جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ariadna Matamoros Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• social media
• racism
• anti-racism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ariadna Matamoros Fernandez is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at the School of Communication, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and a Chief Investigator at QUT's Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. Her research explores the intersection of digital platforms and systemic inequality, focusing on memes, hate speech, content moderation, and platform governance through cross-disciplinary collaborations with law and data science scholars. Education: PhD in Digital Media (QUT, 2018), MA in Digital Methods Initiative (University of Amsterdam), BA in Journalism (Autonomous University of Barcelona) Her research spans sociocultural controversies on social media, platform governance frameworks, and algorithmic culture on TikTok. She has led studies on digital blackface, covert discrimination on Facebook, and YouTube's ranking algorithms, contributing to journals like Information, Communication & Society and First Monday . She supervises PhD projects on political meme subcultures and digital platform social responsibilities. Her recent work includes policy submissions to Australian parliamentary committees on AI adoption and social media regulation, and analyzing meme-based persuasion in political campaigns. She teaches units on social media, platform power, and digital media projects at QUT's School of Communication.

• Media Literacy
• Media Education
• Media Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Amanda Levido is a Visiting Professor in the School of Education at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her research focuses on media literacy, media education, and arts education, with a specialization in primary school settings. She holds a PhD and Master of Learning Innovation from QUT, alongside a dual degree in Drama/Film studies and Secondary Education. Her research explores digital literacies, children’s media practices, and the integration of technology in education. Notable projects include analyzing algorithmic literacies in children (2025), digital ethics frameworks (2024), and the impact of educational toys on media literacy. She has contributed to collaborative initiatives like the Digital Child Ethics Toolkit and the Manifesto for a Better Children’s Internet. Levido’s work emphasizes moving beyond technical skills to foster critical engagement with digital tools. Recent publications highlight her focus on primary education, digital childhoods, and policy advocacy. She has supervised research on media literacy pedagogies in early childhood education, collaborating with Professors Michael Dezuanni and Annette Woods. Her academic contributions span journal articles, book chapters, and research reports, addressing topics like robotics programs for low-SES students and online arts education during the pandemic. She is affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child and actively engages in interdisciplinary research teams.

Zahra Stardustمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender and Sexuality
• Critical Criminology
• Queer Legal Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zahra Stardust is a Lecturer in the School of Communication at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales and advanced degrees in Gender and Cultural Studies, Law, and Modern History from the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on intersections of gender, sexuality, and technology, with particular emphasis on critical criminology, queer legal theory, and sex tech governance. **Education**: Doctor of Philosophy (UNSW) Master of Arts in Gender and Cultural Studies (USyd) Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (USyd) Bachelor of Arts in Modern History (USyd) Diploma of Legal Practice (NSW College of Law) **Research Interests**: Zahra’s work examines how technology shapes intimate labor, surveillance capitalism’s impact on queer communities, and the legal frameworks governing sex work and pornography. Her projects often involve collaborations with marginalized groups, emphasizing participatory design and policy advocacy. Recent studies include analyses of sextech use among LGBTQ+ individuals, harm-reduction strategies for chemsex, and community-led prison policy reforms for transgender detainees. **Key Contributions**: Zahra has published widely on feminist pornography, digital media governance, and sexual health equity. She co-authored submissions to Australian parliamentary committees addressing social media regulation and led projects on decriminalizing sex work. Her 2024 book Indie Porn: Revolution, Regulation and Resistance critiques corporate censorship in adult content industries. **Affiliations**: Zahra is affiliated with QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S). She actively participates in global policy dialogues on technology ethics and human rights.

Park Thaichonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Park Thaichon is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the School of Business, University of Southern Queensland. His research focuses on marketing strategies, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and franchising. He is affiliated with the Centre for Health Research. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, contributing to research areas such as AI in marketing, luxury branding, and service recovery. His work has been published in journals like the Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics and the International Journal of Advertising. Thaichon has also secured grants totaling over $1 million, including projects on AI marketplaces and digital marketing upskilling. Education: Diploma in Business (DipBus) – RMIT Bachelor of Business (BBus) – RMIT Master of Commerce (MCom) – Swinburne University of Technology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Swinburne University of Technology Research Interests: His research spans consumer behavior, digital marketing, franchising, luxury branding, and the application of AI in marketing. He explores topics such as service recovery, customer engagement, and sustainable consumption. Grants/Projects: He has led grants including the AI Marketplace Project ($668,176), Neuroscience laboratory ($140,000), and Upskill Businesses on Digital Marketing ($180,000). Current research includes AI-driven marketing strategies and sustainable luxury retailing. Affiliations: Affiliated with the Centre for Health Research, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on health-related marketing and consumer behavior.

