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Associate Professor Helen McGuire is affiliated with the University of Sydney, holding a position in the School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is a member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on applying cytometry techniques, particularly mass cytometry (CyTOF), to study immune system dynamics in diseases such as cancer, infections, and cardiovascular conditions. She has been instrumental in launching mass cytometry in Australian medical research as part of Prof Barbara Fazekas’ team at the Ramaciotti Facility for Human Systems Biology. Education: BMedSci (UNSW), PhD in Immunology from Garvan Institute of Medical Research (2011). Professional Roles: Councillor of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry, Marylou Ingram Scholar, past President of the Australasian Cytometry Society, and past Councillor of the Australian & NZ Society for Immunology. Her research interests emphasize translational immunology, with a focus on immune checkpoint blockade in cancer, cytokine signaling in inflammatory diseases, and biomarker discovery for atherosclerosis. She investigates T cell responses, CAR T cell therapy, and immunological mechanisms in conditions like multiple sclerosis and endometriosis. Her work bridges clinical applications and advanced cytometry methodologies for disease prediction and treatment efficacy. Recent publications highlight her expertise in mass cytometry for immune profiling, T cell exhaustion, and the interplay between microbiota and immune modulation in diabetes. She has also contributed to guidelines for immunological studies and protocols for phosphorylated signaling marker analysis in mass cytometry. Awards: 2019 Sydney Catalyst Best Oral Presentation, 2013 Stanford Postdoctoral Mentor of the Year, 2012 NHMRC Early Career Fellowship. In advising and grants, she mentors students like Natalie Smith (melanoma immunotherapy) and Shuwen Ye (pancreatic cancer therapies). She leads or co-leads grants on topics such as immune monitoring in cancer, cardiovascular precision medicine, and nanotechnology for contraception. Her grants include collaborations on inflammatory biomarkers in arthritis and AI-driven analysis of high-dimensional cytometry data. She is affiliated with the Ramaciotti Facility for Human Systems Biology and collaborates closely with Prof Fazekas de St Groth’s team. Her research also explores immune reconstitution post-hematopoietic stem cell transplants and cytokine profiles in viral infections.

• Immunology
• Cancer Biology
• Infectious Diseases
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Dr Prathamesh Thangaraj Nadar Ponniah is a Research Fellow at the MDNL group within the School of Medical Sciences , University of Sydney , affiliated with the Kolling Institute . His work focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying auditory disorders with translational applications. Research Focus: Pathophysiology of Meniere's disease, genetics of hearing loss, and molecular biology of inner ear development Key Approaches: Mouse models, cellular/molecular studies, and single-cell analysis Recent publications highlight his expertise in RNA-binding proteins, cochlear regeneration, and noise-induced hearing loss vulnerability. His research has attracted multiple competitive travel awards and research grants. Scientific Honors 2024 Research Support Grant (Royal North Shore Hospital) 2018 MBHD Travel Award (Göttingen, Germany) 2017 Constantiner Travel Scholarship (Tel Aviv, Israel) 2015 Aegean Conference Travel Award (Crete, Greece) 2015 Third Prize at Technion's Inter-Lab Competition 2014 Best Proposal at Technion's Inter-Lab Competition Dr Nadar Ponniah supervises students including Pablo Cruz-Granados, with a focus on single-cell multiome analysis of immune responses in Meniere's disease patients. His work contributes to the Neurosciences and Mental Health theme at his institution.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology of Deafness
• Genetics of Hearing Disorders
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Brian Stasak is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the Discipline of Speech Pathology at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. His research focuses on speech-based clinical health applications, including illness and voice disorder screening/monitoring using smart device AI technology. He also designs experimental protocols to extract acoustic, linguistic, and affective features for illness detection and manages large clinically validated datasets involving audio, nasometer, and aero-dynamic pressure recordings. Brian previously worked in audio speech forensics as a defense contractor, applying automated AI techniques to real-world speech issues, and has 3 years of experience as a speech language therapist in K-12 schools. His research interests span Audio Voice Forensics , Machine Learning (AI) , Digital Health , and Speech Language Pathology . Current projects include organizing Australia's largest voice disorder corpus and exploring AI-driven acoustic feature analysis for automated screening. Brian collaborates internationally with institutions such as: Australia : University of Canberra, The Black Dog Institute, University of New South Wales United States : Brown University, MIT Lincoln Labs, Sonde Health, University of Michigan While no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, his work bridges clinical speech pathology with advanced AI technologies. He has not listed formal advisees or students in his profile.

