معرفی
Dr. Masood Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University’s School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Science and Engineering). He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Mechatronic Design Projects, Sustainable Energy Systems, and oversees MPhil/PhD training in mechatronics and robotics. His research focuses on human-centered AI applications, including affective computing, responsible AI, and biomedical engineering. Notable projects include developing AI-driven tongue-strengthening systems for dysphagia therapy and thermal imaging for stress diagnosis, supported by a $1.35M CRC grant. He holds the Research Excellence Award (2006) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and Pakistan Academy of Engineering. His work spans over 60 peer-reviewed publications, with recent emphases on generative AI in education and explainable machine learning frameworks.
Research Highlights:
- AI-based tongue-strengthening devices for swallowing therapy
- Thermal imaging for osseous stress pathology detection
- Facial thermal feature analysis for emotion recognition
- Intelligent tutoring systems for industrial training
Grants & Awards:
- $1.35M CRC SmartCrete Grant (2016)
- $440K equipment support for thermography research
- Fellowships: Higher Education Academy (UK), Pakistan Academy of Engineering
Teaching & Supervision: Leads capstone projects and supervises graduate research in mechatronics, AI, and biomedical robotics. Active in curriculum development for technical education in Brunei and SEAMEO.
