Janet Wiles

Professor Janet Wiles is a leading academic in Human-Centered Computing at the University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sydney and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Psychology. Her work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and social sciences, focusing on AI-driven technologies for dementia care, social robotics, and bio-inspired computation. She leads multidisciplinary teams developing tools like the Florence communication system and the Discursis analytics platform. Wiles teaches advanced research methods and has pioneered courses in human-centered AI, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her research explores complex systems, visualization, and the ethical integration of technology in healthcare and education. Notable projects include citizen science initiatives studying mycelial networks and AI-driven language technology co-design with Indigenous communities.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Sydney), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology
• Research Interests: Human-Centered AI, Social Robotics, Neurosymbolic Systems, Assistive Technologies, Bio-inspired Computation
• Key Projects: Florence Project, Lingodroids, RatSLAM, Discursis

Her publications span AI ethics, robotics, and computational neuroscience, with a focus on real-world applications. Wiles has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed articles and actively engages in public outreach through initiatives like Visualising AI exhibitions.