Graduate Researchers

Abeer Alshehri

Explanation of goal recognition systems

Abir Naskar

Identifying Adolescent Risk-taking Behaviours from Clinical Text

Afsaneh Hasanebrahimi

Robust anomaly detection

Anh Pham

Measuring and improving the usability of agent-based models for infectious disease modelling

Anqi Xhu

Action recognition with explanation

Aotao (John) Xu

A computational analysis of conceptual combination through time

Archana Vadakattu

Dynamic learning in cognitive agent architectures

Aryan Yazdan Parast

Improving robustness of machine perception by intervention

Aso Mahmudi

Developing advanced processing tools for under-resourced languages focusing on morphological features

Behzad Moradi

Enhanced bilevel optimization via machine learning

Canaan Yung

Adversarial attacks on generative AI models

Chao Lei

Automated monitoring of green infrastructure in Melbourne

Chen Wang

Inverse Reinforcement Learning Approach for intent inference in adversarial environments

Chengyi Cai

Foundation-model reuse via model reprogramming

Chenhao Gu

Reconstructing social influence networks and tracking opinion dynamics on social media

Christopher Guest

Thesis title TBA

Craig Lewis

Entrepreneurial initiatives and team collaboration: effects of modes of behaviour on startup team effectiveness and success

Dalin Wang

Image captioning with conditional-GAN

Damien Curran

Towards a unified narrative representation for computational understanding of narrative text

Daniel Cabrera Lozoya

Augmenting clinical mental health practice with machine learning models and digital phenotyping insights

David Adams

Automatic Insights: Database management in the era of data deluge

Dehiwala Wijesinghe

Thesis title TBA

Demian Aaron Inostroza Amestica

Explaining cross-lingual variation in grammatical case systems through Information-theoretical approaches

Diana Yang

Robust data mining

Dimuthu Kariyawasan

Multi-modal spatial-temporal graph neural networks for user stance prediction

Dinuka Manohara de Zoysa

Discovering insights through intent prediction and guided exploration

Fajri Koto

Neural language model for abstractive text summarisation

Fan Jiang

Retriever-augmented approaches for natural language processing

Farzaneh Zirak

Using eye-tracking technology to improve visual data exploratory tools performance

Fengze Sun

Effective and efficient algorithms for region similarity queries

Gisela Vallejo

A fair plan towards mitigating bias and misinformation

Guang Hu

Explainable agency using epistemic planning

Haitian He

Video anomaly detection in crowded scenes at multi-timescale

Hanan Alsouly

Dynamic many-objective optimisation using evolutionary algorithms

Harindu Ashan

Adversarial machine learning for anomaly detection

Helani Wickramaarachchi

An efficient, autonomous reward shaping algorithm with evolutionary game theory: applied to the field of multi-agent systems.

Hesam Asadollahzadeh

Detecting and mitigating LLM-based impersonation in dialogues: Trustworthy generative models in adversarial settings

Hong Yi Lin

Using neural machine translation approaches to automate code improvements for code reviews

Hung Thinh Truong

Evidence extraction from the clinical trials literature

Hyunsuk (David) Chung

Advancing multi-modal information retrieval using LLM-based knowledge management

Isura Manchanayaka

Identifying coordination and influential people in social media and their intentions

Jemima Kang

Using NLP to determine semantic drift in mental health discourse

Jiacheng Zhang

Enhancing trustworthiness and robustness of machine learning models in adversarial environments

Jiajia Song

What makes AI planning hard? From complexity analysis to algorithm design

Jiani Xie

Certified robustness for audio-based machine learning systems

Jiayang Ao

Explainable computer vision algorithms

Jie Huang

Leveraging generative AI to inform health services research

Jie Yang

Save you from irrational decisions: a responsive agent affected by user emotions

Jinhao Li

Transfer learning for foundation models

Jinrui Yang

Fairness and bias in natural language processing

Jinxi Wang

Experimental design and performance pptimisation of monoclonal antibody production in bioreactors under insufficient data based on machine learning

Johnson Zhou

Applied deep learning control for neurological disease models

Jun Wang

Adversarial machine learning for machine translation

Kevin McDonald

Enhancing reinforcement learning algorithms for team-based systems

Laura Simoes Camargo

Ethical education in Computing: A path to prevent Artificial Intelligence harm?

