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Yuval BermanView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Disease Modelling
• Geospatial Modelling
• Mathematical Epidemiology
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Yuval Berman is a PhD student and PartTime Lecturer at The University of Western Australia's UWA Medical School, affiliated with the Global Disease Modelling team and Geospatial Health and Development Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia under Professor Melissa Penny's supervision. He holds an Honours degree in Applied Mathematics from UWA (2022), where his thesis analyzed Western Australia's COVID-19 vulnerability using mobility data to assess outbreak risks and vaccination thresholds. His research specializes in computational disease modelling , integrating geospatial and mathematical epidemiology approaches to address malaria transmission dynamics and epidemic control strategies. Current work focuses on spatiotemporal malaria prevalence modelling in sub-Saharan Africa and age-specific infection patterns. Publication trends reveal a trajectory from computational sports analytics (2022) to high-impact public health research, with recent work centering on malaria burden estimation (2025) and pandemic response optimization (2023) using geospatial and mobility data. Key recognitions include: Forrest Research Scholarship Research Training Program Stipend Ernest & Evelyn Havill Shacklock HDR Top-Up Scholarship Funded by competitive research grants, he contributed as a 2024 Research Assistant at the Malaria Atlas Project but has no advisees. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and wellbeing. Embedded in The Kids Research Institute's Global Disease Modelling team, he collaborates on computational tools for malaria elimination and epidemic preparedness across resource-limited settings.

• Combustion Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Conversion
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Dongke Zhang is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) , where he serves as Director of the UWA Centre for Energy. He holds concurrent research professorships at the Institute of Coal Chemistry (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan) , Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Processing Technology , and Beijing University . With a career spanning academia, industry, and international collaborations, his work focuses on combustion science, energy systems, and environmental technologies. Research Interests include: Combustion science (coal, biomass, municipal waste) Reaction engineering (catalysis, homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions) Energy conversion (hydrogen economy, syngas processes) Environmental technologies (NOx/SOx control, photocatalysis) Process design (fluidised beds, short contact time reactors) Scientific Awards : Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (FTSE) Fellow of Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) Chartered Engineer (CEng, CPEng) John Curtin Distinguished Professor (2007-present) Grants & Projects (2015-2025): Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (combustion under microgravity, lignite upgrading) BHP Billiton collaborations (spontaneous combustion control, shale classification) National Natural Science Foundation grants (coal gasification, syngas conversion) International collaborations with Chinese Academy of Sciences (syngas to diesel, bioenergy) Labs & Teams : Leads the Centre for Energy at UWA and collaborates with industry partners in coal, hydrogen, and environmental technologies.

Abigail KoayView profile

Research Fellow

• Cyber Security
• Machine Learning
• Industrial Control System (ICS) Security
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Dr. Abigail Koay is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Her research focuses on cybersecurity, machine learning applications in industrial systems, and healthcare technology. She has contributed to projects such as real-time cyber-attack detection using weakly supervised learning, supported by UQ Cyber Seed Funding (2021–2022). Her work spans multiple disciplines including: Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) IoT network anomaly detection using fog-assisted frameworks Machine learning for medical imaging (e.g., glaucoma detection) AI-driven cybersecurity strategies for smart grids Recent publications highlight advancements in: Irregular time series analysis using GNNs Positive-unlabeled learning with random forests Domain generalization in retinal image analysis Dr. Koay has authored/co-authored 15+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like Frontiers of Computer Science , IEEE Access , and conferences including NeurIPS and ISGT Asia. She collaborates with industry partners on projects like Plan2Defend for smart grid security and SDGen for synthetic cybersecurity dataset generation. Her research integrates theoretical machine learning with practical cybersecurity challenges, emphasizing real-world applicability in critical infrastructure and healthcare systems.

Luke StricklandView profile

Research Fellow

• Prospective Memory
• Executive Function
• Cognitive Processes
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Luke Strickland is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia, with 30 research outputs and an h-index of 12. His work bridges cognitive psychology and human factors, focusing on real-world applications in high-stakes environments like submarine operations and automation systems. His research expertise spans: Prospective Memory (100% fingerprint match) Executive Function (36%) Cognitive Processes (26%) Automation Failure (15%) Human Decision Making (11%) Traffic Control (11%) Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a cohesive trend: investigating cognitive control mechanisms during multitasking under time pressure, human learning of automation reliability, and team communication dynamics in simulated control rooms. His work combines experimental paradigms with computational modeling to address gaps in human-automation teaming. Dr. Strickland maintains active international collaborations across eight similar-profile researchers, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being through applied cognitive science. He has supervised at least one student, as indicated by institutional records.

