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Professor Simon Buckingham Shum is a leading academic in Learning Informatics at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), serving as inaugural Director of the Connected Intelligence Centre since 2014. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, and Learning Analytics to develop AI-driven tools like OnTask that enhance student belonging through personalized feedback. Key research areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Learning Analytics, AI in Education, Collective Intelligence Recent work focuses: LLM-augmented qualitative analysis, Belonging Analytics frameworks, and ethical AI implementation in education CIC received the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Student Experience Award for scaling OnTask across multiple faculties. His contributions span over 30 years, including founding roles at The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute and innovations in Open Educational Resources (OER), SocialLearn, and FutureLearn platforms. Notable awards: 2024 Student Experience Award (OnTask), Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), DEFI STRI Researcher at University of Cambridge Education: B.Sc. in Psychology (York), M.Sc. in Ergonomics (UCL), PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (York) He leads multidisciplinary collaborations with teams across Business, Law, and Education faculties, pioneering tools like Theme Explorer and Qreframer bot. His recent focus on the "metacrisis" reframes educational technology’s role in addressing global systemic challenges through transdisciplinary approaches.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Learning Analytics
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Professor Shaun Larkin is a part-time academic at the School of Public Health , University of Sydney, specializing in Health Policy and Financing . He is affiliated with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre . With a career spanning executive roles at HCF and non-executive directorships in health startups, his work bridges academia and industry. Education : Harvard Business School alumnus with a HlthScD, MBA, MHSc, and BHA. His research focuses on health economics , health policy , and health services management , emphasizing: Translational research in healthcare financing Trends in private-public healthcare partnerships Price transparency in private health insurance Leadership in health systems Chronic disease management Quality use of medicines His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work in: Psychiatric services data standardization (2000) Heart disease and diabetes management (2013-2015) Telehealth interventions (2017-2018) Private sector policy frameworks (2019-2020) Saudi Arabian health reforms (2022-present) Private equity in healthcare (2025) As an advisor, he currently supervises research students on topics including: Quality use of medicines in Saudi Arabia Sustainable financial models for private hospitals Patient-reported outcome measures in Australia He also contributes to the Leeder Centre and engages with global health startups as an investor and advisor.

• Health economics
• Health policy
• Health services and management
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Demetris Christodoulou is an Associate Professor in Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney. He holds a BEcon from Piraeus University, an MSc(Fin) from the University of York (UK), and a PhD from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). His research focuses on applying data analytics, econometrics, and visualization techniques to financial analysis, equity valuation, life insurance, and financial advice. He co-directs the PEMA research group, specializing in productivity and performance measurement analytics, and previously led the MEAFA research group (2007–2022). He has collaborated extensively with industry partners including Deloitte and Australian insurers, and developed training programs for over 1,000 executives. His work includes open-source contributions to Stata software and the Graph Workflow platform, alongside $662k in workshop-generated funds supporting academic programs. He has advised multiple PhD students and taught at leading universities globally. Education: BEcon in Economics (Econometrics), Piraeus University MSc in Finance, University of York (UK) PhD in Accounting and Financial Analysis, Athens University of Economics and Business His research interests span financial reporting models, life insurance underwriting strategies, and behavioral finance. Recent projects address dishonesty mitigation in insurance disclosures and the adviser effect on customer disclosures. He has published widely in top journals like the Review of Accounting Studies and Stata Journal , and his work was featured in The Australian for insights on insurance fraud reduction. He maintains international collaborations, including visiting roles at Columbia Business School and the University of Cyprus, and serves on advisory boards for organizations like Behaviour.ai. Publications highlight methodological innovations in econometrics and visualization, with 2025's upcoming Stata Journal paper advancing time-series analysis techniques. His grants include partnerships with industry on longitudinal studies of insured lives, aiming to improve risk modeling and public policy insights.

