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Dr. Hai Dong is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with promotion to Associate Professor scheduled for 2026. He serves as the Founding Director of the CloudTech-RMIT Green Cryptocurrency Joint Research Laboratory (GreenCryptoLab) and Leader of the Smart Sensing and Services Research Area. Previously, he held research fellow positions at both RMIT University and Curtin University. Dr. Dong is a Senior Member of IEEE and chairs the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Task Force on Deep Edge Intelligence.
Dr. Dong's research spans several cutting-edge domains including Service-Oriented Computing, Edge Intelligence, Blockchain, AI Security, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in secure and efficient computing systems. He has developed innovative approaches for smart contract security, edge computing optimization, federated learning, and blockchain applications with a strong focus on sustainability and real-world impact.
His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions across top venues including AAAI, ASE, ICML, TSE, and TSC. Dr. Dong's research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of AI with edge computing and blockchain systems, with growing emphasis on security, privacy, and resource efficiency. Recent work highlights his leadership in addressing emerging challenges in LLM-generated smart contracts and secure federated learning systems.
- Best Research Paper Award at ICSOC 2016
- Best Paper Award at IEEE ICBC 2025
- 2023 RMIT Award for Research Engagement and Impact - Industry Engagement in Graduate Research
Dr. Dong has successfully supervised numerous PhD and Master's students to completion, with many going on to prestigious positions. He has secured over $5 million in research funding as Chief Investigator from sources including ARC, CRC, QNRF, and industry partners like ANZ, CloudTech, and Telstra. His GreenCryptoLab research facility represents a significant industry-academic partnership focused on sustainable blockchain technologies. Dr. Dong maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide and serves on committees for over 100 international conferences.
