Multi-Agent Systems & Intelligent Simulation
Building the next generation of intelligent multi-agent simulation systems. Exploring how autonomous agents perceive, decide, and collaborate in complex virtual environments, with real-world applications in smart cities, education, and healthcare.
I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas, working under Dr. Rym Zalila-Wenkstern at the Multi-Agent and Visualization Systems Lab. My research focuses on designing and building large-scale multi-agent simulation systems.
Before joining UTD, I founded Nyota Innovations, built AI-powered educational platforms used across East Africa, and won first place at the GAIME Startup Battlefield, a global AI competition. I bring an unusual combination of research depth and real-world engineering experience.
My work sits at the intersection of intelligent systems, interactive computing, and real-world deployment, from traffic simulation to virtual learning environments.
Designing simulation architectures capable of running thousands of concurrent autonomous agents in real-time environments. Investigating coordination protocols, emergent behavior patterns, and scalable communication frameworks for virtual agent populations. Advised by Dr. Rym Zalila-Wenkstern at the MAVS Lab, UT Dallas.
Exploring how agents perceive, reason, and adapt in environments that change in real time. This research examines planning algorithms, reinforcement learning strategies, and knowledge representation frameworks that enable agents to make robust decisions under uncertainty.
Applying multi-agent simulation techniques to real-world urban systems, including traffic flow optimization, distributed resource allocation, and autonomous vehicle coordination. Building on Dr. Zalila-Wenkstern's DALI system which reduced traffic waiting times by 40% using distributed agent-based traffic lights.
Spring 2026 – Present
University of Texas at Dallas · MAVS Lab
Conducting research on large-scale multi-agent simulation under Dr. Rym Zalila-Wenkstern. Building simulation frameworks for intelligent agent coordination in complex environments.
2024 – Present
Nyota Innovations · Kampala, Uganda
Founded and lead a technology company building AI-powered and VR-based educational platforms. Flagship product: Intelligent Virtual Labs, delivering immersive STEM education to schools without physical laboratories. Also developed Nyota Fusion AI, an AI-powered CRM platform.
2024 – 2025
International University of East Africa
Built an AI-powered Smart Task Manager that autonomously manages semester calendars, tracks performance, and generates departmental reports. Integrated NLP and machine learning to optimize academic administration workflows.
2022 – 2024
BORA · Uganda
Built a VR Immune Response Simulator for medical education, an AI-powered physics density lab, and a solar system VR exploration application. Deployed across educational institutions to enhance science teaching.
GAIME Startup Battlefield Winner 2025
First place in a global AI startup competition. Recognized for innovation in AI-powered educational technology.
AI Innovation Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions to AI technology in education across East Africa.
First in Legal Technology, Uganda
Won the first-ever legal technology award in Uganda for the LegalFinder app.
Google Developer Student Club Demo Days
Won at Innovation Village, Kampala with the TasteTrail application.
VR Technology Pioneer Award
Awarded for innovative VR applications in education and professional training.
Top of Class, BSc Computer Science
Graduated top of class with a 4.5/5 GPA from the International University of East Africa.
Languages
AI / ML & Deep Learning
Data & Research
Frameworks
Cloud, MLOps & DevOps
Simulation, XR & Tools
Open to research collaborations, internship opportunities, and conversations about multi-agent systems and intelligent simulation.