Liu Liu Chen

Understanding Internalized Stigma in People with Mental Health Conditions on Social Media: Manifestations, Influencing Factors, and Impacts

Lyndon Benke

Deceptive planning in multiagent environments

Maria Bulychev

Thesis title TBA

Markus Hillier

Constraining learning methods through geometry and causal reasoning

Marzieh Parvaneh Akhteh Khaneh

Designing online learning environment based on peer feedback (dialogic interaction and self-reflection)

Matteo Guida

Towards multilingual models of framing detection in news coverage of contemporary polarizing issues

Meng Cai

Enhancing transformer models: a study of information bottleneck theory for efficient representation learning

Miao Li

Neural multi-document modeling and abstractive summarization

Ming-Bin Chen

Interactive agents for combating misinformation

Mitra Heidari

Modelling and optimization of bioprocess systems

Mohammad Ariful Islam

Thesis title TBA

Mojgan Kouhounestani

Modification of the temporal data embedded in electronic medical records dataset targeting cancer prediction using machine learning methods

Muxing Li

Trustworthiness in using foundation models

Nadeeshan Dissanayake

Intelligent intersection management for improved traffic safety

Navid Akhavan Attar

Robust Medical Datamining

Nimeshika Udayangani

A pixel-level unsupervised approach to image anomaly detection

Oliver Kim

Thesis title TBA

Oshada Jayasinghe

Real time digital twins for intelligent transportation systems

Pagnarasmey Pit

Unlearnable text and protecting digital data from exploitation

Pagnarith Pit

Macro-economic policy investigation through agent-based modelling

Paul Ou

Data-driven methods for modelling, optimising and validating digital bioprocess development

Prabodi Senevirathna

Quantifying and mitigating machine-learning induced overdiagnosis in sepsis

Priyanka Pillai

Understanding the impact of population heterogeneity on the computational modelling of STIs

Ran Liang

Spatio-temporal traffic prediction using deep learning models

Raphael Merx

Enhancing machine translation for medical education: a sudy on nursing students in Timor-Leste

Rinu Ann Sebastian

Explainable computer vision to improve human-machine interaction

Roben Delos Reyes

Modelling the impact of pandemics on health care services

Robert Langtry

Machine learning for automated generation of validated infra-red signature models

Rongxin Zhu

Automatic summarization for multi-party conversation

Rui Xing

Towards explainable fact checking

Ruijang Dong

Hypothesis transfer for foundation models

Sameera Vithanage

Towards understanding user perceptions of fake news on social media

Sandra Arcos Holzinger

Enhancing robustness in machine learning systems: a multimodal setting with a focus on speech

Saumya Hansanie Karunadhika

Development of a novel algorithm for motif discovery and anomaly detection in medical time series data from ventilators

Sayantan Dasgupta

Energy-aware machine learning

Shaona Cheng

Agitation States Computing for Tailored Music Recommendation

Shengxiang Gao

Enhancing large language models and knowledge bases through mutual integration

Shijie Liu

Enhancing adversarial defence via robust statistics and certified robustness

Shuhe Wang

Prompts Evaluation and Refinement

Shuo Yang

Multimodal commonsense knowledge distillation for visual question answering

Sing Chee Tan

Improving rapid response systems through predictive analytics

Songlin Du

Collaborative human-ML decision making for medical diagnostics: an ICP-based approach

Sujai Huang

Natural language understanding for learning agents

Susan Sheldrick

"Computer says no": impacts of AI in information systems for rural and remote small businesses

