Raja Jurdak

Professor Raja Jurdak is a leading academic in distributed systems and applied data sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he directs the Trusted Networks Lab. He holds dual roles as Professor of Distributed Systems and Chair in Applied Data Sciences, alongside leadership in the Centre for Data Science. His research focuses on dynamic network modeling, blockchain-based trust frameworks, and IoT applications, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and mobility-driven diffusion processes. Jurdak formerly led CSIRO's Distributed Sensing Systems Group and maintains a visiting scientist role there.

Education:

• PhD in Information and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine
• MS in Computer Networks and Distributed Computing, University of California, Irvine
• BE in Computer and Communications Engineering, American University of Beirut

Research Interests: Network science, blockchain technology, IoT security, sustainable energy systems, and data-driven decision-making. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart grids, health surveillance, and urban mobility.

Awards: Finalist for the 2019 Eureka Prize, multiple CSIRO accolades, and IEEE Senior Member status. His research has received industry recognition for interdisciplinary innovation, including the DiNeMo project's real-time disease surveillance system.

Advisory & Grants: Leads high-impact projects funded by government and industry partnerships. Supervises PhD candidates in areas like decentralized data processing and privacy-preserving AI. Holds editorial roles at journals such as Ad Hoc Networks and PLoS ONE.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Trusted Networks Lab at QUT, fostering collaborations with institutions like Oxford University and MIT. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary teams to address global challenges in cybersecurity and sustainable systems.