• Financial Analysis
• Equity Valuation
• Life Insurance
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Professor Victor Fung is a leading academic in neurology and motor control at the Sydney Medical School , University of Sydney. He serves as Director of the Movement Disorders Unit at Westmead Hospital and holds prominent roles in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (President) and the Asia Pacific Affairs Committee of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists. His research focuses on Parkinson's disease , dystonia , tremor , and movement disorder genetics , with over 250 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 61. His work spans Clinical trials for Parkinson's treatments (e.g., foslevodopa/foscarbidopa infusion, incobotulinumtoxinA) Genetic studies on dystonia and Parkinsonism Neurophysiological assessments of tremor and balance Development of screening tools for dystonia and Parkinson's complications Key article trends highlight genetic diversity in dystonia, neuroinflammatory mechanisms in tremor, and behavioral neurology in Parkinson's disease. He contributes to editorial boards of npj Parkinson's Disease , Journal of Clinical Movement Disorders , and Faculty Opinions . While no explicit student lists are provided, his collaborations span global institutions. His clinical work at Westmead Hospital addresses device-assisted therapies and complex movement disorders.

• Neurology
• Movement Disorders
• Parkinson's Disease
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Dr. IKM Mokhtarul Wadud is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at The University of Sydney, Australia. Previously, he held roles as Senior Lecturer at Deakin University, Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, and Assistant Professor at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Wollongong in 2001. His research focuses on productivity analysis, macroeconomic policy, energy economics, and applied econometric modeling. Notable contributions include co-authoring the Asia Pacific edition of Introductory Econometrics (Cengage Learning) and publishing in journals like Economic Modelling and Energy Policy . His recent work addresses financial sustainability strategies in higher education during the pandemic and the impact of economic policy uncertainty on property prices in Australia. Dr. Wadud has presented at international conferences and served as a reviewer for multiple journals. His research spans diverse regions, including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, with analyses of oil price volatility, monetary policy effects, and industrial competitiveness.

• Productivity Analysis
• Macroeconomic Policy
• Energy Economics
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Professor Judy Kay is a leading academic in Computer Science at the University of Sydney, holding a Chair in Human-Centred Technology Research within the Faculty of Engineering and IT. Her work focuses on designing personalized systems that empower users to control their data, particularly in lifelong learning and health contexts. She leads the Human Centred Technology Research Cluster and is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education (IJAIED). Education: Studied at the University of Sydney, inspired to pursue academia due to its multidisciplinary environment and student collaboration opportunities. Research interests include user modeling, scrutable AI systems, and interfaces for personal informatics. Current projects span virtual reality learning environments, health data dashboards, and ethical AI transparency. Her work has led to commercialized technologies like the Personis system. Publications include over 200 peer-reviewed works in top venues like CHI, UbiComp, and AIED conferences. Awards highlight her contributions to computing education and AIED, including the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Advises 4 current PhD/Master’s students focusing on topics like Open Learner Models in VR and health decision-making tools. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across computer science, health sciences, and education. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in the School of Computer Science and collaborates with the Charles Perkins Centre on health-related projects.

• Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)
• User Modeling
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Laura Robinson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology , University of Wollongong. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and extensive teaching experience in behavioral sciences, statistics, and applied psychology. Education : PhD in Psychology (2017), Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (2010), Bachelor of Psychology (2009), and Bachelor of Aviation (2004) Her research focuses on vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth, with expertise in substance use disorders, eating disorders, mental health comorbidity, and health equity. She has published extensively on residential treatment outcomes, continuing care interventions, and stigma reduction in mental healthcare. Recent publications highlight longitudinal analyses of psychological distress, weight stigma, and integrated approaches to substance use and physical health. She supervises PhD students on topics like veterans' mental health, methamphetamine use, and suicide prevention. Laura has received funding from internal and external sources, including grants for stimulant use interventions and health literacy studies. She serves on committees like the Australasian Professional Society for Alcohol and Drugs and contributes to peer-reviewed journals as a reviewer.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Substance Use Disorders
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Dr. Vasileios Stavropoulos is the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research at RMIT University's Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on behavioral addictions, digital phenotyping, and the psychological impacts of digital media, particularly in gaming and social media contexts. He supervises numerous research projects addressing topics like cyber-phenotyping via text mining, disordered gaming, and the interplay between digital media and mental health. Key research interests include the psychological mechanisms underlying problematic gaming and social media use, network analysis of addiction symptomologies, and the role of user-avatar bonds in behavioral disorders. His work integrates machine learning and behavioral science to predict and analyze addictive behaviors. Dr. Stavropoulos has published extensively on gaming disorder, social media addiction, and the mental health implications of digital media use. His collaborations span clinical psychology, public health, and computational methods, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to addressing modern behavioral challenges. He is actively engaged in higher degree research governance at RMIT, overseeing doctoral programs and fostering innovation in research methodologies. His contributions include developing scales for measuring addiction behaviors and advancing longitudinal studies on mental health correlations with digital engagement.

