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**Dr. Lihong Zheng** is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing, Maths and Engineering at Charles Sturt University (CSU), specializing in Data Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning to solve real-world problems in agriculture, viticulture, and environmental management. She has secured over $7.4 million in industry grants since 2018, leading projects such as IoT-based agricultural solutions, cyber security for farms, and robotic systems for highway monitoring.
Dr. Zheng is a recipient of prestigious awards including the Cisco Women in IT Academia Award (2019) and two Charles Sturt Research Awards. She actively contributes to IEEE committees, organizes international conferences, and serves on editorial boards. Her work emphasizes translating research into practical applications, such as the IoT Spartans Challenge 2017 (Runner-up with a global team of 250 universities) and developing the Vitidoc smartphone app for vine health assessment.
Key research areas include intrusion detection in robotics, livestock data management, and precision agriculture through AI-driven systems. She collaborates with industry partners to enhance STEM awareness and mentors students in national/international competitions.
