Waterloo doctoral student takes on leadership role in digital higher education

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Waterloo Engineering PhD student Redwan Siddiqui has been appointed to the Board of Directors of eCampusOntario, a provincial not-for-profit organization that supports digital innovation in post-secondary education. Siddiqui began his three-year term in April 2026 and will contribute to initiatives that advance inclusive, technology-enabled learning across Ontario.

A doctoral student in the Department of Management Science and Engineering, Siddiqui is pursuing research under the supervision of Dr. Selcuk Onay, exploring behavioural decision-making theories in the context of human-AI interactions. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching, student leadership and academic service, bringing experience from across Ontario's college, polytechnic and university sectors. 

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