Dr. Chris Trace
Dr. Chris Trace is the Chief Academic Officer at KEATH.ai, an AI EdTech start-up that originated from the University of Surrey. In this role, he oversees the educator engagement process, managing everything from onboarding to collaboration on product development and academic success. He has also represented KEATH.ai at significant platforms, includingUNESCOin Paris and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in London.
Dr. Chris is a co-founder of VRiVS, which adapts the VRiMS.net platform to provide virtual and extended reality solutions aimed at enhancing veterinary surgical education. Additionally, he serves as the Treasurer of Veterinary Education Worldwide (ViEW), supporting global veterinary education initiatives through advocacy and funding.
Before joining KEATH.ai, Dr. Chris was the Head of Digital Learning at the University of Surrey, where he led digital innovation and supported faculty with contemporary technological tools. He also served as Interim Co-Director of the Surrey Institute of Education and held several roles in the School of Veterinary Medicine, including Senior Teaching Fellow, eLearning Coordinator, and Undergraduate Admissions Tutor.
Dr. Chris has been Co-Chair of the VetEd Organising Committee and worked with WikiVet in several capacities such as Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Coordinator, and Communications Coordinator. He has contributed to various projects, including the GenAIHackathonat the University of Surrey, which focused on applying generative AI in higher education.
He has also been involved in initiatives such as the Virtual Canine Lameness project and the School of Veterinary Medicine IT Programme, both aimed at advancing veterinary education through innovative technologies. His academic contributions include the publication “Development and Preliminary Evaluation of Student-Authored Electronic Cases” in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.
Dr. Chris’s achievements have been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the National Teaching Fellowship, the D2L Excellence Award, and the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. He also received the Best Short Communication prize at VetEd 2018.
He holds a BVetMed from the Royal Veterinary College, a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from the University of Surrey, and is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS).
