Stephan Chalup

Professor Stephan Chalup is a leading academic in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Information and Physical Sciences and the Data Science and Statistics department. He leads the Interdisciplinary Machine Learning Research Group (IMLRG) and the Newcastle Robotics Lab, where his team has achieved global recognition, including two RoboCup world championships.

• PhD in Computing Science, Queensland University of Technology (2002)
• Diplom in Mathematics with Neuroscience, University of Heidelberg

His research focuses on artificial neural networks, deep learning, and high-dimensional data analysis, with applications in robotics, computer vision, medical imaging, and architectural analysis. He investigates how biological neural systems inspire robust AI models, particularly in topological data analysis and 4D vision.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in topological and geometric machine learning, with a focus on 4D data analysis, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and robot perception. His work bridges theoretical AI with practical industry solutions in transport, healthcare, and robotics.

• RoboCup World Champion (2008, 2006)
• Leadership Excellence, CESE (2024)
• Supervision Research Excellence Award (2015)
• Multiple Best Student Paper Awards (2019, 2018, 2011)

Chalup has supervised numerous students and led significant research projects, including the ARC Discovery Project on estimating topology of low-dimensional data. His lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, with alumni working in top global tech roles. He is an active keynote speaker and program committee member in major AI conferences.

His labs, including the Newcastle Robotics Lab, are equipped with state-of-the-art robots and computing systems, supporting cutting-edge research in humanoid robotics, autonomous navigation, and AI-driven data analysis.