• Audio Voice Forensics
• Data Collection Protocol Design
• Digital Health
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Dr. Jordan Wehrman is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. His research focuses on time perception, anesthetic effects on consciousness, and neural mechanisms of sensory processing. He collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams in anesthesiology, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. His work spans experimental psychology, neuroimaging, and computational modeling. Key areas include the impact of anesthetics on temporal judgment, EEG signal analysis using neural networks, and the neurophysiological basis of face perception. He has contributed to clinical studies on anesthesia depth monitoring and postoperative outcomes in cardiac surgery patients. Dr. Wehrman’s recent studies investigate retrocausal effects in cueing paradigms and the application of consumer EEG devices in unshielded environments. His methodological innovations include tutorials on modeling human electrophysiological data with recurrent neural networks. He has published in high-impact journals such as British Journal of Anaesthesia , The Lancet Healthy Longevity , and Journal of Neural Engineering , reflecting his cross-disciplinary research impact.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Anesthesiology
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Dr. Oleg Zendel is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's Research & Innovation department, based at the City Campus in Australia. His academic focus lies in advanced information systems and data science, with expertise in query performance prediction, human information interaction, and large language models (LLMs) applied to information retrieval. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from RMIT University (2020–2024). Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of information retrieval, emphasizing practical frameworks for evaluating query effectiveness and leveraging LLMs to enhance interactive systems. Key areas include conversational AI, automated annotation, and data-driven methodologies for IR optimization. Collaborations: Open to collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and supervising Masters/PhD students in his research domain. He actively participates in organizing workshops like the Search-Oriented Conversational Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) and contributes to events such as ACM SIGIR and ECIR conferences. Publications: Recent work explores LLM evaluation validity, entropy-based neural IR systems, and simplified query performance prediction tools like QPPTK. His publications reflect a trend toward integrating AI advancements into scalable, user-centric IR solutions.

• Information systems
• Data management and data science
• Information retrieval and web search
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Hong Ren Wu is Professor and Honorary Professor at RMIT University's School of Engineering. His research spans computer vision, multimedia computation, signal processing, and communications engineering. Wu supervises projects on video watermarking, deep learning applications, and signal detection systems. His interdisciplinary work connects electrical engineering with computational approaches to sensory data processing.

• Computer Vision
• Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Associate Professor Marc Sarossy is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, based at the City Campus, Australia. His research focuses on biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, and medical imaging technologies. He explores applications in non-invasive diagnostics, retinal function analysis, and cybersecurity in healthcare systems. Research interests include Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing, Ophthalmology and Optometry, and Optical Physics. His work addresses challenges such as glaucoma detection using advanced imaging techniques and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in ophthalmology practices. Recent studies emphasize improving glaucoma diagnosis through microperimetry and fractal dimension analysis of retinal structures, alongside cybersecurity measures for healthcare IT systems. Collaborations with industry and academic partners drive his research into medical imaging and signal processing methodologies.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
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Roberto Sabatini is an Honorary Professor at RMIT University's School of Engineering and a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Khalifa University (UAE). He holds adjunct roles at multiple institutions, including RMIT's Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre and Chosun University in South Korea. With three decades of experience, his research focuses on aerospace systems, autonomous systems, and AI-driven solutions for aviation and space sectors. His expertise spans avionics, space domain awareness, trusted autonomy, and sustainable aviation. He leads projects funded by governments and industry partners such as Thales and NASA. Notable contributions include innovations in UAS traffic management, GNSS systems, and space debris tracking. Prof. Sabatini has authored over 300 publications and is listed in Stanford's top 2% of cited scientists (2019–present). Awards include the 2021 Distinguished Leadership Award and Scientist of the Year (2019). He chairs Khalifa University's Aerospace Research Strategy Committee and serves on IEEE's Board of Governors. Key Collaborations : ICAO, NASA, UAE Space Agency, and Korea Aerospace Research Institute. Leadership Roles : IEEE AESS Avionics Systems Panel Chair (2021–2024), Vice President of Technical Operations (2024). Research interests emphasize cyber-physical systems, space traffic management, and AI applications. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in advanced air mobility and sustainable aerospace development.

• Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Aerospace Systems
• Avionics Systems
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Dr. Bobbi Fleiss is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University. Her research focuses on brain injury caused by preterm birth, particularly studying microglial activation and novel treatment windows to develop therapies for affected individuals. She is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in related fields. Key research topics include neonatal stroke, glial cell biology, neuroprotection, and the gut-brain axis's role in neurodevelopment. Research Interests: Dr. Fleiss' work spans preterm brain injury mechanisms, inflammation modulation, regenerative therapies, and diagnostic tool development. Her studies utilize animal models and in vitro systems to explore neuroprotective strategies and understand pathophysiological processes in the developing brain. Publications Overview: Recent work includes advancements in hydrogel-based treatments for neonatal stroke, novel biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders, and cannabis-derived neuroprotectants. Her articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, engineering, and clinical diagnostics. Supervision & Collaboration: Dr. Fleiss actively supervises graduate students and collaborates on projects involving cell therapies, diagnostic sensor development, and translational neurology research. She is affiliated with RMIT's Health Innovations Research Institute and contributes to global neonatal health initiatives.

• Neuroscience
• Pediatric Neurology
• Neuroprotection
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Ehsan Asadi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, specializing in Mechatronics. He joined RMIT University as a Senior Lecturer on February 2, 2020, and is actively involved in research and teaching in the fields of robotics, control engineering, and mechatronics. Dr. Asadi completed his PhD at Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, from January 2010 to October 2013. He then worked as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, from September 2015 to April 2017. Between May 2017 and February 2020, he was also the Co-Founder and CTO of Transforma Robotics in Singapore. His research interests span control engineering, mechatronics, robotics, field robotics, automotive mechatronics, autonomous systems, and machine learning. Dr. Asadi's work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Affordable and Clean Energy; and Sustainable Cities and Communities. His research has applications in various domains including construction waste management, solar photovoltaic inspection, polymer degradation monitoring, and autonomous navigation. Dr. Asadi has published extensively in top robotics and engineering journals with recent publications focusing on robotic hand-eye calibration, aerial imaging for solar panel inspection, hyperspectral characterization of polymer degradation, and intelligent control systems for ballbot robots. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between robotics, computer vision, and practical engineering applications. He is actively involved in academic service, serving on the IoT Alliance Australia Executive committee since October 2024, as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics since March 2024, and as an Associate Editor for IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters since October 2022. He is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Asadi is open to supervising Masters Research or PhD students and collaborating on industry projects, advisory committees, and web conferences as a panellist or speaker. His research lab, IA-Cobotics (https://www.ia-cobotics.com/), focuses on intelligent automation and collaborative robotics.

• Control engineering
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
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Dr. Mehdi Khaki is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He specializes in geodetic and remote sensing techniques applied to hydrology and environmental science. His research focuses on integrating satellite data products with hydrological models to improve water resource management and climate change studies. Educations: Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran Master of Civil Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran PhD in Civil Engineering, Curtin University, Australia (2018) Research Interests: Dr. Khaki's work emphasizes the application of advanced statistical and machine learning methods to analyze satellite remote sensing data, particularly in areas such as data assimilation, GRACE satellite products, and environmental monitoring. His research spans global scales (e.g., water storage changes in the Middle East, Africa, Australia) and focuses on topics like dam impacts, soil moisture, and climate-driven hydrological changes. Publications: His contributions include over 48 journal articles, 6 conference papers, and a book on Satellite Remote Sensing in Hydrological Data Assimilation . Recent work highlights include studies on dam impacts in Saudi Arabia, tidal analysis in China Seas, and vegetation dynamics downstream of dams. Awards & Grants: 2023 Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellowship 2020 ASIA-PACIFIC Spatial Excellence Awards Total grants: $1,084,320 (e.g., ARC Discovery Projects, Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation) Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Khaki supervises PhD and postdoctoral researchers in areas like remote sensing applications, hydrological modeling, and geodetic techniques. He actively contributes to teaching and curriculum development in environmental and geospatial engineering.

