About
Dr. Naim Rastgoo is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Data Science & AI at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. His research focuses on developing trustworthy and adaptive AI systems for human-machine teaming in high-stakes environments. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Queensland University of Technology (2015–2018) and an AI Master's from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2011–2013).
Key research areas include autonomous systems, AI trust/explainability, deep learning, and affective computing. He has secured over $3M in research funding, including a 2025–2027 AU$468K project on bidirectional trust modeling in human-machine teaming. His work spans academic-industry collaborations and contributes to UN SDGs through AI education and healthcare applications.
- Teaching Experience: Postgraduate/undergraduate courses at Monash, Deakin, QUT, and National University of Malaysia (2011–present)
- Award Highlights: EdTech Cool Tool Finalist, HolonIQ ANZ EdTech 50, HDR High Achiever Award
- Labs/Teams: Leads Monash's AI Trustworthiness Initiative and collaborates with industry partners on AI ethics and autonomous systems
His 19 publications include top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing and Expert Systems with Applications, focusing on multimodal fusion, human-centric AI, and safety-critical applications.