Thye Shan Ng

Modular multimodal architectures for plug-and-play applications

Tianyi Zhang

Digital phenotyping (personal sensing) for mental health and well-being

Tien Dung Pham

A robust datamining approach to cell culture media optimisation

Tingxuan Wang

Modelling 3D shape of sands from X-ray computed tomography images

Tom Harris

Multiscale modelling of airborne pathogens: Investigating the role of within-host and between-host factors in transmission

Tuan Duong (Tony) Trinh

Advancing responsible generative AI in computer vision

Viktoria Schram

Performance prediction for low resource scenarios

Vincent Barbosa Vaz

Predict and optimise through time

Wachiraphan Charoenwet

Pragmatic use of CodeQL in the Context of Code Review

Zinling Shen

Dynamic indoor evacuation planning in an emergency

Xinyu Su

Traffic prediction using graph neural networks

Xueqi Ma

Adversarial learning based on manifold learning and graph-based learning

Yanbei Jiang

Abstract visual reasoning with text explanation

Yige Song

Student profile modelling using XAI algorithms

Yilin Geng

Character-centric story understanding and generation

Yiyi Guo

Transfer learning driven weather prediction

Yiyuan Pu

Literature-based discovery for Alzheimer's disease

Yuhao Li

Yuxiang Wang

NeuralDB: unleashing the power of neural networks in database management systems for intelligent data processing

Zaher Joukhadar

Autonomous and robust AI in low-resource settings

Zewei Shi

Multimodal large language model for digital trust

Zheng Wei Lim

Cross-lingual psycholinguistics with NLP methods

Zhenkai Zhang

To solve the current problems of NeRF and to explore the application of NeRF in robotic vision or automatic drive

Zhiaho Pei

Reinforcement Learning for robust decision-making under deep uncertainty

Zhijian Zhou

Data-adaptive non-parametric hypothesis testing

Zhuoqun (Calvin) Huang

Adaptive data analysis for principled data reuse

Zuqing Li

Query constraint-aware tabular data generation

Anh Ho

Automated bug fixing using program analysis and AI

Chen (Kevin) Exton

Reliable information systems

Chenhao Tong

Multi-agent distributed autonomous system optimisation using reinforcement learning

Cong-Thanh Le

Automated software bug fixing

Daghash Alqahtani

Container orchestration for AI-driven IoT applications in heterogeneous computing continuum environments

Duneesha Tharangie Fernando

Performance anomaly-aware management of serverless applications deployed in CaaS (Container as a Service) platforms

Elisa Shiohi

Rules as code: Can privacy be automated?

Fatemeholsadat Hossini Saidi

Driving towards greener and safer roads using big spatiotemporal data

Faxing Wang

Removing trust assumptions for distributed zero-knowledge proofs

Gerald Huang

Thesis title TBA

Haoyu Bai

An extenable heterogeneous resources provision system based on large models and blockchain in microservices

Haoyu Gao

Technical document simplification

Hongwei Yin

Real-time action recognition in sports games through deep learning on mobile devices

Huy Nguyen

Encoding additional natural language artefacts for better code representation

Jiankai Jin

Analysing utility and tradeoffs of multi-party machine learning

Jie Zhao

Autonomous workload management in federated cloud computing environments

Kalyani Penyala

Machine learning-based management of data centre resources for green cloud computing

Kanwal Aslam Syed

Hash based post quantum cryptography on FPGA

Kasun Amarasinghe

Learning index structure for multi-dimensional spatial data

Kwangsuk Song

A comparative study of AI ethics standards

Lankadinee Rathuwadu

Self-driving databases: statistical sampling for efficient cost estimation

Larissa Salerno

Software installation in third-party software ecosystems

Lianglu Pan

Automated vulnerability and flaw detection in network communications

Lingfei Wang

High performance event detection and tracking in social media

Louis Cheung

Formally verified data compression algorithms

Luca Morandini

Application of large language models to the geospatial domain

Luxin Fang

Estimation of distribution power network topology from smart meter measurements

Marjan Azimi

Hierarchical topics-specific expert identification

Mike Zhuang

Does the law make sense? Behavioral-psychological tests of the Social Media Addiction Reduction (SMART) Act

