
Tyler Burleigh¶
Who is Tyler Burleigh?
✻ Tyler Burleigh is an AI Research Scientist with a multidisciplinary background in experimental psychology and data science. At Khan Academy, he works with Generative AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), engaging in the full lifecycle of AI development — from research and solution architecture to engineering and evaluation. His mission is to build high-quality, reliable AI experiences that make education more accessible, engaging, and effective for learners worldwide. Tyler Burleigh is an AI Research Scientist with a multidisciplinary background in experimental psychology and data science. At Khan Academy, he works with Generative AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), engaging in the full lifecycle of AI development — from research and solution architecture to engineering and evaluation. His mission is to build high-quality, reliable AI experiences that make education more accessible, engaging, and effective for learners worldwide. Tyler Burleigh is an AI Research Scientist with a multidisciplinary background in experimental psychology and data science. At Khan Academy, he works with Generative AI technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), engaging in the full lifecycle of AI development — from research and solution architecture to engineering and evaluation. His mission is to build high-quality, reliable AI experiences that make education more accessible, engaging, and effective for learners worldwide.
Resume¶
Education
PhD, Applied Cognitive Science — University of Guelph, Canada (2011–2017)
Master of Arts, Psychology — Carleton University, Canada (2009–2011)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (CS Minor) — Bishop’s University, Canada (2005–2009)
Work Experience
Senior AI Research Scientist — Khan Academy (Feb 2024–Present)
Senior AI Research Scientist (Oct 2025–Present)
Senior Prompt Engineer (Feb 2024–Oct 2025)
Data Scientist III — Prodigy Education (Jun 2020–Feb 2024)
Data Scientist III (Jan 2024–Feb 2024)
Data Scientist II (Jan 2022–Jan 2024)
Data Scientist I (Jun 2020–Jan 2022)
Data Scientist — Clover Health (Nov 2018–Mar 2020)
Research Scientist — Datacubed Health (Jan 2018–Nov 2018)
Adjunct Associate Professor — Columbia University (Aug 2018–Dec 2018)
Assistant Research Scientist — New York University (Mar 2017–Dec 2017)
Contact: tylerburleigh@gmail