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Learning Engineer · HCI Researcher · PhD Student

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I design and study digital learning experiences that combine Learning Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, artificial intelligence, and instructional design to improve education across Africa and beyond.

Education

In progress

PhD in Computing Science

University of Alberta

Researching how multimedia learning principles should be reconsidered for mobile-first learning environments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2021

Master of Science in Information Technology

Bugema University

Thesis: A Multifactor Authentication Security Model for Mobile Banking Transactions: The Case of AB Bank Rwanda.

Research & practice

Learning engineering

Learning Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Contributed to 21 learning experiences supporting programmes delivered through 11 innovation hubs in 12 African countries and reaching more than 500 innovation fellows.
Adjunct learning design

Learning Experience Designer

African Leadership University · Learning Engineering and Digital Innovation

Strengthen undergraduate learning through curriculum reviews, course audits, instructional design consultation, accessibility, and quality assurance.
Digital learning

Digital Skills Programme Design

ICDL Africa

Contributed to 21 programme launches, increased learner engagement by 25%, and helped reduce course-localisation timelines by 30%.

Selected publications

In preparation

Cautious Innovators

Journal manuscript

This research explores how African EdTech professionals understand, adopt, and critically evaluate generative AI after participating in a structured three-course professional learning programme.
Accepted · 2024

A Multifactor Authentication Security Model for Mobile Banking Transactions

Accepted by Global Scientific Journal (GSJ)

Nzayinambaho, E. A Multifactor Authentication Security Model for Mobile Banking Transactions: The Case of a Mobile Banking System (AB Bank Rwanda).

Research interests

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Learning SciencesArtificial Intelligence in EducationHuman-AI InteractionMobile LearningAccessibility & Inclusive DesignLearning AnalyticsInstructional DesignEducational TechnologyMultimedia LearningLearning Motivation

Methods

Usability testingThink-aloud studiesLearner interviewsAccessibility evaluationsHeuristic reviewsLearning analyticsCurriculum reviewLearning experience prototypingQualitative analysisInstructional design