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Prof Raphaël Phan is a Professor and Deputy Head of the School of IT at Monash University Malaysia. His expertise spans security, cryptography, malicious AI, emotion recognition, motion analysis, and generative AI. He has published over 220 papers and led significant projects including privacy-preserving data mining funded by UK MoD and Malaysian government grants exceeding RM4 million. He co-designed the BLAKE hash function (SHA-3 finalist) and has an h-index of 50. Education: PhD in Cryptography (Multimedia University, 2005), MEngSci (2001), BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering (1999). Research focuses on adversarial AI, brain networks, and secure systems. Current projects include Æmbience: emotion-aware virtual assistants using motion magnification. Supervised 15 PhD graduates and 19 current students. Professional affiliations: Chartered Engineer (IET, UK), HEA Fellow, Board of Engineers Malaysia. Recent work emphasizes causal bias detection in micro-expressions, brain tumor detection via advanced YOLOv8, and generative adversarial networks for medical imaging. His work bridges cybersecurity with neuroscience applications.

• Security
• Cryptography
• Malicious AI
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Dr. Siqi Ma is a Senior Lecturer at the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security (IFCYBER) within the School of Systems & Computing at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He previously served as a Lecturer at the University of Queensland's School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE). He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Singapore Management University (2018) and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Data61, CSIRO. He also visited Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2015. Current Role: Senior Lecturer, UNSW Institute for Cyber Security Former Role: Lecturer, University of Queensland Education: Ph.D. (Singapore Management University), Postdoc (Data61, CSIRO) His research spans automated vulnerability detection, mobile security, IoT security, network authentication, and graph-based adversarial robustness. Recent work focuses on drone configuration bugs, Android malware analysis via GNNs, federated learning privacy, and credential leakage in open-source projects. Key trends in his 2024-2025 publications include automated security analysis for embedded systems, deepfake detection in multimedia, and privacy-preserving mechanisms for distributed networks. He collaborates with institutions like Purdue University, Singapore Management University, and CSIRO Data61.

• Automated Vulnerability Detection and Repair
• Mobile Security
• IoT Security
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Dr. Cedryck Vaquette is a Research Fellow at the School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland. He is also an Affiliate of the Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3). His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and scaffold designs for dental and orthopedic applications. Dr. Vaquette holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree and has established himself as a leading researcher in tissue engineering with a particular focus on dental and bone regeneration. His work bridges the gap between materials science and clinical dentistry, developing solutions for complex regenerative challenges. University of Queensland - School of Dentistry Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3) His primary research interests include tissue engineering, biomaterials development, 3D printing for medical applications, dental implants, bone regeneration, and periodontal regeneration. Dr. Vaquette's work often involves the design and testing of novel scaffolds for soft and hard tissue regeneration, with a particular emphasis on creating clinically viable solutions for dental and orthopedic applications. Dr. Vaquette has secured significant funding from various sources including the International Team for Implantology Foundation, Australian Dental Research Fund Inc, University of Zurich, and Osteology Foundation. His current projects include understanding resorption patterns in vertically augmented bone and developing fiber-guiding scaffolds functionalized with Emdogain for periodontal regeneration. Understanding resorption patterns in vertically augmented bone (2023-2025) A Fibre guiding scaffold functionalised with Emdogain for periodontal regeneration (2023-2024) Dimensionally stable vertical bone augmentation using release bone morphogenetic protein 2 loaded 3D-printed Gelatine Methacrylate/mesoporous bioglass (2022-2024) Dr. Vaquette is actively supervising multiple PhD and Master's students, both as principal advisor and associate advisor. He frequently collaborates with Professor Saso Ivanovski on research projects and student supervision. His supervision portfolio includes projects on melt electrowritten scaffolds for oral soft tissue augmentation, tissue scaffolds for facial reconstruction, and bioresorbable metals as alternatives to titanium. His research has resulted in numerous publications spanning from 2004 to 2025, with a strong focus on scaffold design, biomaterials characterization, and regenerative approaches for dental and orthopedic applications.

• Tissue Engineering
• Biomaterials
• Dental Implants
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Glenn Porter is an Associate Professor at the University of New England’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in interdisciplinary work across forensic science, criminology, and art photography. An award-winning photographer, he holds qualifications including Ph.D. (Communication Arts), M.App.Sc.(Photog.), and ASIS FRPS credentials. His research examines humanity, environment, and being through visual narratives, aiming to effect social change. Projects include forensic applications in facial recognition, cultural heritage protection, and bloodstain analysis at crime scenes. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on forensic innovation and artistic expression, with recent works exploring facial biometrics, heritage conservation, and colonial historiography. Notable articles address forensic biosecurity and art crime. Awards include FRPS fellowship and finalist positions in international photography competitions. Extensive supervision includes 25+ higher-degree students across forensic imaging, criminology, and art practice.

