معرفی
Dr. Shaleeza Sohail is a Lecturer in the School of Information and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle, serving as Program Convenor for Master of IT and Graduate Certificate of IT programs. Her research focuses on ethical, sustainable AI solutions across precision agriculture, mental health technologies, and cybersecurity. She explores federated learning for rural agriculture, AI-driven mental health support with privacy safeguards, and blockchain-enhanced cybersecurity frameworks.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
- Master of Engineering, University of New South Wales
Research Interests
Her work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, emphasizing ethical AI deployment. In precision agriculture, she designs scalable solutions using federated learning to improve food security. In mental health, she develops non-invasive AI tools for early diagnosis while prioritizing patient privacy. Her cybersecurity research addresses threats in healthcare and agriculture through AI-based detection systems and blockchain integration.
Grants & Funding
- ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowship ($25K, 2025)
- RuralAI Kit Seed Grant ($15K, 2023)
- National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan Grant ($50K, 2014)
Awards
- ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowship (2025)
Labs & Teams
Her work involves collaborations in interdisciplinary teams, including the RuralAI project for tomato farming and sensor systems. She actively engages with national stakeholders on educational initiatives like reflective assessment in the age of generative AI.
