About Us

📚 The LSD Framework

 

Our Process

We don’t do theory alone. Every StudyAid Institute course follows the LSD Framework:

Learn it

Understand the core concept or skill through clear, concise lessons.

See it

Watch real-time examples using the StudyAid AI platform.

Do it

Practice what you’ve learned immediately using guided prompts and tools.

Dr Phillip Olla, an award-winning educator, developed this approach. It helps you retain information, build     confidence, and apply your learning to real-world challenges—right away.

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Our Mission

01

StudyAid aims to empower educators, students, and professionals by advancing AI literacy and fostering the ethical integration of AI tools into teaching, learning, and the workforce.

Our Visions

02

To be a global leader in education and workforce development through innovative, and accessible AI solutions that enhance learning experiences and optimize professional outcomes.

Leadership and Team

 

Our Team

We are commitment to revolutionizing education through innovative technology and personalized support for learners.

Dr. Phillip Olla

Chief Executive Officer and founder StudyAid

Dr. Phillip Olla is an AI education specialist, innovator, and Associate Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Augmenting Intelligence...

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Vincent James

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at StudyAid

Vincent brings extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data analytics, to the team. At StudyAid, he leads technology...

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Dr. Gabrielle P Abelard

Director of Learning at StudyAid

Dr. Abelard is a distinguished educator and mental health leader who serves as Senior Director of Learning at StudyAid and Clinical Associate Professor at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, where she leads master’s programs, certificates,...

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Nazrul Muhammed

AI-powered web developer at StudyAid

Nasrul Muhammed is an AI-powered web developer at StudyAid, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and WordPress. Leveraging expertise in machine learning, natural language processing computer vision, and cloud-based software, he creates custom AI models...

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Mialynn Lee-Daigle

Project Coordinator at StudyAid and Registered Nurse

Mialynn Lee-Daigle is a registered nurse and entrepreneur dedicated to improving care for vulnerable populations through innovative, community-based solutions, including founding a home care...

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Ava Travo

Student Advocate for StudyAid

A passionate student advocate for studyAid. She champion ethical technology, equitable access, and digital literacy for all learners. She has contributed to groundbreaking research on exhaled breath analysis, co-authoring the Systematic...

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Dr. Phillip Olla

Chief Executive Officer and founder StudyAid

Dr. Phillip Olla is an AI education specialist, innovator, and Associate Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Augmenting Intelligence, where he leads groundbreaking initiatives to integrate artificial intelligence into academic curricula and professional training.

Dr. Olla is the creator of StudyAid and Scholar AI, platforms that provide AI-powered simulations, adaptive learning tools, and custom knowledge assistants to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. His award-winning work in AI curriculum design includes the Progressive AI Learning Integration Framework (PAIL) and the SPARRO Framework, which guide ethical, effective, and scalable AI adoption in teaching and learning.

Renowned for his expertise in AI simulations, Dr. Olla has designed immersive,
discipline-specific learning environments for healthcare, business, and community training. These innovations have earned national recognition, including the AACN Innovation Award for AI-based nursing simulations. His projects span community AI literacy programs, professional upskilling initiatives, and research on best practices for AI integration in education, reflecting his mission to make AI tools accessible, ethical, and impactful for learners at every level.

Vincent James

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at StudyAid

Vincent brings extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data analytics, to the team. At StudyAid, he leads technology and product development, architecting AI-driven solutions, optimizing algorithms, and overseeing the integration of advanced models into scalable, user-focused applications.

He is responsible for leading the technology and product development efforts at StudyAid.

Dr. Gabrielle P Abelard

Director of Learning at StudyAid

Dr. Abelard is a distinguished educator and mental health leader who serves as Senior Director of Learning at StudyAid and Clinical Associate Professor at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, where she leads master’s programs, certificates, and the psychiatric mental health specialty. She is the founder of a Massachusetts community mental health clinic and an active leader in professional nursing organizations, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the field.

Nazrul Muhammed

AI-powered web developer at StudyAid

Nasrul Muhammed is an AI-powered web developer at StudyAid, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and WordPress. Leveraging expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and cloud-based software, he creates custom AI models and scalable applications to tackle complex problems effectively.

Mialynn Lee-Daigle

Project Coordinator at StudyAid and Registered Nurse

Mialynn Lee-Daigle is a registered nurse and entrepreneur dedicated to improving care for vulnerable populations through innovative, community-based solutions, including founding a home care business for the elderly in Kingston, ON. With experience spanning intensive care, primary care leadership, digital health research, and mental health services across Canada and the U.S., she brings a compassionate, cross-sector approach to transforming healthcare delivery.

Ava Travo

Student Advocate for StudyAid

A passionate student advocate for studyAid. She champion ethical technology, equitable access, and digital literacy for all learners.

She has contributed to groundbreaking research on exhaled breath analysis, co-authoring the Systematic Review of Volatile Organic Compounds in Exhaled Breath: Identifying Biomarkers for Normal Health and Diabetes.