Kamila Oles

Dr Kamila Oles holds dual roles as an Associate Lecturer in the School of Art History and a Research Fellow in the School of English at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on digital methods for curating, documenting, and preserving cultural heritage, particularly in museums and monuments. She specializes in 3D digitization, virtual exhibitions, and user experience (UX/UI) design for heritage platforms.

Research Interests
Her work bridges art history, archaeology, and digital scholarship. Key areas include:

• Digitization of endangered cultural heritage
• Accessibility in museum collections
• Virtual reality applications for cultural education
• Community-driven heritage documentation

Awards

• Europeana Special Prize (2021) for innovative heritage projects
• ICOM AVICOM Award (2022) for Virtual Orkney Exhibit Platform

Advising & Grants

• Contributed to projects like Seinn Spioradail (Sacred Landscapes of Highland Communities)
• Organized events such as the ICOM AVICOM Conference (2023)
• Received grants for immersive learning technologies in heritage education

Labs & Teams Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on digital heritage initiatives, including the Virtual Orkney project and Dora Hitz in Peleș Castle exhibition.