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.

Research Authority & Grant Leadership

I maintain an active research profile as a Visiting Researcher at ANU. My portfolio includes:

  • Funding: Over A$420,000 in competitive grants from the Australian Research Council and CSIRO.
  • Output: 2 patents, 17 journal articles, and 9 conference papers, with 300+ citations.
  • Collaboration: Multi-institutional projects with Princeton University, Kingston University London, CSIRO Data61, and the University of Newcastle.

My current research focuses on decentralised authentication for LEO satellite-based IoT networks and continuous physical layer authentication paradigms.

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.