Peter Vamplew

Professor Peter Vamplew is a leading academic in Artificial Intelligence at Federation University’s Mt Helen campus. He holds a B.A., B.Sc. (Hons) from Flinders University and a PhD from the University of Tasmania. As a former Associate Dean (Research) and leader in multiple research initiatives, he has pioneered multi-objective reinforcement learning (MORL) since 2008, focusing on ethical AI alignment and safety. His roles include co-founding the Australian Responsible Autonomous Agents Collective (ARAAC) and membership in the Future of Life Institute’s AI Safety Research Community.

His teaching spans computer games design, programming, AI, and industry engagement through professional experience courses. Research interests include MORL applications in human-aligned AI, explainable systems, and cybersecurity. He has supervised over 20 PhD/Masters students on topics like AI ethics, malware analysis, and game classification. Key collaborations include the Centre for Smart Analytics (CSA) and Health Innovation and Transformation Centre (HITC).

Research funding exceeds $4.2M, including projects on adversarial environments, autonomous systems safety, and fraud detection. Notable publications address MORL algorithm development, AI apology frameworks, and ethical decision-making. His work bridges theoretical AI advancements with real-world deployment challenges in autonomous systems.