• Forensic Science
• Art Photography
• Criminology
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Nick Dempsey is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Monash University's Department of Forensic Medicine and the Academic Division of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. His work integrates AI with forensic medicine, focusing on facial anatomy reconstruction from skeletal remains to aid missing persons identification. He collaborates with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to enhance guidelines for protecting human remains from unlawful killings. Dempsey holds a PhD in Forensic Medicine from Monash University, awarded in 2022. Education: PhD in Forensic Medicine: The Analysis of Skeletal Trauma in Medicolegal Contexts Research Interests: Forensic Anthropology & Medicine Machine Learning (Object Detection, Image Classification) Public Health (Epidemiology & Statistics) Key Contributions: Dempsey’s articles address medicolegal challenges in human rights investigations, femicide prevention via mixed methods, and machine learning applications in trauma analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in justice and gender equality. Awards: Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend (2018) Advising & Grants: Supervised an honours student on female homicide patterns and provided consultancy for Guatemala’s Forensic Anthropology Foundation and the UN OHCHR. His activities include developing international guidelines on human rights investigations. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions and Monash’s forensic medicine team.

• Forensic Anthropology and Medicine
• Machine Learning (Object Detection and Image Classification)
• Public Health (Epidemiology and Statistics)

Raul Fernandez Rojas is an Associate Professor in the Department of AI and Robotics at the University of Canberra. His research focuses on multimodal neurophysiological sensing, machine learning applications in healthcare, and pain assessment using technologies like fNIRS, EEG, and facial expression analysis. He leads projects integrating brain-body interactions in neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and dementia, and develops intelligent systems for driver distraction detection. Education: PhD (details unspecified) Research interests include cognitive workload analysis, sensor fusion for biomedical applications, and AI-driven diagnostics for mental and neurological conditions. His work spans clinical pain assessment, human-swarm interaction, and real-time monitoring systems. He has contributed to over 55 peer-reviewed publications and actively supervises PhD candidates in machine learning for neurophysiological applications. Current projects include a dementia detection initiative using machine learning and exercise interventions, funded from 2024–2026. He collaborates internationally on topics like head motion patterns for depression biomarkers and fNIRS-based pain assessment for non-verbal patients. Advising focuses on PhD projects involving neurophysiological sensors (EEG, fNIRS, etc.) and facial expression analysis for pain recognition. Grants include funding for multimodal signal fusion research and wearable sensor systems.

• Machine Learning
• Pain Assessment
• Neurophysiological Sensors
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Dr. Susan Coulson is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences, with expertise in neurological rehabilitation, particularly facial nerve disorders. She holds a PhD in Physiotherapy and has over 20 years of clinical and research experience in improving outcomes for patients with facial paralysis. She currently leads the Master of Physiotherapy Program and is an acting Course Director. Education: PhD (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney MAppSc (Exercise & Sport Science) BAppSc (Physiotherapy) Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) Research Interests: Dr. Coulson focuses on facial nerve rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, and the psychosocial impact of facial disorders. Her work includes developing treatment protocols for synkinesis, oral competence, and smile rehabilitation. She co-founded the Sydney Facial Nerve Service, a multidisciplinary initiative addressing facial nerve injuries from cancer, Bell's palsy, and developmental causes. Publications: Her research spans facial nerve assessment tools, botulinum toxin therapy, and telemedicine applications in facial paralysis care. Recent work explores oral competence measures and pelvic floor rehabilitation post-cancer surgery. Awards: Early Career Research Excellence Support Award (2008) Tempe Mann Award (2005) Australian Postgraduate Award (2002) Teaching/Grants: Dr. Coulson coordinates units in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, professional practice, and cultural competence. She has led grants on facial nerve neuroplasticity and observational learning techniques. Her team's projects include investigating cortical changes via fMRI in facial paralysis recovery. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Sydney Facial Nerve Service and collaborates with the Neurological Rehabilitation Research Group. She also contributes to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Group in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Facial Nerve Disorders
• Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
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Cunjian Chen is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Data Science & AI, Monash University, and a Research Fellow at Monash University Suzhou. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from West Virginia University and serves as an Associate Editor for journals like Neural Processing Letters and IET Image Processing. His research focuses on computer vision, deep learning, adversarial machine learning, and cross-spectral biometric systems. Notable contributions include advancements in thermal-to-visible face recognition, medical image segmentation, and robust adversarial defense mechanisms. Dr. Chen has received the Outstanding Area Chairs award at ICME 2021. He actively contributes to academic governance roles, including Tutorial Chair for IJCB and Area Chair for ICME, ICIP, ICASSP, IJCNN, and FG. He is currently accepting PhD and research assistant students in computer vision and deep learning, emphasizing innovative applications in security and healthcare. His research collaborations span global institutions, with recent work addressing challenges in cross-spectral imaging, medical AI, and adversarial robustness. Professional activities include patent engagements with the Monash Suzhou Research Institute. For further details, visit his personal website or Google Scholar profile .