Wei Wen WongView profile

Researcher

• Epitaxy
• Semiconductor Materials
• Photonics
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Dr. Wei Wen Wong is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Research School of Physics, Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS). He holds a PhD from ANU (2023) and a Bachelor's degree from Multimedia University, Malaysia (2016). Previously, he worked as a Product and Failure Analysis Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor (2016–2018). His research focuses on epitaxy of low-dimensional semiconductor structures and design/fabrication of photonic, optoelectronic, and metasurface devices. Key areas include quantum dot lasers, microring resonators, parity-time symmetric cavities, and InP-based nanowire structures. He has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Nano Letters , Laser & Photonics Reviews , and ACS Nano . Education: Bachelor of Engineering, Multimedia University (2016) PhD in Physics, ANU (2023) Dr. Wong’s work emphasizes Bayesian optimization for laser design, single-photon sources , and metasurface integration . His research bridges semiconductor epitaxy with advanced optical systems, targeting applications in quantum photonics and low-threshold lasers. Notable Awards: Jim Williams Award (ANU, 2023) Global Young Scientists Summit (2023) His lab collaboration focuses on InP nanowire heterostructures and quasi-bound states in micro-cavities . Current projects explore scalability of single-photon sources using droplet epitaxy and AI-driven laser optimization.

Choon Jie WongView profile

Academic

• Process control and simulation
• Electrochemistry
• Engineering instrumentation
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Choon Jie Wong is an Associate Lecturer and Early Career Academic Fellow at UNSW Sydney's School of Chemical Engineering. He specialises in process control and electrochemical energy systems, focusing on aluminium smelting cell optimization and energy management. His research, supported by the ARC IESS Hub, aims to integrate smelting processes into virtual energy storage systems. He collaborates with global aluminium industries on projects exceeding A$2M, addressing energy efficiency and manufacturing flexibility. Education: PhD and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) from UNSW Sydney. Awards include a University Medal, two Dean’s Awards, and multiple scholarships. Teaching roles span undergraduate and postgraduate courses in process dynamics, control, and modeling. Research Interests: High-temperature systems, phase change in electrolytic cells, estimation/control technologies, and industrial process modeling. Awards: Recognized for academic excellence and research contributions through medals, honours, and scholarships. Grants/Advising: Industrial projects totaling A$2M+; supervises research in aluminium smelting dynamics and control. Labs/Teams: Member of the Computer Process Control Group under Prof. Jie Bao and Emeritus Prof. Maria Skyllas-Kazacos. Involved in the ARC IESS Hub and UNSW's Industrial Transformation Research initiatives.

Niraj LalView profile

Research Fellow

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Cell Technology
• Energy Policy
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Dr. Niraj (Nij) Lal is a Visiting Fellow at the ANU Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems within the College of Science at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge (2012, Gates Scholar) and a BSc (Hons) from ANU (2007). His roles include Principal at AEMO, Project Lead for the Energy Security Board’s Post-2025 Market Design Program, and host of ABC’s Imagine This . He has authored two children’s science books, including Henry the Flying Emu , and contributed to overviews of renewable energy systems, grid services, and solar cell nanophotonics. Education: PhD (Cambridge, 2012), BSc (ANU, 2007) Awards: ABC Top 5 Scientists Under 40, Eureka Prize, Walkley Award Research: Focus on renewable energy grids, solar cell innovation, and science communication His work bridges academia, policy, and public engagement, with key contributions to energy market design, distributed energy resources, and education initiatives. He has advised governments and organizations like the Australian Energy Market Operator and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Exciton Science.

• Biomechanical Engineering
• Neurotrauma
• Imaging Techniques (MRI/MR Elastography)
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Professor Lynne Bilston is a leading academic in Biomedical Engineering at UNSW Sydney, affiliated with the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience Research Australia. Her research focuses on biomechanics of nervous system injury, neurotrauma mechanisms, and imaging techniques such as MRI/MR elastography. She explores how mechanical loading affects neural tissues across scales—from molecular to whole-body dynamics—to inform injury prevention and treatment. Expertise: Biomechanical engineering, neural tissue mechanics, obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric biomechanics. Affiliations: Chair of Australian Standards Committee for Child Restraints, Fellow of Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Her work integrates clinical imaging (e.g., tagged MRI, MR elastography) with computational modeling to study conditions like syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, and spinal fluid dynamics. She also investigates child restraint safety, publishing extensively on injury prevention and restraint design. Key contributions include over 150 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on injury mechanisms, imaging innovations, and public health interventions. Awards include a Fellowship from the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

David TsaiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biomedical Engineering
• Microelectronics
• Neural Interfaces
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Dr. David Tsai is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), jointly appointed between Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He leads the Biomedical Microsystems Lab , focusing on miniature microelectronic devices for brain-machine interfaces and subcutaneous biosensing. His research has been continuously funded by the NHMRC since 2013, including an ongoing Ideas grant for soft brain-machine interfaces. He has secured >$3.8M in total funding, with support from the Kavli Foundation and ARC Linkage Infrastructure Grants . His work has appeared in Nature Communications , Nature Nanotechnology , and IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems . Scientific Recognition: IEEE EMBC Student Paper Award (twice) IEEE EMBC Best Papers Award NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship (2013-2017) Kavli Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2012-2013) Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2012), UNSW MBiomedE (2007), UNSW BE (Software, First Class Honours) (2007), UNSW Research Themes: Development of ultra-dense microelectrode arrays for cellular-resolution electrophysiology, computational modeling of retinal responses to electrical stimulation, and standardization of neurotechnology data formats. His lab collaborates with industry partners like LeafLabs LLC , BlackRock Microsystems , and Contactile .

• Mechanical Engineering
• Dynamic Systems
• Signal Processing
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Md Imam Hossain is a Tutor at the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology , University of Technology Sydney. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering (Research) from UTS. His work focuses on mechanical design, dynamic systems, and biomechanics applications in sports safety. Education : B.Mech.Eng., M.Eng.(Res) (UTS) Teaching : Courses in Mechanical Vibration, Dynamic Systems, and Control Research Areas : Mechanical design, signal processing, sports biomechanics, impact attenuation, simulation modeling Hossain's research integrates mechanical engineering with biomechanics , particularly in greyhound racing and trampoline dynamics . His publications demonstrate expertise in sensors , numerical modeling , and sports infrastructure optimization . Key article trends include: Quantifying g-forces and injury risks in greyhound racing Dynamical modeling of trampoline park safety Simulation platforms for multi-variable motion analysis Software-defined network implementations Acceleration and jerk analysis in animal locomotion Impact attenuation material testing He contributes to industry projects through funded research in system automation , data acquisition , and software development for mechanical systems.

Adnan SufianView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Granular Materials
• Internal Erosion
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Academic Profile Dr. Adnan Sufian is a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering at the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). He holds a PhD (2017) and BE (2012) in Civil Engineering from UNSW, with research visits to MIT. Prior academic roles include positions at Imperial College London and the University of Queensland. He also has industry experience at SMEC Australia on major infrastructure projects. Research Focus Dr. Sufian specializes in multi-scale mechanics of granular materials, investigating fluid-particle interactions through computational (DEM, CFD-DEM), experimental, and theoretical approaches. His work addresses geotechnical challenges including erosion, landslides, and contaminant transport, with applications in infrastructure, environmental management, and industrial processes. Current projects focus on internal erosion in dams, particle migration, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Publications & Trends Recent articles (2019-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on granular material behavior under hydraulic/mechanical stresses, featuring advanced computational techniques like pore-network modeling and coupled CFD-DEM. Key themes include internal erosion mechanisms, filtration dynamics, soil-fluid interactions, and microstructural analysis. Publications consistently appear in top geotechnical journals including Geotechnique and Computers and Geotechnics . Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award (Early Career Researcher), Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics (2019) Best Paper Award (Postgraduate Student), Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics (2015) UNSW Geotechnical Discipline Prize (2011) Grants & Projects ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2024-2026): Predicting internal erosion in dams using real-time coupled experiments ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship (2023-2026): Safeguarding dams/levees from internal erosion NSERC Alliance Award (2023-2024): Internal erosion in hydroelectric dams (with Zheng) Research Leadership Supervises HDR projects on transport processes in granular media, particle shape effects on erosion, and flood-impacted infrastructure. Collaborates with physicists and mathematicians to study emergent granular phenomena. Co-organizes the European Working Group on Internal Erosion Symposium and holds memberships in the Australian Geomechanics Society and Engineers Australia.

Michael FarrellView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Brain Research
• Pain
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Michael Farrell is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences at Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how the brain regulates the internal state of the body through neuroimaging techniques. Research Interests: Dr. Farrell specializes in functional brain imaging (fMRI, PET) to investigate interoceptive sensations such as pain, cough, thirst, and temperature, as well as associated regulatory behaviors and autonomic responses. His work aims to uncover the neural mechanisms underlying chronic conditions like chronic cough and thirst dysregulation. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2021–2024) demonstrate a strong focus on cough hypersensitivity, pain modulation, and sensory processing using advanced neuroimaging. The research integrates human behavioral studies with brain activity mapping, particularly in brainstem and cortical regions involved in respiratory and sensory control. Scientific Awards: No awards are mentioned in the provided text. Grants and Advising: Dr. Farrell has served as Primary Chief Investigator on NHMRC-funded projects including 'Neural dysfunction in chronic cough' (2013–2015) and 'Dissecting the central organisation of cough neural networks' (2015–2018), and as Associate Investigator on other collaborative projects. While no students are listed, he collaborates extensively with researchers such as Professor Stuart Mazzone and Michael Fahey. Labs and Teams: He is part of a research network investigating brain-body interactions, particularly in respiratory and sensory neuroscience, with collaborations across Monash University and external institutions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to brain health and well-being.