• Clinical Sciences
• Psychology
• Communication and Media Studies
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Professor Irena Koprinska is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science, University of Sydney, specializing in Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Neural Networks. Her research focuses on practical applications in education, health, and energy sectors. She has received multiple awards, including the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (2017, 2008) and Best Paper Awards at CHI 2019 and other conferences. Koprinska has supervised 11 PhD and over 60 Honours students, many of whom have won prestigious scholarships like the Google Fellowship. Education: PhD and MSc in Computer Science, MEd in Higher Education. Research Interests: Develops algorithms for pattern extraction and predictive modeling in healthcare (e.g., sleep apnea prediction), education (student behavior analysis), and energy (solar power forecasting). Her work bridges algorithmic innovation with multidisciplinary collaboration. Publications: Over 100 articles in top journals/conferences, emphasizing applications of machine learning in health, energy, and education. Recent works include deep learning for sleep apnea and ensemble methods for solar forecasting. Awards: Highlighted awards include the Dean’s Teaching Awards, Best Paper recognitions, and the Thompson Research Fellowship (2018). Advising & Grants: Currently supervises Hanxue Yao. Previously led initiatives like the Data Science for Social Good workshop at ECML PKDD. Served as Associate Head for Research Education and Sub-Dean for Teaching & Learning. Labs/Teams: Leads the Computer Human Adapted Interaction Research Group, focusing on human-centric technology solutions.

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Neural Networks
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Associate Professor Ken Chung is affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Project Management, serving as Associate Head of Education. He holds a PhD (University of Sydney) and dual undergraduate degrees (B.Sc (Hons I), B.Com). His research focuses on social network theory applied to stakeholder engagement in projects, healthcare coordination, and complex systems. Notable awards include the 2021 Faculty of Engineering Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and a PMI grant for infrastructure stakeholder engagement research. He has collaborated with organizations like NSW Department of Planning, Google, and Western Sydney Airport. Teaching includes courses like ENGG1850 and PMGT5871. Current projects explore stakeholder analysis, community engagement in infrastructure, and healthcare networks. His expertise spans 20+ years, with international partnerships at Webster Vienna and University of Southern Denmark. Professional activities include editorial roles, ARC grant reviewing, and industry advisory roles. Education highlights: PhD in Information Technologies (2009, Sydney), prior lectureship at University of Wollongong. Industry experience includes Telstra Messaging Group and DoubleClick Australia. Research integrates social physics principles, examining network structures' impact on project success, healthcare outcomes, and organizational behavior. Grants include ARC DP-funded health research and PMI-funded infrastructure studies. Key themes include network-based models for stakeholder engagement, project management innovation, and social capital utilization.

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Social Network Theory
• Project Management
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Emmanuel Stamatakis is a Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health). He holds NHMRC Leadership Fellowships (2021-2025 and 2026-2030) and leads the Charles Perkins Centre's Physical Activity & Exercise Theme. His research focuses on lifestyle behaviors' impacts on cardiometabolic conditions, cancer, and cardiovascular health, using large-scale cohort studies and wearable device data. Key roles include directing the Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub and co-chairing WHO's Physical Activity Guidelines Development Group. Education: PhD from University of Bristol (2003), post-doctoral training at University College London. He leads the ProPASS consortium, involving 45 cohorts with wearable data. Over 460 peer-reviewed publications, including Clarivate's Highly Cited list since 2019. Research interests integrate physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep analytics with clinical outcomes. Current projects explore wearables-based measurement innovations, SPAN (sleep-physical activity-nutrition) synergies, and intervention designs for GLP-1 receptor agonist users. Recent articles emphasize VILPA (vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) benefits, sleep-cardiovascular links, and multimodal lifestyle optimization. Awards include Australia's Top Researcher in Sports Medicine and multiple NHMRC grants. Supervises PhD projects on physical activity measurement and intervention design. Active in 50+ peer-reviewed journals and national/international funding bodies.

