About EDDS Institute.
Independent research and public-interest leadership for trustworthy education technology. We work with communities such as parents, guardians, teachers, health workers, pedagogy and education technology experts, policymakers and people who genuinely care about improving education opportunities for children and young people in a digitally saturated world.
About
Our Vision
An education system where every digital technology and AI system is governed by independent evidence, robust oversight and the best interests of children, educators and society.
Our Mission
An education system where every digital technology and AI system is governed by independent evidence, robust oversight and the best interests of children, educators and society.

Meet Our Team
EDDS Institute is built on interdisciplinary collaboration. Our people bring expertise in education, AI, data science, law, child rights, cybersecurity, and public policy. Some work as part of the Institute's core team, while others contribute through research collaborations, advisory roles and project-based initiatives alongside positions in universities, public institutions and industry.

Dr Veli Hillman
Co-founder & director

Matthew Demicoli
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lead

Evan Radkoff
Machine Learning & Data Expert

Ronald Hepburn
Co-founder & director

Dr Emily Johnson
Child Rights & Data Privacy Lead

Lubna Khan
Data Analytics & AI Audits Lead