Alireza HeidarianView profile

Research Fellow

• Experimental Fluid Dynamics
• Hydrogen Energy Systems
• Applied Microfluidics
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Alireza Heidarian is a Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, affiliated with the Laboratory for Turbulence Research in Aerospace and Combustion (LTRAC). He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from RMIT University and is actively engaged in experimental and numerical research in fluid dynamics and energy systems. Research Interests: Dr. Heidarian's research focuses on experimental fluid dynamics , hydrogen energy systems , and applied microfluidics . His work spans high-speed flow diagnostics, multiphase flows, and advanced energy storage technologies. He applies fundamental fluid mechanics to solve real-world challenges in clean energy, biomedical devices, and industrial systems. Key areas include turbulent boundary layers, slurry electrodes for flowable batteries, and microfluidic platforms for hydrogen storage and drug delivery. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2017–2025) reflect a consistent focus on hydrogen storage in slurry electrodes , microfluidic reactor design , and aerodynamic analysis . The work combines experimental techniques like PIV with numerical modeling, emphasizing scalability and industrial application. Topics such as microbubble generation, current collector optimization, and ground effect aerodynamics demonstrate interdisciplinary reach. Scientific Contributions: Active contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. Secured research funding from national and international agencies for multidisciplinary projects. Open-access publications with peer-reviewed impact in journals like Journal of Power Sources , Energy , and Physics of Fluids . Advising and Grants: Dr. Heidarian is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised research in experimental fluid mechanics and energy systems. He has led projects on hydrogen storage, compressed air energy systems, and biomedical microdevices, supported by competitive grants. His collaborations span institutions and industries focused on sustainable technology development. Laboratory Affiliation: He is a key member of the Laboratory for Turbulence Research in Aerospace and Combustion (LTRAC), where he conducts advanced flow diagnostics and develops next-generation energy solutions using state-of-the-art experimental setups.

Gregory SheardView profile

Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Natural Convection
• Heat Transfer
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Gregory Sheard is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, where he leads the Sheard Lab. He has been a permanent faculty member since 2006 and is actively involved in research, teaching, and PhD supervision. His work is centered on computational fluid dynamics, with applications in natural convection, heat transfer, and magnetohydrodynamics. Research Interests: His research spans fluid mechanics , heat transfer , magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) , flow stability , and rotating flows . He develops advanced numerical codes based on spectral-element methods to simulate incompressible flows, including linear stability and transient growth analyses. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) show a growing interdisciplinary focus, combining fluid dynamics with renewable energy systems, particularly in hydrogen production , microgrids , and techno-economic analysis . Earlier works emphasize fundamental fluid mechanics, including quasi-2D flows , wake dynamics , and thermal convection . The integration of computational modeling with real-world energy applications marks a significant evolution in his research trajectory. Faculty of Engineering Kenneth Hunt Medal Monash University Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal Young Researcher Fellowship Award for Exemplary Research in Fluid Mechanics Advising and Grants: Dr. Sheard has supervised 8 PhD students to completion and examined 9 PhD theses and over 150 journal manuscripts. He has secured over $2.2 million in nationally competitive grant funding and maintains continuous access to high-performance computing facilities worth over $100,000 annually. He is actively accepting new PhD students for research in natural convection, MHD, bluff-body flows, and rotating flows. Laboratory and Professional Engagement: He founded and maintains The Sheard Lab , which specializes in high-fidelity numerical simulations of fluid flows. He has organized major conferences, including the 9th Australasian Natural Convection Workshop (2015) and the International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Minerals and Process Industries (2006, 2009, 2012). He has chaired numerous technical sessions and advised on international conference committees.

• Learning and Teaching
• Computer Education
• Serious Games
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Dr. Julian Dermoudy is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Learning and Teaching) in the School of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Tasmania. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has received national and institutional recognition for his pedagogical contributions. His roles have included Head of School, Associate Dean, and Course Coordinator, reflecting his leadership in academic administration. His teaching spans the Bachelor of ICT and Master of ITS programs. Research Interests: Learning and Teaching Innovations Computing Education and Curriculum Design Serious Games and Gamification for Behavior Change Multimodal Analysis and Verification Parallelism and Software Engineering Funded Projects: UTAS Internal Funding: Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in Curriculum (2021-2021) Advising: Supervised 11 doctoral candidates across domains like biometric authentication, ICT curriculum design, and mobile technology impact. Recent students include Simon Stanton (Cooperative Intent) and Shahan Chowdhury (Collaborative In-Store Shopping). Labs/Teams: Active in curriculum redesign initiatives and educational technology innovation, particularly in VR and gamification applications.