Ming Chen

A heterogeneous stream processing system based on online learning and blockchain in IoT

Murtaza Rangwala

Blockchain-based decentralized data storage for secure microservices in fog computing

Peerachai Banyongrakkul

Exploring bug reports in AI-based software applications

Peiyong Wang

Quantum computing

Pengbo Yan

Proving obliviousness with formal verification

Philip Cervenjak

Approximation algorithms for submodular optimisation

Pilar Selene Linares Arevalo

Refinement types to simplify verification

Prabhjot Singh

Advanced federated learning frameworks for AI integration in IoT and quantum edge computing

Qifan Deng

An energy-efficient distributed system for integration of heterogeneous resources

Reyhaneh Goli

User search modelling in complex querying environments

Saeed Nasehibasharzad

A high performance and near real-time integrated driving navigation and traffic controlling system

Samuel Thomas

Designing efficient algorithms for big data

Shen Zhan

Enhancing employability assessment for engineering students and graduates: a multi-stakeholder perspective

Shuzhi Gong

Social media fake news detection through graph based deep learning

Siddharth Agarwal

Serverless computing optimization: reducing cold starts

Stephen Luan

The application of large language models in cyber security

Thanh-Dat Nguyen

Machine learning for program synthesis

Thanh-Hoa Nguyen

Serverless quantum cloud computing

Tharindu Bandara Saryakara Hewage

Learning-centric resource management in energy-efficient cloud computing

Tian Qiu

Automated program synthesis for security testing

Tianyu Qi

Optimization of data processing and resource management for distributed stream processing systems

Unaiza Alvi

Enhance robustness and reliability of large language models for software engineering

Viet Hoang Luu

Web browser security analysis and testing

Vinay Kabadi

Automated software regression bugs fixing

Vincent Jackson

Mechanised high-level verification for concurrent low-level programs

Weijia Jia

Causal reinforcement learning-based autonomous intersection management optimization

Wenqi Yan

Towards effective and efficient parallel fuzzing

Wentao Gao

Human-in-the-loop fuzzing for effective vulnerability discovery

Xiao Sun

Thesis title TBA

Xing Li

Type-based complexity analysis for higher-order functional programs

Yifan Sun

Energy-aware scheduling for efficient LLM deployment in kubernetes clusters

Yifan Xie

Involving engineering experience in the undergraduate engineering education in China

Yujin Huang

Towards secure and robust on-device deep learning models

Zhe Wang

Privacy-oriented deployment of health application in distributed clouds

Zhenzhi Lai

Security of post-quantum algorithms for IoT

Zhibo Xu

Towards efficient and privacy-preserving deep graph learning

Zhiyu Wang

A new approach for efficient deployment of applications in edge cloud

Zhiyuan Zhang

Investigating and mitigating performance interference of shared execution in browsers

Zhonghong Lai

IP protection for on-device machine learning

Zhuo Chen

A verified cost model for call-by-push-value lambda calculus

Zhuo Zhang

Efficient algorithms for solving problems on massive data

Zhuowei Zhao

Learning-based algorithms with non-trivial theoretical guarantees for solving problems on massive data

Zifeng (Peaker) Guo

Efficient structures for recency and string-searching queries in data streams

Zihan Yang

Deep learning in applications with limited data and computation resources

Ziren Xiao

Runtime optimisation of distributed systems using reinforcement learning

Adam Davies

Health Identifiers: Integrating Australia's health systems

Auzi Asfarian

Immersive virtual reality ecotourism to foster nature engagement and sustainable behaviors in younger generations

Bing-yi Han

Ethical challenges in AI Education

Cherie Mei Yee Sew

Analysing user behaviour towards influencer generated content

Chris Nelson

Thesis title TBA

Eleanor Seale

Education, entertainment, and engagement in museums in the digital age

Elsy Garcia Reyes

Understanding the acceptance and use of home-based care technologies by older adults

Emma Baillie

Investigating social media structures, incentives and interactions using AI agents

