, 2005.
Rao S., Menon S., Shakya J.,Jordanov M., Doherty Liam, Kumar V. The Importance of Contexts in Mixed-Initiative Interactions for Online Help, AAAI'05 Fall Symposia on Mixed-Initiative Problem-Solving, 2005.
Brokenshire D., Shakya J., Kumar V., Providing Information for Mixed Initiative Interaction via Interoperable User Modelling, AAAI Fall Symposia on Mixed-Initiative Problem-Solving Assistants, 2005.
Lougheed P., Bogyo B., Brokenshire D., Kumar V., Formalizing electronic portfolios, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, 2005.
Shakya J., Kumar V., Ontological representations of self-regulated learning Models, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Brokenshire D., Kumar V., An ontological framework to collect and disseminate user model data, Poster, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Bogyo B., Brokenshire D., Lougheed P., Jordanov M., Doherty L., Kumar V., Populating and metatagging electronic profiles with gStudy learning objects, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Doherty L., Kumar V., Mixed-initiative and ontology-based agents as learning objects in educational games, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Rao S., Kumar V., Context-aware mixed-initiative interactions for online help, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Hatol J., Kumar V., Semantic representation and interaction in dance objects using Laban notation, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Jiang Y., Polydorou P., Kumar V., Performance evaluation of multimedia conferencing for PDA Users in collaborative learning environments, Poster, I2LOR - E-Learning for the Future: from Content to Services, 2^nd Annual Scientific Conference of LORNET research network, Vancouver, Canada, 2005.
Shakya J., Kumar V., Capturing and Disseminating the Principles of Self-Regulated Learning in an Ontological Framework, International Workshop on Applications of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning (SW-EL), Banff, Canada, 2005.
Menon S., Shakya J., Kumar V., Rule-Based Mixed-Initiative Scaffolding, International Workshop on Applications of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning (SW-EL), Banff, Canada, 2005.
Lougheed P., Bogyo B., Brokenshire, D., Kumar V., Applying Ontologies to Electronic Portfolios, International Workshop on Applications of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning (SW-EL), Banff, Canada, 2005.
Kumar V., Nesbit J.C., Han K., Rating Learning Object Quality with Distributed Bayesian Belief Networks, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2005), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 5-8 July , 2005.
Kumar V., Mixed-Initiative Intelligent Interactions and Interfaces, E-LEARN 101 - Standards, Systems, and Interoperability, Invited Keynote Address, Symposium on Learning Object Repository Networks, LORNET, Saskatoon, 2005.
Kumar V. several others, ePortfolio working group panel discussion, BCEd Online conference on Building Global Learning Communities, 20-22 April 2005, Richmond, BC, Canada.
Stockley D., Groeneboer C., Calvert T., Kumar V., Transitioning: Leaving Student Life and Becoming Faculty, Conference of Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, June 8-11, 2005.
Kumar V., Fee J., ePortfolio initiatiatives at Simon Fraser University, Invited Panel Member, BCEd Online Conference, Richmond, BC, Canada, pp 20-23 April, 2005.
Kumar V., Groeneboer R.C., Chu S. Sustainable eLearning Ecosystem in Post-Secondary Online Education, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2005), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, half-day tutorial, July 5-8, 2005.
Fee J., Lougheed P., Brokenshire D., Bogyo B., Jordanov M., Johnson R., Kumar V., ePortfolio: issues for research, International conference on ePortfolio, France, 2004.
Lougheed P., Johnson R., Jordanov M., Bogyo B., Kumar V., Fee J., Securing electronic portfolios, International conference on ePortfolio, France, 2004.
Bogyo B., Lougheed P., Kumar V., Fee J., ePortfolio systems serving multiple clientele, International conference on ePortfolio, France, 2004.
Han K.N., Kumar V., Nesbit J.C., Rating learning object quality using Bayesian Belief Networks, ED-MEDIA, Lugano, Switzerland, 2004.
Choi A., Kumar V., An integrated cost model for blended learning environments, ED-MEDIA, Lugano, Switzerland, 2004.
Kumar V., An instrument for providing formative feedback to novice programmers, Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Division I - Education in the professions, Paper session - Relationship between teaching and learning (13.032), San Diego, CA, USA, pp.71, 2004.
