Our People

Our 200+ members conduct globally competitive research and development in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision and deep learning.

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Director

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Professor Simon Lucey

is the Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Previously, he held key positions at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, the autonomous vehicle company Argo AI, and CSIRO. His achievements include the 2024 AmCham Alliance Award for artificial intelligence and a Future Making Fellowship.

Professor Lucey is a scientific advisor on the Temporary AI Expert Committee, Department of Industry, Science and Resources. With 11 patents in computer vision, over 300 publications, more than 19,700 citations, and an h-index of 62, his contributions to the field are widely recognised. His research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and robotics, drawing inspiration from pioneering AI researchers to uncover computational and mathematical models underlying visual perception.

 

Chief Scientist

Anton van den Hengel

Professor Anton van den Hengel

 is the chief scientist and founding director of AIML, alongside his roles as director of the Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR), Convenor of the Kingston AI Group, and a professor of computer science at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. He has authored over 300 publications, had 8 patents commercialised, formed 2 start-ups, and has been a chief investigator of several projects gathering over $60M in external research funding.

Professor van den Hengel’s research focuses on deep learning, combining vision and language, video analysis, and medical AI. He holds a PhD and master’s in computer science, and bachelors in law and mathematical sciences.

 

Deputy directors

Dr Melissa McCradden

Dr Melissa McCradden

 is deputy director at AIML, alongside her roles as AI Director for the Women's and Children's Health Network and as a clinical research fellow in ethics of AI at AIML, supported by The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF). She is also an adjunct scientist at the SickKids Research Institute in Canada.

Dr McCradden specialises in ethical frameworks for AI in healthcare, with a focus on algorithmic bias, clinical evaluation, and integration. She holds a PhD in neuroscience and a master’s in bioethics.

Professor Minh Hoai Nguyen

Professor Minh Hoai Nguyen

 is deputy director at AIML, in conjunction with his role as a professor of computer vision at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Previously, he was an associate professor at Stony Brook University and worked at VinAI, a global AI research company, in Vietnam.

Professor Nguyen's research focuses on computer vision and machine learning. He holds a PhD in robotics and a bachelor’s in software engineering.

 

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. 

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Academics

Leaders in their field, AIML academics support research and teaching across all areas of machine learning. 

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Researchers

Our researchers undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in the field of machine learning. 

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Students

AIML supports a cohort of more than 70 PhD and master degree students, each supervised by our leading academics and senior researchers. 

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Engineers

The engineering team works with our researchers and industry to develop innovative industrial AI solutions for our various clients and partners. 

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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. 

 

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. 

  • AIML advisory board
    Name Role
    Board chair
    Professor Laura Parry    		 Pro 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 Centre 
    Mr Adam Reid Chief Executive Officer, Department for Innovation and Skills 
    Dr Tony Lindsay Director, STELaRLab, Lockheed Martin Australia  

     

  • Early career research committee

    Mr Matthew Howe - Chair   

    Dr Rafael Felix Alves  

    Mr James Paul Bockman 

    Dr Tong He  

    Mr Michael Mogford 

    Mr Mahdi Kazemi Moghaddam  

    Mr Adrian Orenstein  

    Ms Violetta Shevchenko  

    Mr Thomas Martin Walker  

    Mr Yang Zao 

    Dr Huangying Zhan