Geoffrey Hill

Private MMO servers as video game preservation

Huiwen Zhang

Improving browsing for online collections

Jarod Govers

Conversational AI simulation for content-moderation and misinformation detection

Jess Rowlings

Experiences of agency and empowerment of neurodivergent women in online gaming spaces

Jian Zhang

Exploring the Impact of Haptic Feedback on the VR User Experience

Joe Brailsford

Causal factors of responsibility attribution in artificial intelligence systems

Josephine Delore

Developing human-centred parameters for mathematical optimisation to create an intuitive experience

Le Fang

Social media use for emotional regulation on smartphones

Lina Brockmeier

The role of smartphone use and stress for well-being in real-life settings

Lingxiao Li

Human scene interaction

Madeleine Antonellos

Developing digital careers: a case study on cosplay in Australia

Matthew Sidji

Exploring the role of mental models in human-AI relations

Muhammad Bilal

Towards interactive robot learning for complex sequential tasks

Nattapat Boonprakong

Understanding, detecting, and mitigating cognitive biases that aid the spread of misinformation

Piumi Perera

Mixed realities in encounters with nature

Ruby Edwards

Experimental play in Dungeons & Dragons: How digital platforms, emerging technologies and AI are changing the way we play D&D, and what this means for the sociocultural future of roleplay and play

Rui Liu

Digital resource aggregation: using linked data to aggregate academic resources in the digital humanities discipline

Samangi Wadinambi Arachchi

Exploring the effect of AI-powered creativity support tools in design work

Sara Khorasani

Harnessing immersive simulation data in real-time to analyze user performance in virtual environments and guide training development

Sarah Victoria Schoembs

Making sense of robot data: Data Visualization in Human-Robot Interaction

Saumya Pareek

Tackling misinformation in online environments and designing effective interventions

Sayed Ramtin Tabatabaei Moghaddam

Gaze and multi-modal data for Human-Robot Interaction

SeungWon Jeong

Large space modeling and rendering for free view navigation

Shiquan Zhang

AI-supported collaborative decision making in smart environments

Songyan Teng

Enabling proactive communication between smartphones and humans

Stella Yuan

Ethical implications of data driven social credit system

Suwani Gunasekara

Thesis title TBA

Tharaka Ratnayake

Tangible robots for rehabilitation

Thomas Byers

Length of play: design, impact and repercussions of ongoing player engagement with video games

Toni McLennan

Living life online: online technologies and personal identity

Ulan Kelesbekov

Designing multi-purpose haptic controller for virtual reality

Wei Zhao

Designing for social engagement in aged care

Wendy Cavenett

Narrative gerontology and (re)discovering the person within: The impact of storytelling and story listening in virtual worlds on older adults living in residential aged care

Xanthe Lowe-Brown

Can your phone improve your wellbeing? Ethical, human-centred design and evaluation of a music recommender system that incorporates user mood and personality

Yan Zhang

Implicit behaviours in human-robot collaboration

Ying Ma

Analysis and modelling of complex behaviours in social media

Yushan Xing

Designing for social connectedness in later life

ABM Nayeem

Resilient enterprise architecture (EA) in ensuring sustainable digital transformation and ESG

Abid Hussain Shah

Enhancing strategic management of information security of organisations through warfare practices

Adam Caldwell

Cyber defense challenges in developing Pacific nations: The Federated States of Micronesia

Aidan McLoughney

Algorithmic fairness in automated decision-making

Anandi Sethunga

Measuring generalisation of process models discovered from event logs

Andrei Tour

Mining agent-based models of business processes

Ashley Anderson

Methods of case-based instruction to improve cybersecurity education for post-professional learners

Aurélie Leribaux

Multidimensional approaches to process model forecasting

Bobby Adhytia

Investigating the role of enterprise architecture in big data analytics implementation

Catherine Hills

An investigation of intent, moral principles and ethics in relation to the design of user experiences of new technologies

Catherine Thompson

Trust and trustworthiness in the digital world

Chen Luo

Authentic popularity prediction on social media: a method to counteract the influence of bot accounts

