Our People
Our 170+ members conduct globally competitive research and development in machine learning, artificial intelligence,Ìýcomputer vision and deep learning.
IfÌýyou are a journalist looking for expert commentary, information or opinions on artificial intelligence, machine learning or computer vision, please contactÌýAIML.ÌýFor help outside of these research themes, search the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’sÌýMedia Expertise Directory.
Our director
Professor Simon Lucey
Simon Lucey PhD is the director of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) and a professor in the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide's School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
Before joining AIML in 2020 he was an associate research professor at Carnegie Mellon ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's Robotics Institute, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Professor Lucey has received various career awards, including an ARC Future Fellowship (2009-2013). His research interests span computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. He enjoys drawing inspiration from AI researchers of the past to attempt to unlock computational and mathematical models that underlie the processes of visual perception.
Our members
AIML members are at the heart of our institute. They comprise a wide variety of skill sets and career levels — from senior academics, experienced researchers and engineers, students, and professional staff.Ìý
Academics
Leaders in their field, AIML academics support research and teaching across all areas of machine learning.Ìý
Researchers
Our researchers undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in the field of machine learning.Ìý
Students
AIML supports a cohort of more than 70 PhD and master degree students, each supervised by our leading academics and senior researchers.Ìý
Engineers
The engineering team works with our researchers and industry to develop innovative industrial AI solutions for our various clients and partners.Ìý
Professional staff
Our professional team manages the operational, business, and administrative needs of the institute to support our academics, researchers, engineers and students in their work.Ìý
Governance and leadership
AIML’s advisory board provides objective advice and input into our strategic planning and business operations, as well as insight into market trends and opportunities. Board members assist in the engagement of key stakeholders and help promote AIML in spheres of influence.Ìý
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AIML advisory board
Name Role Board chair
Professor Laura ParryPro Vice-Chancellor (Research Excellence) Professor Katrina Falkner Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Ms Lusia Guthrie Independent business consultant; Chair, BioMelbourne Network; Chair, Medicines Manufacturing Innovation CentreÌý Mr Adam Reid Chief Executive Officer, Department for Innovation and SkillsÌý Dr Tony Lindsay Director, STELaRLab, Lockheed Martin ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogÌýÌý Ìý
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Early career research committee
Mr Matthew Howe - ChairÌýÌýÌý
Dr Rafael Felix AlvesÌýÌý
Mr James Paul BockmanÌý
Dr Tong HeÌýÌý
Mr Michael MogfordÌý
Mr Mahdi Kazemi MoghaddamÌýÌý
Mr Adrian OrensteinÌýÌý
Ms Violetta ShevchenkoÌýÌý
Mr Thomas Martin WalkerÌýÌý
Mr Yang ZaoÌý
Dr Huangying ZhanÌýÌý