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Medical Imaging
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Dr Shahnewaz Ali is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering's School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He is affiliated with the Centre for Robotics and holds a PhD from QUT and an MSc in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and biomedical applications, emphasizing wearable technology, surgical robotics, and sensor systems. Key research interests include AI-driven medical imaging, robotic surgery systems, and biomarker detection using wearable devices. His work spans sensor technologies for robotics, real-time surgical scene analysis, and predictive performance monitoring. Recent projects include developing a wearable monitoring system for stress biomarkers and advancing arthroscopic surgical techniques through 3D mapping and deep learning. Education: PhD, Queensland University of Technology MSc (Computer Engineering), Politecnico di Milano Dr Ali's publications cover topics like surgical scene restoration, microRNA-based performance prediction, and sensor development for medical robotics. His research bridges engineering and healthcare, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and robotic surgical precision. Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams at QUT and international institutions.

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Imaging
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Luca Fiorenza is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, affiliated with the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. He also holds an adjunct position as Senior Lecturer in Palaeoanthropology at the University of New England (Australia). His research focuses on functional morphology of the masticatory apparatus in humans and primates, particularly investigating how diet influenced human evolution. Fiorenza leads the Palaeodiet Research Lab (www.palaeodiet.org) and has published in high-impact journals like Nature , Journal of Human Evolution , and American Journal of Physical Anthropology . He has attracted over $3.1M in research funding, including multiple ARC-Discovery Projects. Research Interests : Functional morphology of the masticatory system, Neanderthal dietary adaptations, biomechanical analyses of dental structures, and the evolution of human dietary strategies. His work integrates digital anatomy, 3D modeling, and finite element analysis to explore evolutionary and ecological adaptations. Recent Research Trends : Fiorenza's 2024 publications emphasize Neanderthal dietary habits, biomechanical studies of dentition, and applications of machine learning in dental prosthetics. Earlier work includes investigations into Australopithecus diets and the functional implications of craniofacial morphology. Awards : Australia's Top Researcher (2020) Monash BDI Awards for Outstanding Achievement (2019) Grants & Funding : Four ARC-Discovery Projects totaling over $3.1M AUD, including studies on human dietary transitions and Neanderthal biomechanics. Labs & Teams : Director of the Palaeodiet Research Lab, collaborating internationally on projects involving European and Australian institutions. Active in training workshops on cranio-dental functional morphology and digital anatomy techniques.

• Human Evolution
• Anthropology
• Biomechanics
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Dr Theo Teo is a Research Fellow at the University of South Australia , specializing in Virtual Reality , Augmented Reality , and Human-Computer Interaction . He is affiliated with the UniSA STEM division and actively supervises research degrees. His research explores multimodal interaction , virtual embodiment , and remote collaboration in immersive environments. Recent work focuses on EEG-based preference decoding , gaze-oriented parallel views , and haptic feedback systems . Theo's publications span VR collaboration techniques , AR input interfaces , and embodiment experiments , emphasizing sensory feedback , social interaction , and task optimization in virtual environments.

