#machine learning

Distributed trust AI for solar energy sustainability in commercial settings
This project develops a scheme and prototype for utilising advanced AI technologies to manage and efficient utilise of solar energy. The expected outcomes is an energy sharing trustworthy framework that enables commercial customers reducing energy bills. The project will lead to a sustainable solution for SMEs and contribute to environment protection.

AI-empowered visual recognition system for dairy cow identification, health and behaviour monitoring
This project develops an AI-driven system to identify individual cows, and monitor and detect their health and behaviour, through the use of facial recognition, posture analysis, and thermal imaging. The expected outcome is early detection of illness and abnormal activity of cows. This project will support productivity, reduce losses, and improve animal welfare in the dairy industry.

Dark web analytics for ransomware threat actor profiling
This project investigates active ransomware groups and attempts to identify their key characteristics, attack signatures, victims, and stolen data. The expected outcome is development of a dataset to serve as an essential resource. The project will potentially provide more knowledge on ransomware groups, their tactics, techniques, and procedures for launching attacks.

Improving GNSS measurements of Australia’s deformation using machine learning
This Project will improve the accuracy of estimates of Australia’s 3D motion and deformation using machine learning methods. This will apply new methods to hundreds of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) sites to improve understanding of Australia’s vertical land motion and sea level research. This may improve satellite positioning products used by Australian industry, government and researchers.

AI for Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Disorder in Elderly
This Project aims to develop outcome measures for early detection of neurodegenerative disorders using artificial intelligence (AI) and various sensing modalities, offering personalised support to older adults. The expected outcome is the creation of AI algorithms to detect early signs of neurodegenerative disorders in older adults living independently at home. The potential benefit is early detection of neurodegenerative disorders in older adults, improving quality of life and effective disease management.

Prediction of molecular interactions with RNA using AI
This Project will develop deep-learning models to predict interactions of ribonucleic acid (RNA) with other molecules. The expected outcomes are to improve prediction capabilities to decode RNA interactions in disease mechanisms, identify novel therapeutic modalities, and improve existing therapies for targeting RNA. This could result in enhanced capacity to design new therapies and potential to optimise RNA targeting molecules for therapeutic applications.

Applying imaging methods and data analytics to explore the listening brain
This Project aims to understand brain circuits and processes supporting communication in individuals with hearing problems, including those who use devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. The potential benefits are that individualised strategies based on real-time brain states estimate algorithms to empower listening and support effective communication. The Project will use brain-imaging techniques‚ including those compatible with listening technologies, including electroencephalogram (EEG), to explore the listening brain. The Project will explore brain changes that arise from hearing loss, how changes in brain function – within and beyond the auditory brain – arise to support listening when hearing is impaired, and how these findings can be used as a part of devices such as cochlear implants that engage the rest of the brain to support an individual's listening.

Synthetic CT via Generative AI for MR-guided Radiotherapy Planning in the Abdomen and Lungs
This Project will leverage artificial intelligence to develop and validate synthetic computed tomography (CT) from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the abdominal and lung regions. The expected outcomes are an AI-based synthetic CT model, thorough technical and clinical validation and potential patent/licensing opportunities. This may reduce unnecessary ionising radiation of CT in patients and improve treatment efficiency during radiotherapy planning.

Clinical lab automation with AI human robot interface
This Project will develop an AI-based robotic programming interface based on large-language model that allows practitioners, regardless of their technical expertise, to efficiently program and control robots. The expected outcomes are to improve efficiency in designing and deploying clinical lab automation and to expand the use of robotics within laboratories. This may lead to improvements with workflow for clinical lab automation, particularly during high-demand situations like pandemic outbreaks.

Cyber security risk mitigation for sensor data integrity
This Project will investigate cyber security risk mitigation approaches to secure the integrity of sensor information feeding into critical infrastructure operational systems and digital twins. The expected outcome is the development of guidelines for implementing robust cyber security measures. This may enhance resilience against cyber threats and ensure the integrity of decision-making processes.