Siavash Khaksar

Siavash Khaksar is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, specializing in embedded systems and assistive technologies.

Education includes:

• PhD from Curtin University (2024)
• MEng from Curtin University
• BSc from Azad University

Research develops sensor systems for healthcare, rehabilitation, and industrial applications. Focus areas include human movement analysis using inertial sensors, gesture-controlled drones, and occupational safety monitoring.

Publications demonstrate innovation in applying machine learning to sensor data for medical diagnosis, rehabilitation assessment, and industrial safety. Recent work includes hospital bed movement classification and mining slope stability systems.

Awards include:

• 2024 INCITE Social Impact Award
• 2023 Engagement Australia Industry Award
• Multiple teaching excellence awards
• Fellowship in Higher Education

Secures significant industry funding for projects in IoT and industrial automation. Teaches embedded systems and digital design, advising student projects. No specific advisees listed.