Julian Novitzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Creative Writing
• Digital Media and Publishing
• Interactive Storytelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julian Novitz is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media and Communication at Swinburne University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He specializes in creative writing pedagogy, convening courses like Writing Fiction and Reading, Writing and Criticism. His research interrogates the intersection of evolving technologies with creative practice, particularly digital media's impact on authorship, publishing, and narrative forms. Novitz holds a PhD and has authored fiction works alongside contributing to journals such as The Conversation and Sydney Review of Books . His scholarly work spans literary analysis, digital literature, and genre studies, with notable publications on eco-horror, postcolonial narratives, and AI's role in publishing. Awarded the Katherine Mansfield Award and Frank Sargeson Fellowship, his creative non-fiction and reviews address themes like publishing ethics, digital fatigue, and the resurgence of print media. He actively supervises PhD candidates in creative writing, literary studies, and interactive narratives. His media engagements include podcast appearances on Joy FM and Triple R's Byte Into IT , discussing topics such as holiday reading traditions and manuscript preservation technologies.

• Power Line Communications
• Signal Processing
• Electrical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cornelis Jan Kikkert is an academic affiliated with James Cook University, specializing in areas such as Power Line Communications (PLC), Signal Processing, and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on improving communication systems within power grids, including impedance measurement techniques, transformer modeling, and smart grid infrastructure. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including IEEE Smart Grid Communications and Power Line Communications events. His work spans topics like FPGA-based phasor measurement units, inductive shunt analyzers, and broadband PLC applications. Notable contributions include modeling powerline communication channels, developing low-cost coupling networks for smart grids, and advancing adaptive digital predistortion techniques for high-crest-factor signals. His research often bridges theoretical analysis with practical implementations, such as embedded software for real-time impedance analysis and hardware design for satellite beacon receivers. Kikkert has collaborated extensively with industry and academic partners, presenting at global conferences like ISPLC and ICICS. His publications reflect a deep engagement with both foundational and applied aspects of electrical engineering, emphasizing innovation in power systems and communication technologies.

• Data Privacy
• Cyber Security
• Cloud Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Xun Yi is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies, specializing in cybersecurity, data privacy, and distributed computing. His research focuses on privacy-preserving technologies in cloud systems, blockchain applications, federated learning, and secure communication protocols. He has published over 150 papers in top-tier journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. Since 2014, he has served as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, and has organized major events like the Australasian Information Security Conference (AISC) in 2015 and 2016. Professor Yi actively supervises PhD and Master's research projects, focusing on topics like secure IoT systems, privacy-aware machine learning, and blockchain-enabled frameworks. His work emphasizes practical solutions for real-world challenges in data security and privacy. Research Interests: Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Wireless/Mobile Security, Applied Cryptography Blockchain-based Systems, Federated Learning, Privacy-Preserving AI Recent Contributions: Developed frameworks for secure data aggregation in smart grids and healthcare systems Advanced techniques for privacy-preserving federated learning and graph neural networks Contributed to standards for secure authentication in vehicular networks (VANETs) Supervision: Open to mentoring students in cybersecurity, privacy-enhancing technologies, and IoT security.

Cliff Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Clinical Quality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Cliff Hughes is an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), specializing in Patient Safety and Clinical Quality. He previously served as Immediate Past President of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and Chief Executive of the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission. His research focuses on healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical leadership development. Affiliations: Visiting Professor at Imperial College London, Consultant at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, Board Member of Medstar Institute for Quality and Safety. Education: Doctor of Science (UNSW, 2014), cardiothoracic surgery training. Research interests include improving healthcare delivery through quality improvement initiatives, sepsis management protocols, and implementation science. His work spans systematic reviews of clinical practices and feasibility studies in digital health integration. Awards include the Sir Hugh Devine Medal (2015) and Officer in the Order of Australia (AO). He contributed to a major project on behavioral accountability interventions in healthcare (2017–present) and has authored over 130 publications. His advisory roles include WHO policy roundtables and ISQua's International Academy.

