Abdur Forkan

Dr. Abdur Forkan is a Senior Research Fellow in AI and Machine Learning at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. He also holds honorary research positions at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Northern Health. His work focuses on applied AI and machine learning across digital health, Industry 4.0, FinTech, AgriTech, and supply chain optimization. He has led over a dozen industry projects, delivering impactful solutions such as AI-driven healthcare systems, manufacturing efficiency tools, and agricultural disease prevention models.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, RMIT University (2016)
• B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2007)

Research Interests:

• Data Science and Health Informatics
• Pervasive Computing and IoT Applications
• AI in Healthcare and Industry

Awards:

• 2023 iAwards National Winner (Government/Public Sector Solution)
• 2023 iAwards VIC Winner (Technology Platform Solution)
• RMIT CSIT Publication Award (2015)

Grants & Collaborations:

• Lead on projects with industry partners like VidVersity, Sphere Holdings, and Northern Health
• Focus on digital twin technologies, AI in clinical decision support, and healthcare platform development

Teaching & Supervision:

• Sessional academic at RMIT and Swinburne
• Supervising HDR students on topics like AI in healthcare, greenspace health impacts, and chronic disease management