Robert J. McKeown, PhD, CFA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at York University. His work focuses on economics education, quantitative readiness, and technology-enhanced learning in large introductory courses.

He studies how active learning, adaptive platforms, and generative AI can support student success in economics, with recent work on LLM-supported tutoring, ALEKS, and peer-assisted learning. His teaching has been recognized with York University’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

He is the former Academic Director of the Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK) and a contributor to GAMES: A Gentle Approach to Math, Excel, and Stats, an open educational resource for students preparing for economics, business, and related fields. His recent academic engagement also includes a visit to the Changchun University of Finance and Economics.