Adam John Hepworth

Dr. Adam John Hepworth is a researcher at UNSW Canberra, specializing in artificial intelligence, swarm systems, and operations research. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UNSW and multiple graduate degrees including an MS in Operations Research from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science, University of New South Wales
• Master of Science (MS) in Operations Research, United States Naval Postgraduate School
• Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of South Australia
• Graduate Diploma in Scientific Computation, United States Naval Postgraduate School
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics, University of New South Wales
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course (GAICD)

Research Focus: His work spans autonomous systems, human-swarm teaming dynamics, and applied operations research with emphasis on defense and logistics applications. Core methodologies include swarm intelligence algorithms and AI-driven optimization.

Awards:

• The Stephen Fester Prize (2023) for outstanding contributions to research at UNSW Canberra