Constructing Ontologies for Semantic Web Applications, Tutorial, J.Shakya, V.Kumar, and M.Hatala, I2LOR, LORNET conference, Montreal, 2004.
Learning Object Repository Interoperability - Overview of Projects 1.4, 1.5, & 1.6, I2LOR, LORNET conference, Montreal, 2004.
LORNET Theme 1 Workshop on Interoperability, Simon Fraser University, Surrey campus, full-day workshop, Surrey, BC, Canada, 2004.
Ontology Research : What, Why, and How, Laboratory of Ontology Research, Simon Fraser University, Surrey campus, full-day workshop, Surrey, BC, Canada, 2004.
Brokenshire D., Bogyo B., Kumar V., Toward an upper ontology for information exchange in ePortfolios, International conference on ePortfolio, France, 2004.
Kumar V., Shakya J., Groeneboer R.C., Chu S., Toward an ontology of teaching strategies, ITS 2004, International conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Workshop on Teaching Tactics and Strategies, Brazil, 2004.
Kumar V., Calvert T., Groeneboer R.C., Stockley, D., Learning to be a graduate supervisor: addressing the needs of new faculty, Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference, STLHE'04, Ottawa, 2004.
Dhaliwal B., Kumar V., Groeneboer R.C., Marteniuk R., Assemble-to-order Learning Management System, Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conference, STLHE'04, Ottawa, 2004.
Kaufman D., Bizzochi J., Calvert T., Kumar V., Fenrich P., C-513 Comment les jeux ?ducatifs, les simulations et les jeux de simulation favorisent-ils l'apprentissage ? (colloque/atelier), Les simulations dans le domaine de la sant?, 72 Congres de l'Acfas, University du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM), Montreal, 2004.
Shakya J., Kumar V., Toward an ontological framework for curriculum, Presented at the workshop on Interoperability in LORNET, SFU Surrey, 2004.
Tang L., Wiese K., Kumar V., Genetic algorithm based OSPF network routing using LEDA, Canadian Conference on AI, graduate symposium, 2004.
Choi A., Hatol J., Kumar V.S. Cost modelling for eLearning, AACE, Phoenix, AZ, USA, short paper, 2003.
Han K., Kumar V., Nesbit J.C. Rating learning object quality with Bayesian Belief Networks, AACE, Phoenix, AZ, USA, short paper, 2003.
Brokenshire D., Kumar V.S. Autonomous student modelling in learning management systems, AACE, Phoenix, AZ, USA, poster, 2003.
Kumar V., Embedding human reasoning in soft computing, International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (HIS'02), Santiago, Chile, pp 625 - 633, 2002.
Kumar V., Groeneboer R.C., Chu S. Sustainable Learning Ecosystem in Post-Secondary Online Education, Vidyakash-2002 (online learning), full-day tutorial, Mumbai, India, 2002.
Poonian J., Kumar V., Wiese K. Performance analysis of multiplexed stereoscopic video to a CAVE environment. Technical Report, SFU Surrey. 2002.
Kumar V., McCalla G.I., Greer J.E., PERSONALIZED CONTEXTS IN HELP SYSTEMS, 14th Canadian conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI'01), pp 162 - 171, Ottawa, Canada, June 2001.
Kumar V., Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Pedagogy in Peer-supported Helpdesks, International Conference on Knowledge Based Computer Systems, Mumbai, India, pp 205 - 216, 2000.
Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Cooke J., Collins J.A., Kumar V., Bishop A., Vassileva J. Integrating Cognitive Tools for Peer Help: the Intelligent IntraNet Peer Help-Desk Project, Computers as Cognitive Tools: The Next Generation, Susanne P.Lajoie (Ed.) Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Publishers, 1999.
Kumar V., McCalla G.I., Greer J.E. Helping the Peer Helper. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Le Mans, France, pp 325 - 332, 1999.
Zapata-Rivera J.D., Greer J.E., Kumar V., McCalla G.I., VISUALIZATION OF DISTRIBUTED LEARNER MODELS (DIVA), Poster, The Canadian conference on Telelearning (Telelarn'99), Montreal, Nov 1999.
