Elizabeth Ondula is currently an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Winthrop University. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Technical University of Kenya. Her research spans language models, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and emergent behavior in complex physical and social environments. Her teaching emphasizes software engineering and applied computing, including courses in software engineering, web application design and development with a strong focus on hands-on system building and real-world engineering practices.