Ashfaqur Rahman

Dr. Ashfaqur Rahman is a Principal Research Scientist and Group Leader of the 'Statistical Machine Learning' group at Data61, CSIRO. With a PhD from Monash University (2008) and a BCS from BUET (2001), he leads cross-industry data-driven projects and collaborates with Australian universities. His research spans machine learning, explainable AI, and environmental monitoring.

• PhD, Monash University (2008)
• BSc, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2001)

His work focuses on foundational and applied machine learning, including CNN optimization, activity recognition, and sensor metadata inference. Recent publications highlight explainable models, time series forecasting, and climate/environmental applications.

He has served as associate editor for Information Processing in Agriculture and organized conferences like DICTA (2013, 2018). As a Senior Member of IEEE (2012–present), he contributes to professional communities.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Member, IEEE (2012–present)
• Proceedings Chair, DICTA 2018
• Program Committee Chair, GreenCloud 2015
• Program Committee Chair, MLSDA 2014–2018

Dr. Rahman acts as an adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University (2014–present) and supervises PhD students across Australian institutions. His team integrates machine learning, robotics, and environmental science to solve real-world problems.