Team

Primary Advisor

1. Yixing Yang (Incoming, XUT PhD Program)

2. Muhammad Islam (April 2024 – Now)

3. Yanlong Yang (April 2024 – Now)

4. Quanwei Liu (November 2023 – Now)

5. Singh Mohini Preetam (September 2023 - Now, Cotutelle Program)

6. Zoey Zhou  (June 2023 – Now)

7. Xiaowen Huang (September 2021 – Now)

Co-Supervising

1. Xin Zhu (Incoming - Scholarship offered and accepted)

2. Ahmed Abbasi (Feburary 2025 – Now)

3. Abdullah (June 2023 – Now)

4. Adrian Langley (July 2022 – Now)

5. Muhammad Umer Zia (February 2022 – Now)

Group Activities

• Group study: This weekly group study is pivotal in enriching the PhD experience, offering a multifaceted platform for collaborative learning, problem-solving, and professional development. This activity facilitates the sharing of diverse ideas and methodologies, enhances communication and interpersonal skills, and provides emotional support and motivation through a sense of community. These activities prepare HDR students for future academic roles by fostering essential skills in leadership, time management, and interdisciplinary learning. Ultimately, group study sessions contribute significantly to the personal and professional growth of PhD students. (See Photos)

• Spots: We have weekly swim sessions and other sports activities. Regular sports and physical activity significantly benefit PhD students by reducing stress, boosting mental and physical health, and enhancing cognitive functions essential for academic success. These activities improve concentration, increase productivity, and promote better sleep patterns, contributing to a more balanced lifestyle. Additionally, sports offer opportunities for social interaction and the development of resilience and time management skills, all of which are invaluable during the demanding journey of pursuing a PhD.

• BBQ: BBQs hold significant value for PhD students in Australia by offering a perfect blend of relaxation, community engagement, and informal networking. These events provide a welcome break from rigorous academic routines, fostering social connections with peers, faculty, and professionals in a casual atmosphere. Beyond serving as a cultural immersion for international students, BBQs enhance the overall PhD experience by promoting mental well-being and creating opportunities for collaboration and support in a less formal setting. This social integration is crucial for a balanced and fulfilling journey through doctoral studies in Australia.

Master of Engineering (Professional) (Internet of Things and Data Engineering)

1. Zhiyong Guo (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1. Advisors: Yang Du, Nico Adams, Tao Huang)

2. Ruojie Zhao (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

3. Tianyu Liu (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

4. Haotian Liu (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

5. Jiaxiang Lin (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

6. Shuai Dang (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

7. Qiyan Guo (2024 S2 ~ 2025 S1)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Systems and IoT) and/or Bachelor of Science (Data Science) 

1. Joseph Musumeci  (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)

Bachelor of Science (Data Science) 

1. Yudan Zhang (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)

2. Maocheng Jin (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)

3. Bo Yuan (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)

4. Haikun Guo  (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)

• Mr. Jianan Liu (Industry) 

  • Algorithm Developer, Zenseact, Gothenburg, Sweden.

  • Co-Founder, Vitalent Consulting AB, Gothenburg, Sweden. 

  • Momoni AI, Gothenburg, Sweden

• Professor Wei Xiang - La Trobe University

  • Cisco Chair of AI and Internet of Things and Founding Director of Cisco-La Trobe Centre for AI and Internet of Things.

• Distinguished Professor Qing-Long Han - Swinburne University of Technology

  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Quality)

  • FIEEE, FIFAC, FIEAust, FCAA

• Professor Bin Zhu - Beihang University

• Professor Zhengmin Kong - Wuhan University 

• Dr. Yuxuan Xia - Chalmers University of Technology​

• Dr. Hao Li - Heidelberg University Hospital

• Dr. Shihao Yan - Edith Cowan University

• Professor Jinhong Yuan - University of New South Wales - FIEEE

• Professor Sumei Sun - Acting Executive Director (Research), Institute for Infocomm Research, A*STAR 

• Professor Guanglin Zhang - Donghua University