جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electrical Machine Drives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xinan Zhang is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. He holds a BEng from Fudan University (2008) and a PhD from Nanyang Technological University (2014). Before joining UWA in 2019, he held roles as a Lecturer and Research Fellow in Singapore and Australia. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machine drives, and renewable energy, with over 60 top-tier publications. He is the Portfolio Lead for Industry Engagement in UWA's School of Engineering and co-leads the Power and Clean Energy (PACE) research group. Education: BEng in Electrical Engineering, Fudan University (2004–2008) PhD in Electrical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (2010–2014) Research Interests: Dr. Zhang’s work spans power electronics, renewable energy systems, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. He emphasizes practical applications, such as battery management systems for vanadium redox flow batteries and adaptive control strategies for microgrids. His contributions address challenges in energy efficiency, grid stability, and sustainable power solutions. Articles & Trends: Recent publications focus on advanced control algorithms for inverters, battery modeling, and renewable energy integration. His work combines data-driven methods with traditional control theory to enhance system efficiency and reliability. Notable areas include DC microgrid control, vanadium redox flow battery optimization, and model predictive control for power electronics. Awards: Listed in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2020–2022) Grants & Collaborations: He leads or co-leads projects funded by the Australian government and industry partners, including the GenX Betavoltaic Battery Pilot Manufacturing Process and Mine Electrification . These projects aim to advance clean energy technologies and industrial applications. Labs & Teams: As co-lead of the PACE group, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle global energy challenges, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals for affordable and clean energy (SDG 7).

Lasantha Meegahapolaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power System Stability
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Microgrid Modelling and Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Lasantha Meegahapola is a Deputy Head of Department (Teaching & Learning) at RMIT University's School of Engineering in Melbourne, Australia. He holds an IEEE Senior Membership and serves as an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals, including IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and IET Renewable Power Generation. His research focuses on Power System Stability with Renewable Integration, Microgrid Control, and Smart Grid Technologies, addressing challenges like voltage stability, inverter-based grid dynamics, and renewable energy penetration. He has supervised 16 PhD students to completion and published over 200 articles. Key contributions include identifying stability issues in microgrids and advancing grid-forming inverter control strategies. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Clean Energy), 9 (Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action). He is actively involved in IEEE committees, including the PSDP Task Force on Microgrid Stability. Teaching roles include Programme Manager for the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (HK) and Subject Coordinator for Power System Analysis and Control courses. Collaborations span industry and international research institutions, emphasizing real-world applications of his research in power systems and renewable energy integration.

Ningning Houمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs)
• Internet-of-Things
• Wireless Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ningning Hou is a Lecturer in Computing (IoT/Networking) at Macquarie University's School of Computing. They are affiliated with the Future Communications Research Centre and Data Horizons Research Centre. Previously, they served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and earned their PhD in Computer Science from PolyU in 2021, followed by a B.Eng. in Telecommunication Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2017). Research Interests: Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs) Internet-of-Things (IoT) Wireless Sensing and Networking Wireless Security Recent research focuses on enhancing LoRa communication through innovations like full-duplex gateways (FDLoRa) and scalable logical channels (XGate), addressing challenges in network scalability, signal interference, and security threats. Their work spans topics such as data aggregation efficiency, antenna diversity, and covert channel mitigation. Advising: Actively seeking self-motivated PhD students and researchers for projects in LPWANs, edge computing, and wireless security. Labs/Teams: Involved with Future Communications Research Centre and Data Horizons Research Centre.

• Service Science
• Digital Services
• Artificial Intelligence (Chatbots)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alireza Nili is a Senior Lecturer in Service Science at QUT's School of Information Systems within the Faculty of Science. His expertise spans digitization of customer-centric services, AI/chatbots, IoT/IIoT, and sustainable technologies. He holds a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and has coordinated large-scale courses like IT Systems Design (IFB103), achieving top teaching scores. Nili's research focuses on service ecosystems, trust in digital services, and public/retail sector innovations. He has secured over $1.4M in industry grants for projects involving Cisco, Amazon, and Services Australia. His awards include the 2023 Educator of the Year and multiple top conference paper recognitions. Nili supervises PhD students at Level 3 mentoring status and contributes to major conferences as track chair/associate editor. Research highlights include frameworks for chatbot governance, IOT in agriculture, and AI ethics. His work appears in IEEE Software , Communications of the ACM , and MIT Sloan Management Review . Current projects address consumer trust in AI technologies and spatial data systems. Nili's interdisciplinary approach combines design science with empirical methodologies to bridge theory and practice in digital service innovation.