Kumar V.S. User Modelling in Peer Help Networks. Doctoral Consortium. International Conference on User Modelling, Banff, Canada, June, 1999.
Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Collins J.A., Kumar V., Meagher P., Vassileva J., Supporting Peer Help and Collaboration in Distributed Workplace Environments, International Journal of AI and Education. 9, pp.159 - 177, 1998.
Vassileva J., Deters R., Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Kumar V., Mudgal C. A Multi-Agent Architecture for Peer-Help in a University Course, ITS 98, San Antonio, August, pp 64 - 68, 1998.
Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Cooke J., Collins J.A., Kumar V., Bishop A., Vassileva J. The Intelligent Helpdesk: Supporting Peer-Help in a University Course, ITS 98, San Antonio, TX, USA on August, pp 494 - 505, 1998.
Vassileva, J., Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Deters R., Zapata D., Mudgal C., Kumar V., Bowes J. Integrating Cognitive Tools for Peer Help: the Intelligent Intranet Peer Help-Desk Project. TeleLearning Networks of Centres of Excellence Conference, Nov 1998. (Best Poster Award).
Kumar V., Greer J.E., McCalla G.I. Software Tools to Support Peer Helpers: How to react when someone yells HELP! Poster. TeleLearning Networks of Centres of Excellence Conference, Nov 1998.
Kumar V., Yellanki L. A constraint-based online generative testing system on WWW. Technical Report. CMPT 826, Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, 1998.
Kumar V., Anjaneyulu K.S.R., Gupte U.A. VIDYA: A SITUATED CALL ENVIRONMENT. International Journal of Computer-Aided Language Learning, 10(2), pp 149 - 172, 1997.
Greer J.E., McCalla G.I., Kumar V., Collins J.A., Meagher P. Facilitating Collaborative Learning in Distributed Organizations, CSCL 97 Computer Support for Collaborative Learning, December, Toronto, pp 73 - 82, 1997.
McCalla G.I., Greer J.E., Kumar V., Meagher P., Collins J.A., Tkatch R., Parkinson B. A Peer Help System for Workplace Training. AI-ED'97 8th world conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (International conference), 19 - 22 August, Kobe, Japan, 1997.
Collins J.A., Greer J.E., Kumar V., McCalla G.I., Meagher P., Tkatch R. Inspectable User Models for Just-In-Time Workplace Training. UM'97 the Sixth International Conference on User Modeling, 1997. This paper has been selected as one of the three best papers at the conference.
Kumar V., CSCL Environments for distributed peer collaboration. Doctoral Consortium. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Toronto, Canada, 1997.
Kumar V., Collaborative problem solving - a programming experiment and methodology, Tech Report, CMPT862, Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, 1997.
Kumar V., Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Issues for Research. Graduate Symposium, University of Saskatchewan, 1996.
Kumar V., A MODEL FOR COURSEWARE EVALUATION. Innovations in Educational Technology Conference, Minot, USA, 1995.
Kumar V., A model for courseware evaluation. Innovations in Educational Technology Conference, Minot, USA, 1995.
Kumar V., Anjaneyulu K.S.R., An evaluation strategy for computer-aided language learning courseware. The second international symposium on cognition and education: A multidisciplinary perspective. Varanasi, India, 1995.
Kumar V., Vidya - an immersive multi language tutor. User Manual. National Centre for Software Technology, Department of Electronics, Mumbai, India, 1994.
Kumar V., COLLABORATIVE INTELLIGENT TUTORING SYSTEMS: A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. 1st African Conference on Research in Computer Science, Yaounde, Cameroun, 1992.
Kumar V., Srinivas P., and Anjaneyulu K.S.R., A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN INTELLIGENT LANGUAGE TUTORING SYSTEMS. East-West Conference on Emerging Technologies in Education, Moscow, Russia, 1992. This paper was selected as one of the five best papers at the conference.
Kumar V., Learning systems for semantic interpretation in NLP - an introduction. Western Regional Conference, VV Nagar, India, 1989.
Kumar V., Machine learning by analogy - an introduction. Second inter engineering college academic meet, Sibpore, India, 1989.