Reza Ghanbarzadeh is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Australia, with a PhD in Information Systems from Griffith University. He holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Software Engineering. His research focuses on evolutionary computation, human-computer interaction, user experience, and innovative technology applications in healthcare and education. Reza teaches IT units including immersive interaction design and software development in the School of Business and Tourism. Education: PhD (Information Systems, Griffith University), MSc (Software Engineering), BSc (Software Engineering). Research Interests: Evolutionary algorithms, healthcare informatics, generative AI in education, and user-centric software design. He has published extensively in journals and conferences, with notable work on metaheuristic optimization algorithms and their applications in software engineering and healthcare diagnostics. Awards: Recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award (Southern Cross University, 2024). Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or students are listed, his publications suggest active involvement in collaborative research projects. He advises on topics related to AI, healthcare IT, and educational technologies. Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though his work intersects with interdisciplinary teams in health informatics and educational technology.







