جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Simon Buckingham Shumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Learning Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Buckingham Shum is a leading academic in Learning Informatics at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), serving as inaugural Director of the Connected Intelligence Centre since 2014. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, and Learning Analytics to develop AI-driven tools like OnTask that enhance student belonging through personalized feedback. Key research areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Learning Analytics, AI in Education, Collective Intelligence Recent work focuses: LLM-augmented qualitative analysis, Belonging Analytics frameworks, and ethical AI implementation in education CIC received the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Student Experience Award for scaling OnTask across multiple faculties. His contributions span over 30 years, including founding roles at The Open University’s Knowledge Media Institute and innovations in Open Educational Resources (OER), SocialLearn, and FutureLearn platforms. Notable awards: 2024 Student Experience Award (OnTask), Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), DEFI STRI Researcher at University of Cambridge Education: B.Sc. in Psychology (York), M.Sc. in Ergonomics (UCL), PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (York) He leads multidisciplinary collaborations with teams across Business, Law, and Education faculties, pioneering tools like Theme Explorer and Qreframer bot. His recent focus on the "metacrisis" reframes educational technology’s role in addressing global systemic challenges through transdisciplinary approaches.

• 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.

Adrian Linacreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Science
• Forensic DNA Analysis
• Wildlife Forensic Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Adrian Linacre is a Professor and Chair in Forensic DNA Technology at Flinders University, within the College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences. He is a leading figure in forensic science, with a focus on DNA analysis, wildlife forensics, and crime scene investigation. BSc in Biological Sciences (Hons), University of Edinburgh, 1984 DPhil in Molecular Genetics, University of Sussex, 1988 His research centers on getting more from less at crime scenes , particularly through developing highly sensitive DNA typing methods and studying the transfer and persistence of biological materials. He also pioneers the use of non-human DNA in forensic investigations, notably in wildlife forensic science , aiding in species identification and combating illegal wildlife trade. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in trace DNA analysis , body fluid identification , and DNA transfer dynamics , with applications in drug cases, sexual assault investigations, and environmental DNA degradation. His work increasingly integrates molecular techniques with real-world forensic challenges. Notable scientific awards include: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), 2020 Inspirational Scientist of the Year, Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2005 Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts and Commerce (FRSA) Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards (2023, 2024) He has successfully supervised several students, including Piyamas Kanokwongnuwut and Alicia Haines, many of whom have won international recognition. He has secured significant research funding and contributed to national and international forensic policy, including a key review for the UK Home Office on low-template DNA. His professional leadership includes presidencies of the ANZFSS and ISFG, and vice presidency of the IAFS. Linacre is actively involved in editorial roles, serving as Associate Editor for Forensic Science International: Genetics and on the boards of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology and the Australian Journal of Forensic Science . He is a sought-after expert witness and media commentator in forensic science.

Yi Huangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Processes
• Earth's Energy Budget
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yi Huang is a Senior Lecturer in Climate Science at the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences , University of Melbourne . She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences General from Monash University , where her work focused on cloud and precipitation systems over the Southern Ocean. Her research addresses fundamental questions in atmospheric processes, Earth's energy budget, and water cycle dynamics. She specializes in cloud-climate interactions, precipitation systems, geographical variability in atmospheric phenomena, and the application of field observations, remote-sensing data, and numerical modeling to improve weather and climate predictions. The recent Google Scholar articles suggest interdisciplinary work in solar cell materials and semiconductor physics, though this is not explicitly detailed in her official bio. The scientific awards section is currently empty due to no explicit mentions in the provided text. She has not been described as advising students or participating in specific lab teams in the scraped content.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Feras Dayoub is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology) at the University of Adelaide , specializing in Embodied AI and Robotic Vision within the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) . He co-directs the CROSSING French-Australian laboratory for human-autonomous agent teaming and holds an Adjunct position at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , serving as an Associate Investigator at its Centre for Robotics . Previously, he was a Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Robotic Vision . His research focuses on advancing reliable deployment of computer vision and machine learning on mobile robots in real-world environments. Applied projects include agricultural automation , environmental conservation , and autonomous infrastructure monitoring . He has published extensively on topics like object detection , domain adaptation , 3D representation learning , and vision-language navigation , with a particular emphasis on robustness in dynamic and partially observed environments. Dr. Dayoub is also an educator specializing in programming , computer vision , and robotic perception . He contributes to open-source robotics research through tools like AARK (Autonomous Racing Toolkit) and has led teams developing solutions for precision agriculture (e.g., Deepfruits fruit detection system) and environmental monitoring (e.g., Crown-Of-Thorns starfish detection ). Key Collaborations : CROSSING Lab, QUT Centre for Robotics Research Themes : Embodied AI, Robust Perception, Domain Adaptation