Divya Jayakumar Nairمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Transportation Engineering
• Disaster Management
• Network Design and Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Divya Jayakumar Nair serves as Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where she also holds the position of Associate Dean International – South Asia for UNSW Engineering. Her academic work is centered at the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI), focusing on transportation systems, network optimization, and disaster management applications. Dr. Nair's research interests span transportation engineering, disaster management, and urban mobility systems. Her work investigates complex network design problems, particularly in pre-disaster evacuation planning, transportation resilience, and food rescue logistics. She employs advanced analytical methods including traffic equilibrium modeling, network optimization techniques, and data-driven approaches to solve real-world transportation challenges with significant societal impact. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on transportation resilience during disasters, with particular attention to equity considerations in pre-event planning. Dr. Nair's research shows how transportation networks can be optimized to improve emergency response while ensuring equitable access to safety for all population segments. Her work bridges theoretical network optimization with practical applications in urban environments facing climate-related challenges. Dr. Nair collaborates extensively with leading researchers in transportation including S. Travis Waller, Vinay V. Dixit, David Rey, and Taha Rashidi. Her collaborative approach spans multiple institutions and addresses pressing challenges in urban transportation systems worldwide.

Stephan Fruehlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Australian defence policy
• Nuclear weapons
• Alliances
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephan Frühling is a leading academic in strategic and defence studies at The Australian National University's (ANU) Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. He specialises in Australian defence policy, nuclear weapons, NATO, and alliance dynamics. His research bridges academic analysis and policy impact, contributing to national security strategies such as the 2016 Defence White Paper. He has held key administrative roles, including Acting Head of his Centre (2022), Associate Dean (2016–2022), and inaugural Director of the ANU Master in Military Studies program (2011–2013). His international experience includes a Fulbright Fellowship at Georgetown University (2017) and research roles at NATO's Defence College (2015). His research focuses on deterrence theory, Indo-Pacific security, and alliance resilience, with a particular emphasis on Australia's strategic position amid rising great power competition. Recent work examines NATO-Asia partnerships, extended nuclear deterrence, and the evolving role of Australia-US alliances in regional stability. Professor Frühling's projects include Pathways of Deterrence: Causal Chains of 21st Century Signalling (2024–2027) History of Strategic Policy since 1976 (ongoing) AusCSCAP DFAT-funded diplomacy initiatives His 146+ publications span books, policy papers, and peer-reviewed articles, addressing topics such as force development in small/middle powers, nuclear strategy, and regional security dynamics. His work is cited widely in policy circles and academia, reflecting its practical relevance to contemporary strategic challenges.

Azadeh Ghari-Neiatمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Mobile Computing
• Crowdsourcing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Azadeh Ghari-Neiat is a Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Queensland's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She completed her PhD in Computer Science from RMIT University in 2018. Prior to joining UQ, she held academic positions at Deakin University as a Senior Lecturer and at the University of Sydney as a postdoctoral research fellow. Her research focuses on the intersection of Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Computing, Crowdsourcing, and Cybersecurity. She develops innovative solutions for enhancing connectivity and security in modern computing environments through crowdsourced approaches. Key areas include service composition in sensor clouds, trust management frameworks, and optimization of drone-as-a-service systems. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on IoT service ecosystems, with recent work exploring blockchain applications and machine learning techniques for dynamic systems. The research trends show evolution from fundamental service composition to AI-driven optimization in distributed environments. Dr. Ghari-Neiat leads projects involving energy service crowdsourcing and secure architectures for cyber-physical systems. Her work maintains strong emphasis on practical applications in delivery systems, UAV networks, and IoT marketplaces.

Vinayak Dixitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Risk Analysis
• Highway Safety
• Travel Time Uncertainty
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Vinayak Dixit serves as the IAG Chair of Risk in Smart Cities and Director of the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With a distinguished career spanning academia and research leadership, Professor Dixit has established himself as a leading expert in transportation risk analysis and smart city infrastructure. Professor Dixit's research focuses on studying risk in transportation infrastructure systems, with particular emphasis on highway safety, travel time uncertainty, and resilience against natural and man-made disasters. His work integrates cutting-edge approaches including quantum computing applications for transportation network optimization, analysis of connected and automated vehicles, and development of models for transportation resilience. His research interests span multiple disciplines, bridging civil engineering, transportation science, risk analysis, and computational methods. Professor Dixit has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the United States National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, and the Strategic Highway Research Program of the Transportation Research Board. His leadership extends to directing the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI), where he oversees a comprehensive research program addressing critical transportation challenges in smart cities through multiple focus areas including Connected Mobility Services, Deep Data and Digitization, Engineering Smart Cities & Logistics, Human-Centred And Automated Systems Design, and Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Planning. Professor Dixit previously served as the Associate Director of Research for the Gulf Coast Centre for Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency at Louisiana State University, where he founded the Driving Simulator Laboratory in collaboration with other faculty members. This demonstrates his longstanding commitment to innovative research infrastructure development and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, economics, computer science, and urban planning to address complex transportation challenges in the 21st century.