David Eccles

Reducing the diffusion of information disorders on social media

Davor Petreski

Student Data Cooperatives: an alternative approach for ownership, sharing, and managing learner data in Higher Education

Dilang Tan

Research on an emerging online social media marketing strategy - incorporating influencer marketing with eWOM strategy

Fangziyun Tong

Digital therapeutic alliance

Farnaz Pirasteh

Understanding social media user roles in misinformation prevention - a computationally-intensive approach

Francesco Cataldo

Videoconference psychotherapy

Guanyu Wang

Digital journeys of international students from Asia: exploring their mental health information behaviours in diverse digital ecology

Hanan Alkhammash

Stochastic process discovery

Hani Arab

How does the practice of incident response change in organisations operating under a Zero Trust security paradigm?

Heidi Peart

Access to social media platforms during emergencies: An analysis of human rights considerations for people with cognitive disability navigating the digital divide

Herman Wahidin

Augmenting fairness in AI-based recruitment: a configurational perspective

Hootan Zhian

Adaptive federated learning in edge computing using process mining

Huaihui Cheng

The financial and security impact of hospitals' adoption of mobile technologies on the Health Information Exchange system (HIE)

Jia Xu

Modernise business analytics capability with DataOps

Jian Li

Cyber Security Strategy in Organisations: How classic warfare strategy texts can inspire modern cybersecurity management?

Jiawei Tong

The effects of anthropomorphism and explanation types on user perception and acceptance: implications for explainable AI

John Paul Cruz

Accessibility in digital technologies: enhancing social equity

Kejian Cui

Using chatbots and natural language processing to train and evaluate mental health therapists

Martin Chesbrough

Data driven culture in organisations

Maryam Alshehri

The role of Enterprise Architecture in supporting Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) goals

Mazino Onibere

Information security strategy

Md (Aktar) Aktaruzzaman

Interplay between human actors, technological systems, and organisational structures in cybersecurity practices

Mingxin Zhang

Privacy paradox: user awareness and compliance with default privacy security settings in social media platforms

Mohammed Alsubaie

Role of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in decision making

Nataliia (Natasha) Tashevtseva

Consumer privacy protection: effective end-user adoption approaches

Nick Howard

How does Generative AI create challenges for e-commerce operations?

Nigel Adams

How can process mining support banks address the issues they face with Business Process Compliance?

Nimra Akram

How cyber threat intelligence enhances cyber resilience: the Industry 4.0 context

Noushin Nazarian

Digital empowerment for older adults to support healthy aging

Pengfei Yin

Analyzing variability in clinical processes using process mining

Qianyi Li

Theorising and testing the conversion of social media cyberbullying victims into perpetrators

Qingtan Shen

Multi-agent system discovery

Rahmat Fadhli

International Students’ information behaviours in the digital environment in Indonesia

Raif Al Bedewi

Understanding the behaviour of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) during cyber attacks

Rashika Bahl

Understanding migrants' misinformation behavior

Sam Pitruzello

Managing cybersecurity in an entrepreneurial context

Scott Ainslie

How is cyber threat intelligence operationalized in organizations

Subramaniam Ramasubramanian

Secure knowledge management in organisations

Suhail Najeeb

Explaining vision transformers for small object detection

Thakshila Dilrukshi

Microservice discovery from Enterprise System logs

Tian Li

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Stochastic Process Discovery

Timothy Kariotis

Information continuity in the digital age: co-developing the socio-technical design requirements for an integrated electronic health record in mental health contexts

Wenjun Zhou

Process forecasting

Xiaojun Xu

Investigation the Mechanism of Multi-information Source Consultation in Online Health Consultation Platform

Xinyu He

Gender differences in online privacy sharing: behavioral and neural perspectives

Xunye Tian

Hypothesis testing with learned kernel functions

Yaru Liu

The upper limit of information volume

Yolanda Chintanu

Promoting healthcare equality in Australia: Investigating the application of collective intelligence in public health for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD)