Team
PhD
Primary Advisor
Muhammad Islam (April 2024 – Now)
Yanlong Yang (April 2024 – Now)
Quanwei Liu (November 2023 – Now)
Singh Mohini Preetam (September 2023 - Now, Cotutelle Program)
Zoey Zhou (June 2023 – Now)
Xiaowen Huang (September 2021 – Now)
Co-Supervising
Abdullah (June 2023 – Now)
Adrian Langley (July 2022 – Now)
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.
Thesis Project Students
Master of Engineering (Professional) (Internet of Things and Data Engineering)
Blake Wang (2023 S2 – 2024 S1)
Master of Engineering (Professional) (Internet of Things and Data Engineering) - Mini Thesis Project
Shui Dang (2024 S1)
Qiyan Guo (2024 S1)
Tianyu Liu (2024 S1)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Systems and IoT) and/or Bachelor of Science (Data Science)
Joseph Musumeci (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)
Handong Yuan (2023 S2 – 2024 S1 Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Baker and Dr. Tao Huang)
Bachelor of Science (Data Science)
Yudan Zhang (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)
Maocheng Jin (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)
Bo Yuan (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)
Haikun Guo (2024 S1 – 2024 S2)
Alumni
Master of Engineering (Professional) (Internet of Things and Data Engineering)
Rajitha Anugu (2021 S1 - 2021 S2)
Raiyan Riyaz Talkhani (2021 S1 - 2021 S2, Advisor: Dr. Tao Huang and Professor Bill Laurance)
Pavan Kondapalli (2021 S1 - 2021 S2)
Jayesh Sharma (2021 S1 - 2021 S2)
Athira Sasidharan (2021 S1 - 2021 S2, Advisor: Dr. Tao Huang and Dr Hanshe Lim)
Bienvenido Jr Hiyas (2020 S2 - 2021 S1)
Dheeraj Krishna Rengaraj (2020 S2 - 2021 S2)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Systems and IoT) and/or Bachelor of Science (Data Science) - Honors Thesis Project
Jackson Eckersley ((2023 S1 – 2023 S2 Advisor: Dr. Tao Huang and Dr. Stephanie Baker)
Timothy Avice Du Buisson (2022 S1 - 2022 S2)
Yangyang Li (2022 S1 - 2022 S2)
Timothy Coulter (2021 S1 - 2021 S2)
Bachelor of Environmental Science - Honors Thesis Project
Angus Houston (2022 S1 - 2022 S2. Topic: Quantifying alluvial gully morphology and erosion processes using low-cost drones and historical aerial imagery: a case study in the upper Burdekin catchment, north-east Queensland, Australia. Advisor: Dr. Jack Koci and Dr. Tao Huang)
Internship
Pengxiao Han (2021)
Visiting students
Xi Zhou (2020)
Collaborator
Mr. Jianan Liu (Industry) https://sites.google.com/view/liujianan
Algorithm Developer, Zenseact, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Co-Founder, Vitalent Consulting AB, 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
Prodessor Guanglin Zhang - Donghua University
Useful Tools for Research
Generate Table using Latex https://www.tablesgenerator.com/latex_tables
Reading paper (Good for students from China) https://readpaper.com/
AI-Code Editor https://cursor.sh/
Latex Document Editor https://www.overleaf.com/