Dr Martin Dougiamas

Martin Dougiamas

Founder and Head of Research at Moodle, an open-source software.

Martin Dougiamas is an Australian innovator best known for founding and leading Moodle, an open-source learning platform widely used by educational institutions globally. His journey with Moodle began in 2001, and his original programming contributions continue to be a core part of the platform. For over two decades, Martin served as the CEO of Moodle, playing a pivotal role in its development until January 2024. In a recent career shift, Martin moved to the role of Head of Research at Moodle, leading the Moodle Research Lab. This position allows him to engage directly with advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and augmented reality, areas he believes are crucial for the future of education and open education technology. Beyond Moodle, Martin is the founder of Open EdTech, a non-profit organisation based in Brussels dedicated to fostering open technology in education. He also serves as a Director of Open Education Global, a non-profit organisation committed to advancing open education worldwide.