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• Adversarial Learning
• Causal Representation Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Tongliang Liu is affiliated with the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney, serving as Director of the Sydney Artificial Intelligence Centre and Trustworthy Machine Learning Lab. He holds a BEng and PhD, and is an ARC Future Fellow. His research focuses on trustworthy machine learning, including adversarial defense, causal representation learning, and robust AI systems. He has authored over 200 papers in top venues like NeurIPS and ICML, and serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of Neural Networks. Research Interests: Developing reliable algorithms for machine learning, emphasizing generalizability and safety. Specific areas include learning with noisy labels, causal inference, and foundational model ethics. He aims to bridge theoretical guarantees and practical applications in computer vision and data mining. Awards: 2024 CORE Award, 2023 IEEE AI's 10 to Watch, 2022 ARC Future Fellowship. Notable recognitions include Eureka Prize shortlist and DECRA. Advising & Grants: Supervises 12 PhD/Master’s students on topics like trustworthy AI, causal discovery, and quantum machine learning. Leads grants on robust learning and AI safety. Labs: Sydney AI Centre and Trustworthy Machine Learning Lab.

• Pharmacy Practice
• Medication Management
• Osteoporosis Care
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Stephen Carter is an Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Sydney's Sydney Pharmacy School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He serves as the Program Director for Undergraduate Pharmacy programs and is a registered pharmacist with clinical specialisation in medication management review. Stephen holds qualifications including BPharm, MSc, PhD, and Grad Cert Edu (Higher Ed). He is a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (FPS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and holds other professional accreditations. His research focuses on optimizing the role of pharmacists in healthcare, particularly examining how consumers and caregivers obtain and use medicines, designing effective pharmacist services, and supporting pharmacists throughout their professional journey. His work spans areas including osteoporosis care, medication adherence, service quality in community pharmacies, and the application of advanced statistical methods like Structural Equation Modelling. Stephen's publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical pharmacy interventions, with significant work on osteoporosis management services, perinatal depression screening in pharmacies, and digital health approaches to improve medication adherence. His research employs diverse methodologies including randomized controlled trials, qualitative studies, and advanced psychometric analyses. Early Career Investigator Award Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) for 2017 Lesmuller Award for Best Oral Communication - Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe Working Conference, Berlin, 2013 Recipient of the 2013 Annual Best Paper Award by Elsevier publication, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy Best Poster Presentation Award: International Social Pharmacy Workshop, Boston, USA, 2014 Top reviewer, Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) Stephen actively supervises several graduate students including PhD candidates Fatima Rezea, Steven Tran, Veronika Seda, Kingston Leung, and Joel Hillman, as well as MPhil student Linda Krogh. He has secured significant research funding, including co-leading a $2.36 million Randomized Controlled Trial and managing four current competitive grant-funded projects totaling over $6.3 million. His work has particular emphasis on translating research into practical pharmacy services that improve patient outcomes. Stephen is actively involved in major research initiatives including the #STOP trial (Safer medicines To reduce falls and refractures for OsteoPorosis) and the TICTOC trial (Timely post-discharge medication reviews to Improve Continuity – the Transitions Of Care stewardship), both focusing on innovative pharmacist-led interventions to improve medication safety and effectiveness.

Salman Durraniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet of Things networks
• Satellite and UAV communications
• Machine learning for wireless communications
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Salman Durrani is a Professor and Associate Director Education at the School of Engineering, Australian National University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Queensland and a BSc (First Class Honours) from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. His research spans Internet of Things networks, satellite/UAV communications, machine learning applications in wireless systems, early wildfire detection, and backscatter communications. Current projects focus on terahertz communication security, UAV-assisted networks, and IoT-based environmental monitoring. His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on wireless security, terahertz technology optimization, UAV network design, and IoT applications for environmental protection. Technological innovations include novel beamforming techniques and lightweight authentication protocols. AI 2000 Internet of Things Most Influential Scholar (2020, 2022, 2023) IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Outstanding Paper Award (2016) Australian Council of Graduate Research Excellence Award (2019) ANU Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Supervision (2018) and Education (2012) He has supervised 15 PhD students to completion and secured $1.9M in research funding as chief investigator for six grants. Current projects include participation in the ANU Optus Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence.

