Dharmendra Sharma

Professor Dharmendra Sharma is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Canberra, holding leadership roles such as Chair of the Faculty Board (Science and Technology) and former Dean of the Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering. He specializes in AI, robotics, and distributed systems. With over 40 years of academic experience, he has published 320+ papers, supervised 40+ students, and led numerous research projects. His expertise spans constraint processing, machine learning, and applications in healthcare, security, and education.

Education:

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence (Australian National University, 1988–1992)
• MCompSci, PGradDipMath, BSc (Maths/Chemistry) from the University of the South Pacific

Research Interests:

• Distributed AI and multi-agent systems
• Machine learning/deep learning
• Constraint satisfaction models
• Applications in health, education, and security

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and technology access.

Key Projects:

• Future Jobs Fund - Open Source Institute
• IAIM: Optimized Smart Data Centers
• eLiving Lab Collaboration

Awards:

• Order of Australia (AM, 2019)
• Fellowships: ACS, South Pacific Computer Society
• Companion of Engineers Australia

Advising and Grants:

• Supervised over 40 PhD/Master’s students
• Secured competitive grants for AI, cybersecurity, and health tech
• Collaborations with industry and international universities

Labs/Teams:

• Leadership in AI and Robotics research groups
• Industry partnerships for innovation and training