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Jayan Chirayath Kurian is a Lecturer in Information Systems at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. He previously held academic positions at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australian National University, and RMIT University in Vietnam. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and certified Pega Business Architect, Kurian brings extensive industry experience to his academic role.
His educational background includes a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Canberra (2019), an M.Phil in Computer Science from the University of Nottingham, and professional certifications from PegaSystems, Oracle, Microsoft, and other leading technology providers. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning from RMIT University.
Kurian's research focuses on spatial computing applications, digital transformation in emergency management, and health informatics for chronic patient monitoring. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, particularly in mixed reality environments and digital health interventions. Recent projects examine dementia care technology, virtual reality for cognitive assessment, and metaverse applications in education.
His publications demonstrate consistent output across prestigious venues including Computers & Education, Online Information Review, and various AIS conferences. The research shows a clear trajectory from social media analysis in emergency management toward increasingly sophisticated spatial computing applications in healthcare and education contexts.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022-present)
- Canberra Citizen of the Year Award (2020)
- eINDIA Award for best ICT enabled University
- Invited to Google Summer of Code Mentors' summit
Kurian has secured multiple research grants including the $5,000 performance bonus for the CogDec project under the ON Prime - CSIRO Program (2024), the Blue Sky Research Scheme ($10,000 from UTS), and several other projects through 2025. His teaching portfolio covers enterprise systems, creative programming, business informatics, and digital transformation courses. He actively supervises Masters and PhD students while collaborating with industry partners on practical technology implementations.