• Neurosciences
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elie Matar is a Horizon Fellow and NHMRC Investigator Fellow at the University of Sydney's Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is also a Consultant Neurologist and Sleep Physician at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. His academic roles include co-leading the University of Sydney Clinical Teaching Fellowship Program and contributing to medical education reforms such as the MD 2020 curriculum. Education: BSc (Advanced) (Hons I, Medal) MBBS (Hons I, Medal) PhD FRACP (Neurology, Sleep Medicine) Research Interests: Dr. Matar leads a translational research program focusing on: Neurodegenerative disorders (Lewy body diseases, Parkinson’s, dementia) Sleep-wake circuitry dysfunction and its clinical manifestations Neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and biomarkers for disease progression His work aims to identify therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative and sleep disorders. Publications & Grants: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and grants including NHMRC Investigator Grants and Defense Department funding. Recent work includes studies on REM sleep behavior disorder, Lewy body dementia progression, and sleep interventions in neurodegenerative conditions. Awards: Nick Blair Movement Disorders Fellowship (2023) MDS Leadership Program Award (2023) RACP Trainee Research Prize (2021) Endeavour Leadership Research Award (2019) Teaching & Mentorship: Co-developed assessments for the MD 2020 curriculum; authored medical education textbooks; co-investigator on education grants; editor of onthewards.org . Labs/Teams: Member of the University of Sydney Nano Institute and Brain and Mind Centre.

Federico Tartariniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Engineering
• Building Science
• Thermal Comfort
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Federico Tartarini is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning and a Sydney Horizon Fellow at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on preventing heat stress through improved indoor environmental design, with expertise in thermal comfort, building performance, and health. He leads innovative projects at the intersection of environmental engineering and human well-being. Member of Sydney Environment Institute Member of Charles Perkins Centre Collaborator at UC Berkeley's Center for the Built Environment Research Themes: Combines laboratory and field studies with software/hardware development to address thermal health challenges. Specializes in occupant-centric building design, thermophysiological modeling, and real-time monitoring technologies. Scientific Awards 2023 Future Leader Award – AIRAH 2023 Excellence in HVAC&R Research – AIRAH 2023 Horizon Fellowship from University of Sydney Multiple awards from 2014-2021 including best paper and researcher accolades Tools & Impact: Creator of widely used open-source platforms like pythermalcomfort, CBE Thermal Comfort Tool, and Cozie smartwatch app. Founded EMU Systems for IEQ monitoring solutions. Key work includes modifying Sports Medicine Australia's heat stress policies and ASHRAE standard contributions.

• Software Engineering
• Parallel and Distributed Systems Architecture
• Trusted Components and Services
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Heinrich Schmidt is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, and Cyber-Physical Systems. He specializes in areas such as formal verification, safety-critical systems, and cloud computing. His work emphasizes practical applications in industrial automation, IoT, and HPC environments. Key research interests include spatio-temporal analysis, fault tolerance, and adaptive systems design. He has supervised projects on IoT data contextualization, software fault characterization, and spatial modeling in PRISM. Over 98 publications highlight his contributions to formal methods, distributed systems, and industrial software solutions. Professor Schmidt collaborates on projects like Chiminey (cloud/HPC integration) and VxLab (industrial visualization). His teaching covers parallel systems, trusted components, and model-based monitoring. No specific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record underscores his academic impact.

Sebastian Sardinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automated Planning
• Knowledge Representation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sebastian Sardina is a Professor in Artificial Intelligence at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. He holds a Bachelor's from South National University (Argentina) and a PhD from the University of Toronto (Canada). His research focuses on AI for dynamic systems, including automated planning, knowledge representation, and agent-oriented programming. He has contributed to enhancing agent programming languages with learning capabilities and advanced AI planning techniques. His work frequently appears in top AI venues like IJCAI and AAAI, with notable best paper nominations. Teaching interests include foundational CS courses such as Theory of Computation and Intro to AI. He actively promotes computational thinking through workshops for youth and educators, including roles in Victorian curriculum development (VCE Algorithmics). Supervision projects span hand gesture recognition, autonomous vehicle safety, and goal recognition in path-planning. His research has been presented globally and applied across domains like aviation safety, manufacturing systems, and healthcare. Recent trends in his publications emphasize goal recognition techniques (e.g., process mining applications), agent behavior modeling, and interdisciplinary AI applications in healthcare and automotive engineering. He has collaborated with industry and academic partners internationally, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical AI solutions. Scientific Recognition: Multiple best paper nominations in AI conferences. Community Engagement: MAV conference presenter, VCAA Algorithmics curriculum panel member (2023). Supervision: Active mentor for 4+ research projects in AI planning and recognition.

