Andrew Luxton-Reilly

University of Auckland, Abilene Christian University

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Total Citations

721

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About

Andrew Luxton-Reilly is a leading voice in computing education research, whose work has become essential reading in an era of rapid AI transformation. His primary research areas include introductory programming, automated assessment, and the pedagogical implications of generative AI. Luxton-Reilly’s most impactful contributions center on the seismic shift brought by large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s Codex. His landmark paper, "The Robots Are Coming" (2022, 403 citations), was among the first to rigorously explore how AI code generation would challenge foundational assumptions in teaching programming. This was followed by the widely cited "The Robots Are Here" (2023, 310 citations), which provides a critical framework for navigating the generative AI revolution in computing classrooms. These works have shaped global conversations on curriculum redesign, academic integrity, and the evolving role of educators. Beyond his AI-focused research, Luxton-Reilly has made sustained contributions to peer assessment and collaborative learning in computer science. His scholarship is distinguished by its timeliness, clarity, and deep practical relevance—offering both sobering warnings and constructive pathways for educators facing unprecedented technological disruption.