Arizona State University expert directory

Adam Pacton is an expert on artificial intelligence in higher education, with a focus on AI literacy, responsible AI adoption, emerging technologies and the ways AI is reshaping teaching, learning and professional practice.

His work focuses on helping educators and students engage critically and creatively with AI, including around topics like AI-assisted development, responsible use, governance, personalization and the role of human judgment in technology-enhanced education. His broader expertise includes online learning, writing pedagogy, interdisciplinary studies and disability studies.

Pacton is the senior strategist of AI integration and emerging technologies and an associate teaching professor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. He is known for his award-winning work in expanding educational access and curricular design, including developing massive open online courses for global audiences and advising on ASU’s contributions to the popular YouTube channel Study Hall.