Dr. Felix Besigomwe

Dr. Felix Besigomwe is an education scholar, researcher, and lecturer specialising in educational technology, digital pedagogy, open and distance learning, artificial intelligence in education, and learning analytics. He holds a PhD in Educational Communication and Technology from Moi University (2023), a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Makerere University, a Master of Education in Comparative and Instructional Technology from Kampala International University, a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Teacher Education from the University of Rwanda.
He recently completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Agder, Norway, under the Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Growth (TELLs) Project. His research focused on Enhancing Pedagogical Practice through Digital Solutions: A Framework for Creating Pedagogical Learning Experiences in Sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening his expertise in digital learning innovation, technology-enhanced instruction, and evidence-informed educational practice.

Since 2022, he has served as a part-time lecturer at Kyambogo University, teaching ICT/Computer Skills and Research Methods to undergraduate and postgraduate students across Psychology, Political Science and Public Administration, and Social Work. He has also facilitated doctoral methodological research seminars, supporting PhD students in advanced research design, mixed-methods approaches, data management, analysis, and visualisation. His teaching and mentorship emphasise learner-centred, technology-supported approaches that strengthen digital competence, critical thinking, and research capacity.

Dr. Besigomwe has contributed to interdisciplinary research initiatives, including a Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (RIF) project investigating drug and substance abuse among primary and secondary school students in Uganda, where he supported data design, modelling, and analysis. His technical expertise encompasses SPSS, Excel, Power BI, Jamovi, JASP, Tableau, ATLAS.ti, Python data science libraries, and AI-supported analytical tools, which he applies to research, instructional design, learning analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.

His research interests include educational technology, digital pedagogy, artificial intelligence in education, open and distance learning, learning analytics, and technology-enabled teacher education. He is committed to advancing educational quality, strengthening institutional research capacity, expanding equitable access to learning, and developing innovative solutions to educational challenges. As a Lecturer in Open Learning at Kabale University, he seeks to contribute to the University’s academic excellence and regional impact through innovative teaching, collaborative research, postgraduate mentorship, grant acquisition, and community engagement.