• Data Assimilation
• Geodesy
• Satellite Remote Sensing
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Sheng Wen is a Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, where he serves as Director of the Blockchain Innovation Lab and Deputy Director of the Swinburne Cybersecurity Lab. His research spans cybersecurity, blockchain, and distributed systems, with over $7 million in research funding from ARC and industry partners. He leads a team focused on vulnerability detection, AI security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Research interests include adversarial machine learning, blockchain consensus security, IoT device vulnerabilities, and federated learning applications. His publications consistently address emerging threats in AI systems and cross-chain blockchain security. Awards include the 2021 SCET Research Excellence Award and the 2015 Scientists Meet Senators recognition. Grants support projects in optimized energy management, railway signaling verification, and healthcare AI security. Supervision includes 36 PhD students working on blockchain applications, fuzzing tools, and cybersecurity AI. His lab collaborates with CSIRO and industry partners on critical infrastructure protection.

• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain
• Distributed Systems
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Philip Branch is Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, specializing in network security, IoT systems, and distributed computing. Research explores anomaly detection in sensor networks, LoRa-based communication systems, blockchain applications for IoT, and rapidly deployable emergency infrastructure. His work combines theoretical networking concepts with practical implementations for industrial and environmental monitoring. Achievements include multiple best paper awards and research excellence recognition. Current projects investigate satellite-IoT integration for disaster response and blockchain scalability in resource-constrained environments. Honors: ICOIN39 Best Paper (2025) Good Design Award Gold Winner (2021) Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award (2023)

• Network Security
• Internet of Things
• Sensor Networks
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Sami Al-Izzi is a Research Fellow at the School of Physics, University of New South Wales. His research focuses on applying theoretical physics and applied mathematics to developmental and mechano-biological problems, particularly studying the interplay between geometry, forces, and cell signaling in biological systems. He holds a PhD in Mathematics of Systems from the University of Warwick and Sorbonne Université (Institut Curie), an MSc from Warwick, an MASt in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, and a BSc in Theoretical Physics from University College London. Al-Izzi’s research interests center on membrane dynamics, actomyosin networks, and viral transport mechanisms. His work combines soft matter physics, differential geometry, and hydrodynamics to model lipid membrane tubes and cellular processes. Notable contributions include studies on HIV capsid-nucleoporin interactions and the mechanics of active biomembranes. He is part of the Theory of Biological Systems group led by Dr. Richard G. Morris. Key research themes include ATP-regulated contractility, gauge theory in fluid surfaces, and osmoregulation in biomembrane tubes. His publications span Physical Review Letters , Nature , and Journal of Fluid Mechanics , reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to biophysical systems.

• Theoretical Physics
• Applied Mathematics
• Developmental Biology
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Dr. Darren Walker is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia. He holds a BA (Hons), MSc, and PhD. His research focuses on applying cognitive neuroscience principles to clinical and biomedical contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across art, design, and biomedicine. He has secured significant research grants and disseminated work through journals, books, and conferences. Education: Studied at the Universities of Sussex, Exeter, and Reading. Previous academic roles include positions at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Open University, and Liverpool. Research Interests: Biological Psychology (neuropsychology), Developmental Psychology and Ageing, and Methodological Innovations in Psychological Research. Current supervision accreditations span Clinical Sciences, Literary Studies, and Cognitive Sciences. Teaching: Coordinates units like 'Fundamentals of Psychology' and 'Research Methods 3', utilizing both face-to-face and online methods. Specializes in postgraduate research design and statistics education. Publications: Recent work includes studies on cognitive impairment monitoring via smartphones (2021) and visual learning in cytopathology (2014–2016). Earlier contributions explored augmented reality prototyping (2012) and autism behavior analysis (2012). Advising & Grants: Currently available to supervise research candidates. Grant successes include collaborations in biomedical and interdisciplinary projects. No specific grant details provided in text. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in art, product design, and biomedicine, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.

• Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology)
• Developmental Psychology and Ageing
• Psychological Methodology and Analysis
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