• Cancer survivorship
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Lymphoedema
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Nicola Fearn is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Occupational Therapy at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney. Since joining in 2024, she has integrated 19 years of clinical experience in Australian and UK acute hospital, rehabilitation, and community settings with her research on cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema management. She maintains active clinical practice as an accredited lymphoedema therapist. Her educational background includes: Occupational Therapy qualification (2005) PhD in breast lymphoedema assessment, incidence, and risk factors following breast cancer treatment (2022) Dr Fearn's research program addresses critical gaps in cancer survivorship through four interconnected pillars: cancer rehabilitation focusing on long-term quality of life; lymphoedema management (particularly breast-related); neurological upper limb rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury; and implementation science to translate evidence into clinical practice. Her work consistently emphasizes patient-centered approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. Analysis of her 11 publications since 2022 reveals dominant themes in constraint-induced movement therapy for stroke rehabilitation (60% of output) and breast lymphoedema quantification/management (30%), with strong methodological diversity spanning systematic reviews, qualitative studies, feasibility trials, and telehealth adaptations. Key trends include integration of behavior change frameworks (Theoretical Domains Framework, COM-B model) and growing emphasis on health equity for diverse populations. Dr Fearn actively supervises HDR students interested in cancer survivorship and evidence implementation, and has secured the 2024 FMH Start-up Scheme grant. Current projects include SURPASS (patient-centered survivorship care), DIVERSE (supportive care for diverse backgrounds), ReCITE (remote constraint-induced therapy), and telehealth validation studies for rehabilitation assessments. As a member of the Australasian Lymphology Association, she collaborates with St Vincent's Health Network teams across oncology, neurology, and rehabilitation services to develop clinically relevant interventions that address both physical and psychosocial aspects of survivorship and neurological recovery.

• Financial Literacy
• Superannuation
• Corporate Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Ooi is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from Monash University and has extensive experience in financial literacy and personal finance research, including consulting for the OECD. Her research focuses on superannuation governance, financial education, and corporate governance, with notable contributions to policy reports and peer-reviewed journals. She has secured over $140,000 in research grants and co-founded the UnderstandingSuper initiative to enhance financial literacy. Education: BA, BCom, PGradDipEc&Com (Monash University), PhD (Monash University). Research interests include financial literacy measurement, gender disparities in financial knowledge, superannuation fund governance, and socially responsible investing. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Grants and funding include projects with CPA Australia, Industry Superannuation Australia, and the NSW TechVoucher grant. She has supervised multiple PhD and honours students, contributing to academic and policy discussions on financial systems reform. Professional roles include Deputy Director of External Engagement (2018-2022), seminar series coordinator, and board memberships. She has presented globally at institutions like the OECD and the United Nations, and her media engagements include contributions to The Conversation, The Australian, and Sydney Morning Herald.

Clinton Fookesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human Behavior Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Clinton Fookes is a faculty member at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics . His research focuses on leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence to develop automated systems that understand, anticipate, and interact with human behaviors, with applications in medical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, defense, and industrial efficiency . Research areas include AI adaptability, multimodal biosignal analysis, and human-machine interaction Collaborates with CSIRO Data61, Defence Science and Technology Group, Orica, Airbus, and Sentient Vision Systems Develops systems for human action detection, infrastructure monitoring, and stress response prediction His work addresses critical challenges in AI deployment, such as environmental adaptability and reducing diagnostic errors in medical and autonomous systems. Recent publications highlight trends in self-supervised learning, zero-shot knowledge transfer, multimodal integration , and 3D reconstruction for healthcare , while exploring ethical AI use in sectors like mining and defense . Professor Fookes emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging engineering, medicine, and social sciences to advance AI systems capable of real-world impact. His research agenda includes improving AI memory capabilities and explainability for safer, more reliable automation.

• Wireless Communication Systems
• Satellite Communication Networks
• Spectrum Sharing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ying He is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Electrical and Data Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her research focuses on wireless communication networks, particularly integrating machine learning with satellite and terrestrial systems. She holds a BEng from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2009) and a PhD from UTS (2017). Prior to her academic role, she worked on TD-LTE chip design at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Affiliations : Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Global Big Data Technologies Centre (GBDTC) Education : BEng in Telecommunications Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2009) PhD in Engineering (Telecommunications), UTS (2017) Her research interests include satellite communication (GEO-LEO integration), spectrum sharing, vehicular communication, and applying machine learning to physical layer algorithms. Notable contributions include optimizing beam design in LEO networks and developing secure IoT systems. She supervises PhD/Master’s students and teaches courses like CCNA and capstone projects. Funded projects span satellite networks, IoT security, and supply chain tracking. Recent grants include SmartSat CRC initiatives and collaborations with industry partners like Intel and Ericsson. Her work addresses challenges in 6G, UAV-enabled computing, and resilient quantum algorithms.