Biography
I am the Academic Director for Data Science & Analytics at Kaplan Business School, where I oversee the discipline’s academic governance, faculty development, and curriculum strategy across six national campuses. I hold a PhD in Engineering & Computer Science from The Australian National University and CSIRO Data61, with research specialising in physical layer authentication, privacy-preserving machine learning, and IoT security.
Strategic Academic Leadership
I direct the (re)accreditation and design of postgraduate programs to align with Australian Computer Society standards and industry needs. I lead multi-stage governance processes as CDP Chair, coordinating across internal committees (ARC, GRAC, Academic Board), external reviewers, and TEQSA. My operational remit includes faculty mentorship, discipline-level budgeting, and executive performance reporting.
I currently lead the development of KAI, a multi-agent AI system designed to scale personalised student support across KBS campuses. This initiative was recognised with the Kaplan Global Award for excellence in AI-driven continuous transformation.
Industry Integration
Concurrently working with RMIT University, I design immersive, skills-first learning experiences mapped to global certifications (AWS, Cisco) and national competency standards. I serve as a technical liaison for industry partners, converting market intelligence into specialised micro-credentials that address real-world data and cybersecurity challenges.
Academic Qualifications
Technical
| 2025 | PhD, The Australian National University & CSIRO, Engineering & Computer Science |
| 2020 | Master, Kumoh Institute of Technology, South Korea, Information Technology |
| 2017 | Bachelor, National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Pakistan, Electrical Engineering |
Leadership
| 2025 | Grad. Cert, Kaplan Business School, Business Admin |
| Exp. 2026 | MBA, Kaplan Business School, Project Mgmt & Leadership |
| Exp. 2026 | Grad. Cert, Deakin University, Higher Education |
Appointments
| May 2025 – Present | Academic Director, Kaplan, Australia |
| Feb 2024 – Present | Teacher, RMIT University |
| Dec 2024 – Present | Visiting Researcher, The Australian National University |
| Feb 2024 – May 2025 | Academic Head, Kaplan, Australia |
| Feb 2023 – Feb 2024 | Lecturer, Kaplan, Australia |
| Mar 2018 – Feb 2020 | Research Assistant, Kumoh Institute of Technology |
Scholarships & Awards
- KaplanWay Award (2024) | Kaplan, Australia – Global winner for innovation in teaching with GenAI.
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2021–2024) | CSIRO / ANU – Full stipend + R&D fund.
- Research Training Program (2020–2024) | Australian Government – Full stipend + R&D fund.
- International Merit Scholarship (2018–2020) | Kumoh Institute of Technology – Full stipend + R&D fund.
- University Gold Medal (2017) | NUCES – Highest GPA in program.
- Dean’s List (2013–2017) | NUCES – Academic Excellence.