About me
I am a researcher in software engineering and artificial intelligence, currently completing my PhD in Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal under the supervision of Prof. Foutse Khomh.
My research focuses on the engineering of trustworthy and responsible AI systems, particularly improving transparency, auditability, and governance in machine learning–based applications through empirical software engineering methods.
My main research interests include:
- Responsible AI Engineering
- DevOps / MLOps / LLMOps
- Machine Learning System Engineering
- Mining Software Repositories
I received both my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Software Engineering from Université des Montagnes, graduating valedictorian in both programs.
In addition to my academic work, I have industry experience as a data scientist and software engineer, working on cloud infrastructure, machine learning systems, and data analytics.
My research has appeared in leading venues such as:
- Empirical Software Engineering (EMSE)
- Information and Software Technology (IST)
- Journal of Systems and Software (JSS)
- International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE)
- International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER)
Outside research, I enjoy doing research late at night — partly because that’s when ideas flow more freely, and reviewers cannot send comments while I am still writing.
I am also passionate about soccer ⚽, taekwondo 🥋, and video games (PS5).
Education
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Montréal, Canada
Université des Montagnes
Bangangté, Cameroon
Université des Montagnes
Bangangté, Cameroon
Latest News
09 Jan 2026 – Our paper Empirical Characterization of Logging Smells in Machine Learning Code has been accepted as a Registered Report at SANER 2026 and will be presented at the conference in Cyprus.
20 Dec 2025 – Our paper Logging Requirements for Continuous Auditing of Responsible ML Applications has been accepted as a Journal-First paper at ICSE 2026 and will be presented at the conference in Brazil.
01 Sep 2025 – Started teaching INF2610 – Operating System Kernel at Polytechnique Montréal.
07 Mar 2025 – Our paper Logging Requirements for Continuous Auditing of Responsible ML Applications has been accepted in Empirical Software Engineering (EMSE).
10 Jan 2025 – I presented our work on Logging Practices in Machine Learning Systems at the CREATE SE4AI Trainee Talks – Summer 2024 Edition. Watch the seminar.
15 Oct 2024 – Our paper Studying Logging Practice in Machine Learning-based Applications was published in Information and Software Technology (IST).
01 Sep 2024 – Started teaching LOG3000 – Software Engineering Process at Polytechnique Montréal.
Contact
📧 Email: patrick-loic.foalem[at]polymtl.ca
📍 Location: Montréal, Canada