• Public Transportation Electrification
• Electric Vehicle Drive Control
• Battery Degradation Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Syed M Nawazish Ali is a Research Fellow at RMIT University’s School of Engineering (City Campus, Australia) since July 2022. He has held academic roles at Macquarie University (Casual Academic, 2018–2020) and Aalborg University (Visiting Research Fellow, 2019–2020). His industry experience includes roles at Evenergi Pty Ltd and Magnetica Limited in Australia. Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (2013) M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, COMSATS University, Lahore (2016) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney (2022) Research Interests: Dr. Ali specializes in data analysis of public transportation electrification, electric vehicle (EV) drive control, battery degradation studies, optimization algorithms for battery health estimation, and grid impact of EV penetration. His work addresses thermal degradation in EV motor drives, fault-tolerant inverter designs, and sustainable integration of renewable energy with transport systems. Article Trends: His recent publications focus on harmonizing EV charging with smart grids, optimizing energy control via Machine Learning and genetic algorithms, and enhancing fault tolerance in power electronics. Key themes include thermal management of motor drives, multi-energy system integration, and decentralized energy trading models. Scientific Awards: Postgraduate Research Fund grant and DVC Research Commendation, Macquarie University (2020) 1st position in oral research presentation at Macquarie University’s Higher Degree Research Conference (2019) International Research Training Program Scholarship (Commonwealth Government-funded) for Ph.D. (2017) Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme award (2016) Top of FA14-MSEE batch at COMSATS University (2016) KAKEZAI Scholarship at UET Lahore (2011–2013) Supervision & Grants: Available for Masters/PhD supervision in EV control systems. Secured grants including the Commonwealth Government’s International Research Training Program Scholarship and Macquarie University’s Postgraduate Research Fund. Key projects: C4NET Project 66 (Zero Emission Bus Trial) and EV battery degradation control research.

Abebe Diroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cybersecurity
• AI-Driven Security
• Cryptography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abebe Diro is a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain. He holds roles such as Representative on the CoBL Early Career Academic in Business Research Committee (2023–2024) and Chair of the AISSC Workload Committee (2024–2025). His research focuses on AI-driven security, cryptography, space cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection, supported by grants from the Australian Defence and CSIRO Data61. He has received awards for research and teaching excellence. Dr. Diro's work addresses challenges in cybersecurity governance, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration, with a commitment to sustainable development goals related to infrastructure, education, and urban resilience. Research Highlights: Defence 2024 Strategic Policy Grants Program Enhancing Cyber Security across the Pacific University Sector CSIRO Data61 collaborations Teaching Expertise: Specializes in cybersecurity technical subjects and governance frameworks, maintaining ACS accreditation standards. Courses integrate innovative methodologies and machine learning applications. Grants & Projects: Australian mining sector cybersecurity initiatives Machine learning-based cyber threat attribution research Industry 5.0's impact on digital trust and compliance Awards: Early Career Research Excellence Award (2024) Early Career Teaching Excellence Award Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at RMIT's School of Accounting and Information Systems, collaborating with CSIRO and industry partners on applied cybersecurity solutions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Image Processing
• Narrative Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Julie Porteous is affiliated with the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence applications including narrative planning, medical image processing, and human-agent interaction. She supervises research projects in areas such as dynamic transportation networks, medical imaging frameworks, and explainable AI in planning systems. Her work combines AI techniques with storytelling, medical diagnostics, and collaborative decision-making. Notable contributions include SellaMorph-Net for medical image segmentation and advancements in automated narrative generation systems. She actively contributes to conferences like AAMAS and AAAI, publishing on topics ranging from story sifting algorithms to intention communication in multiagent environments. Dr. Porteous collaborates on projects involving interactive narrative platforms, virtual urban environments, and neurofeedback systems for adaptive storytelling. She maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0003-4618-2359) and is open to supervising PhD/Masters students in her research areas.