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Dr. Ghislain (Maurice) Isabwe is an expert in the fields of multimedia and educational technology, integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into university pedagogy. His extensive research and practical applications in human-computer interaction, extended reality, and usability engineering have significantly contributed to the advancement of interactive systems design and development of effective learning environments.
Education
Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder (Norway, 2013)
M.Phil. in Advanced Telecommunications, Swansea University (UK, 2011)
M.Sc. in Communications Engineering, The Robert Gordon University (UK, 2007)
B. Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Bharathiar University (India, 2002)
Experience
2014 -- : Associate Professor, Department of ICT, University of Agder, Norway
2013 - 2014: Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Agder, Norway
2010 - 2013: PhD research fellow, University of Agder, Norway
2008 - 2010: Field Service Engineer, Welsh Video Network, Swansea University, UK.
2005 - 2007: Director of Information and Communication Technology Unit, Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda
2002 - 2006: ICT Instructor (part time), Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Rwanda
2002 - 2005: Electronics Systems Engineer, Informatics Section, Caisse Sociale du Rwanda.
Research
- Interaction Design
- Extended Reality Technology (AR, VR, MR, XR)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
- Educational Technology
- University Pedagogy
Academic interests
- Interaction Design
- Human Computer Interaction
- Human-centred design, Requirements engineering, Usability engineering, User experience testing & evaluation
- Mobile Technology for Education
- Online and Distance Education
- Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
- International Online Tutor Course
Teaching
- MM-403-G Interaction Design
- MM-504-G User Experience Evaluation
- MM-505-G Virtual and Augmented Reality
- DAT104-G Multimedia Design
- MM-506-G Master's Thesis in Multimedia and Educational Technology
- IKT591-G Master's Thesis in Information and Communication Technology
- UNIPED University Pedagogy
- Success: Strategies for Goal Achievement
- IKT726: Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence
- IKT715: Advanced topics on Selected Areas in ICT – Virtual and Augmented Reality
- IKT715: Advanced topics on Selected Areas in ICT - Technology-Supported Teaching and Learning
- IKT715: Advanced topics on Selected Areas in ICT - Innovative AI-Driven Assessment Techniques in Higher Education (5 ECTS)
Short biography
- Human-Computer Interaction: Expert in interaction design, developing and evaluating user interfaces, focusing on enhancing user experience in mobile, web and extended reality (XR) environments.
Educational Technology and University Pedagogy: Proficient in leveraging technology for education, including e-learning platforms, digital tools, and extended reality applications to enhance learning experiences.
Extended Reality Technology: Specialized in the design and application of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), creating immersive and interactive user experiences across various application domains.
International Project Management: Experienced in managing large-scale international projects, coordinating cross-cultural teams, and delivering results in a global context, particularly in digital technology and education sectors.