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Alina Von Davier

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Honorary Research Fellow at University of Oxford
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Alina von Davier is the Chief of Assessment at Duolingo, leading the digital transformation of education through technology. With a Doctor Rerum Naturalium, she is a pioneering expert in computational psychometrics and AI. Colleagues describe her as fiercely intelligent, incredibly passionate, and a dynamic, high-energy leader known for her cutting-edge solutions and rapid delivery.

Outside of her primary role, Alina is deeply engaged in shaping the future of EdTech as the CEO & Founder of EdAstra Tech and a mentor for institutions like the Harvard Innovation Labs. She is interested in the philosophy of leadership and technology, exploring concepts like solitude, reflection, and how AI can support collective intelligence.

She coined the term “Computational Psychometrics, ” a field for which she has received a scientific contribution award, blending AI with traditional psychometric theory.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Honorary Research Fellow
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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Human-Centered AI
Frequently speaks about designing AI for education that prioritizes human values, fairness, and trust, as seen in her work on Responsible AI Standards for the Duolingo English Test.
Digital-First Assessment
Leads the research and development for the Duolingo English Test, focusing on using technology to make high-stakes assessments more accessible, adaptive, and efficient.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Honorary Research Fellow
University of Oxford
12-2022
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Modern Languages at Carnegie Mellon University
8-2020
Chief of Assessment
Duolingo
7-2020
CEO & Founder
EdAstra Tech LLC
2-2020 - 7-2020
Chief Officer
ACT
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Education
Business Administration and Management
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Doctor Rerum Naturalium
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
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