• Fluid Dynamics
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Mechanical Engineering Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Buyung Kosasih is a Professor in the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong. He has held this position since 2000 and focuses on teaching and research in mechanical engineering, including Machine Dynamics, Finite Element Methods, and Renewable Energy Technology. His research spans fluid dynamics in industrial processes, renewable energy systems, and aqueous lubrication. Key projects include 3D-printed surfboard fin optimization and steel coating dynamics. Research interests emphasize experimental and computational fluid dynamics, particularly in renewable energy turbines and tribological systems. Notable awards include the 2013 Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning Award. He has supervised numerous students and led over 20 funded projects, including ARC grants for steel innovation and renewable energy. Collaborative work includes the Steel Research Hub and HVAC/cool roof efficiency studies.

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.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Offshore Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amin Barari is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Engineering, RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on geotechnical and offshore engineering, particularly in foundation systems for offshore wind turbines, soil-structure interaction, and seismic liquefaction mitigation. He has extensive experience in experimental and numerical analysis of pile foundations, bucket foundations, and caisson structures. His work integrates advanced computational methods (e.g., machine learning, finite element modeling) to predict foundation behavior under extreme conditions. Research interests include: offshore wind energy foundations, soil liquefaction, cyclic stability diagrams, and probabilistic hazard assessment frameworks. He has supervised multiple PhD/Masters projects on topics like resilient foundations in calcareous deposits and pile foundation dynamics in expansive soils. His publications span over 147 research outputs, emphasizing geotechnical challenges in coastal and offshore environments. Dr. Barari collaborates with international institutions and has expertise in experimental testing (e.g., large-scale load testing, centrifuge modeling) and advanced AI-driven frameworks for geohazard prediction. His work contributes to sustainable infrastructure design and risk mitigation strategies for renewable energy systems.

• 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.

• Hydrological uncertainty
• Climate change impact on hydrology
• Remote sensing applications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashish Sharma is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. With a PhD in Civil Engineering from Utah State University and extensive experience in hydrological research, he has established himself as a leading expert in his field. Dr. Sharma's research focuses on hydrological uncertainty, with particular emphasis on the impact of climate change and variability on hydrological practice. His work spans multiple areas including remote sensing applications, stochastic hydrological modeling approaches, development of hydrological models, and addressing key hydrology challenges such as design flood estimation and water resources management. He has made significant contributions to understanding how climate change affects hydrological extremes and water availability. His publications reveal a strong trend toward advanced modeling techniques for climate change impact assessment, with recent work focusing on spectral transformation methods, multivariate bias correction in climate models, flood forecasting improvements, and the relationship between temperature and precipitation extremes. His research increasingly integrates remote sensing data with hydrological modeling to address challenges in data-scarce regions. Professor Sharma has held significant leadership positions including President of the International Commission of Hydrologic Sciences (IAHS) Commission on Statistical Hydrology (STAHY) since 2016, service on the Australian Research Council's College of Experts twice, and participation on the Technical Committee for the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Design Flood Estimation guidelines (ARR2016). In addition to his research leadership, Professor Sharma actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers globally, as evidenced by his extensive publication record across top hydrology and climate journals. His work bridges theoretical hydrology with practical applications for water resources management under changing climate conditions.