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My name is Valeri (“Dr. Val”) Chukhlomin and I am Professor/Academic Area Coordinator/Mentor at SUNY Empire State College. For more than 30 years I have been teaching business, economics and management related topics in Russia, Australia and since 2006 in the U.S. I have extensive professional experience in the field of international marketing and management of higher education, including positions of Chair, Dean, and Vice-President of a major public university in Russia. My research interests include online learning, international distance learning, virtual acculturation, international marketing of education, cross-cultural conflicts, career competencies, employability skills, and global competencies. In the last 6 years, I have become heavily involved in designing and producing Coursera MOOCs. This site is primarily intended to provide the College community with information about me as an educator, mentor, researcher, and consultant.

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My name is Valeri (“Dr. Val”) Chukhlomin and I am a Full Professor and Academic Area Coordinator in the College of Business at Empire State University. With over 30 years of experience in teaching business, economics, and management in Russia, Australia, and the U.S., I have built an extensive career in higher education and online learning. In recent years, I have shifted my focus to artificial intelligence, integrating AI-driven innovations into education and faculty development. I have received three IITG (Innovative Instruction Technology Grants) and other research grants to develop a series of highly successful online courses for Coursera. My expertise in online education has led me to explore the transformative potential of AI in digital learning environments. Most recently, I have published a series of articles promoting EMERALD, an AI-driven framework designed to support online learning institutions for adult learners. In addition to my research, I teach Advanced AI for Economic and Business Analysis and work as a trainer and facilitator, helping faculty utilize custom GPT models for curriculum planning, administration, teaching, and learning. At Empire State University’s College of Business, I coordinate online marketing programs and have designed and led courses on Career Self-Management and Personal Branding, International Business, International Marketing, Cross-Cultural Management, International Political Economy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Executive Leadership, and Strategic Global Management for MBA students. Through my work, I continue to shape the future of AI-enhanced education, bridging the gap between technology, pedagogy, and institutional strategy.

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July 27, 2026. A series of 2025–26 working papers on institutional AI policy, Professional AI Fluency, and curriculum integration is now available. The papers develop the LLM Council/Double Delphi approach, PAF-Business and PAF-Marketing, PIF-PAF, a redefinition of the EMERALD framework, faculty-workload recalibration, and curriculum pathways for non-IT business students. Complete list and links.

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