Sorelle Audrey Kamkuimo

Sorelle Audrey Kamkuimo is an Associate Professor at the School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design (NAD-UQAC), University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, based in Sherbrooke. She serves as an Associate Research Member specializing in immersive technologies for educational innovation and societal impact through digital design.

Her academic credentials include:

• Postdoctoral studies in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal (2021-2022)
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Virtual Reality and Serious Games, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (2021)
• M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, University of Yaoundé 1 (2015)
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, University of Yaoundé 1 (2012)
• Diploma of secondary education teacher, Computer Science, École Normale Supérieure du Cameroun (2012)

Professor Kamkuimo pioneers research in immersive, playful systems for human learning with core expertise in serious games and virtual/augmented/mixed reality. Her work integrates user experience and situational awareness studies within mobile and cyber-physical contexts, addressing societal challenges across arts/media diversity, Industry 4.0 workforce dynamics, and educational empowerment frameworks. This interdisciplinary approach bridges technical innovation with cultural and pedagogical applications.

Her scientific excellence is evidenced by:

• University Pedagogy Fund, UQAC (2024)
• Finalist, Governor General of Canada Medal (2019)
• Honor Roll recognition, UQAC (2018, 2019)
• Falling Walls Lab Prize, New York innovation competition (2017)

She currently leads the "Design and evaluation of an immersive serious game for cognitive bias identification in AI societal impacts" project and develops playful intelligent systems for learning. Supported by the 2024 University Pedagogy Fund, her work involves cross-disciplinary collaboration though specific advisees aren't documented. She teaches Object-Oriented Programming (8PRO128) and Digital Industry Production Management (8IFG147).

Professor Kamkuimo's research is anchored at the Praxis Laboratory, driving innovation in immersive interactive systems development and application.