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Cardiometabolic Health
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John Eastwood is a **Clinical Professor** affiliated with the **University of Sydney** (School of Public Health) and holds adjunct roles at UNSW Sydney and Griffith University. He specializes in **public health, child health policy, and integrated care**, with a focus on vulnerable populations. His current roles include Director of Community Paediatrics at Sydney Local Health District, Director of the Early Years Research Group, and leader of the Healthy Homes and Neighborhoods Integrated Care Initiative. **Education**: PhD, MBChB (Medicine), DCH (Diploma of Child Health), and multiple other credentials in public health and health management. **Research Interests** include: - Sector capacity building - Trans-generational health transmission - Integrated care models for children and families - Maternal and child health equity **Grants & Projects**: Secured $29M in government funding for initiatives like Aboriginal home visiting programs, perinatal coordination, and place-based interventions in disadvantaged communities. Recent work includes a $1.5M grant (2015-17) for integrated care for vulnerable families. **Professional Activities**: Executive member of the International Society for Social Paediatrics, chairs NSW Regional Committee of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), and advises the WHO on child health. **Research Collaborations**: Leads the Sydney-based Early Years Research Group (affiliated with multiple universities) conducting projects such as EMR data linkage studies, refugee child longitudinal studies, and evaluations of integrated care programs.

• Public Health
• Pediatrics
• Child Health Policy
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Dr. Jannah Baker is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in Statistics specializing in Bayesian spatiotemporal modelling of chronic diseases, alongside dual postgraduate diplomas in Public Health and Statistics. Her clinical background includes five years as a practicing physician. Her research focuses on cancer prevention (breast, endometrial, melanoma), spatiotemporal disease modeling, health economics, and clinical trial design. She has led projects on sepsis detection systems, diabetes management, and surgical outcomes analysis. Notable contributions include a seminal systematic review on fertility-sparing endometrial cancer treatments referenced in international guidelines. Jannah has attracted $6M+ in collaborative funding and oversees grants such as the 2023 NHMRC-funded ROADMAP trial and a Department of Health-funded study on pediatric sepsis management. Her work spans 50+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like Journal of Medical Internet Research and PLOS One . Professional activities include clinical trials statistics, health economics analysis, and implementation science lectures. She has mentored multiple research teams and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0002-2208-6584).

• Breast Cancer Prevention
• Spatiotemporal Disease Modelling
• Health Economics
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Dr. John Males is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney and Director of Ophthalmology Training at Sydney Eye Hospital. His clinical and research expertise focuses on corneal surgery, cataract surgery, and laser vision correction. He pioneered Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) in Australia and is conducting clinical trials on Collagen Cross-Linking for keratoconus. His research spans corneal transplantation techniques, refractive error management, and ocular surface regeneration. Dr. Males holds roles as a consultant at major hospitals and serves as an examiner for the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Research interests include corneal biomechanics, surgical innovation for keratoconus, and outcomes analysis of cross-linking therapies. He leads studies on corneal densitometry, dry eye correlations, and long-term efficacy of surgical interventions. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research in regenerative medicine and ocular surface engineering. Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing corneal transplantation advancements, keratoconus management, and surgical complication resolution. His contributions to global consensus guidelines for endothelial keratoplasty highlight leadership in standardizing surgical practices.

• Ophthalmology
• Corneal Surgery
• Laser Vision Correction
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Kim A. Johnston is a Professor in the School of Advertising, Marketing & PR at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research focuses on public relations, community engagement, disaster management communication, and stakeholder relationships. She has authored over 90 publications, including the influential Handbook of Communication Engagement (2018). Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing resilience-building in vulnerable communities, social impact assessment, and organizational communication strategies. Education & Roles: Holds a PhD in Strategic Communication (QUT, 2011). Served as lead researcher in multiple projects funded by organizations like Natural Hazards Research Australia and Healthy Waterways. Research Highlights: Pioneered frameworks like the 'Authenticity Matrix for Community Engagement' (2019) and 'Co-orientation on Social Impact' (2025). Her work on disaster preparedness has informed policy through systematic reviews and toolkit development. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborated with institutions such as Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and Murray-Darling Basin stakeholders. Projects include assessing stakeholder engagement in water governance and evaluating community flood experiences post-2022. Labs/Teams: Active in QUT's Business School research clusters on strategic communication and CSR. Leads interdisciplinary teams in disaster resilience and employee engagement studies.

• Public Relations
• Disaster Management Communication
• Community Engagement
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