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Associate Professor Claire Ashton-James, PhD, is a social psychologist and pain scientist at The University of Sydney's Northern Clinical School, specializing in interpersonal processes in healthcare and chronic/acute pain management. She teaches social aspects of pain within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, develops clinician workshops for emotional distress reduction, and holds leadership roles including Research Education Academic Director for the Northern Precinct. Key research themes: Patient-clinician communication , Social determinants of pain outcomes , Implicit bias in medical encounters , Group-based pain interventions , and Digital pain management tools Current projects address social consequences of orthognathic surgery , clinician characteristics' impact on pain expectations , and gabapentinoid use harms Recent publications focus on opioid tapering interventions , COVID-19's impact on chronic pain , and interpersonal trust mechanisms . She collaborates internationally and has secured over $13 million in competitive grants from organizations like the Ernest Heine Family Foundation. Active clinical affiliations: Pain Management Research Institute , Michael J Cousins Pain Management & Research Centre , and Charles Perkins Centre

• Interpersonal processes in healthcare
• Social support and wellbeing in treatment outcomes
• Pain modulation
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Stephen Wroe is a Professor in Evolutionary Biology at the School of Environmental and Rural Science, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law, University of New England (UNE), Australia. He is the Director of the Function, Evolution & Anatomy Research (FEAR) Lab, a multidisciplinary team collaborating with researchers from the University of Newcastle and University of New South Wales. His research integrates 3D imaging, finite element analysis, and biomechanics to explore evolutionary patterns in living and extinct animals. His primary research areas include: Palaeontology Physical Anthropology Biomechanics Cranial Mechanics Evolution of Carnivores and Marsupials 3D Modeling of Fossil and Extant Species Wroe’s recent research publications (2018–2021) reveal a strong trend in computational biomechanics and geometric morphometrics, applied to diverse taxa such as raptors, marsupials, primates, crocodiles, and early birds. His work frequently involves finite element analysis to simulate feeding behavior, cranial stress, and locomotion, contributing to understanding evolutionary adaptations. He has developed extensive 3D models from CT scans, enabling digital 'crash-testing' of skulls to assess functional performance. His scientific honors include: ARC Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award Fellow (2014–2016) ARC QEII Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (2006–2010) U2000 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Sydney (2000–2005) Wroe has supervised over two dozen higher degree research students, serving as primary supervisor for 14 PhD and 3 Honours students, and co-supervisor for 10 PhDs. He has been awarded five major Australian Research Council grants, supporting his innovative research in evolutionary biomechanics. He also coordinates the course ZOOL100 at UNE and mentors students in palaeontology and zoology. He leads the FEAR Lab, which uses cutting-edge 3D modeling and biomechanical simulation to investigate functional anatomy across evolutionary time. The lab collaborates widely and encourages student-led projects on diverse taxa, provided CT scan data is available.

• Palaeontology
• Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
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Jian He is a Teaching Professor at the School of Mathematics , Monash University, Australia. His research focuses on advancing cross-spectral biometric systems, medical image processing, generative adversarial networks (GANs), and robust machine learning. He has contributed significantly to improving face recognition technologies under challenging conditions such as thermal-to-visible spectrum translation and adversarial attacks. His work includes developing frameworks for medical imaging segmentation, enhancing security in biometric systems, and exploring novel applications in audio-visual synchronization and video generation. Key research themes include: Cross-spectral face recognition and thermal imaging analysis Medical image segmentation and 3D reconstruction Generative models for text-to-image synthesis and video generation Adversarial attacks and defense mechanisms in AI systems His publications demonstrate expertise in integrating deep learning with biometric security, healthcare AI, and computer vision applications. Notable contributions include surveys on cross-spectral recognition and innovations in latent diffusion models for high-quality video synthesis. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. He currently has no recorded advisees, though his research areas suggest potential collaborations in interdisciplinary teams focused on AI and medical imaging.

• Biometrics
• Computer Vision
• Medical Imaging
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Professor Peter Reher is a German-Australian academic and specialist in Oral Surgery, affiliated with the University of Queensland's School of Dentistry and serving as Director of the Oral Health Alliance. He holds a Professorship in Oral Surgery and has held leadership roles, including Deputy Head of School and Clinical Director at Griffith University. His expertise spans oral surgery, implantology, trauma management, and craniofacial reconstruction. He completed his dentistry degree at PUC-Minas (Brazil), a Master’s in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and a PhD at University College London's Eastman Dental Institute. His research focuses on dental implants, bone regeneration, temporomandibular disorders, and surgical techniques. He has authored textbooks on dental anatomy and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Awards include recognition from the Royal Society of Medicine and the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Education: Bachelor of Dentistry, PUC-Minas (1987) Master’s in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (1992) PhD in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University College London Eastman Dental Institute (1999) Research interests include implantology, tissue engineering, craniofacial disorders, and surgical innovation. His articles address topics like dental implant outcomes, bone regeneration, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. He has supervised numerous PhD/Master’s students and contributed to clinic accreditation standards in Australia. The Oral Health Alliance partnership between UQ and Metro North Health underscores his leadership in interdisciplinary oral health initiatives.

• Oral Surgery
• Implantology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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