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Biography

Professor Dinh Phung is the Head of the Department of Data Science and AI at Monash University. His research interest includes machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, robust and trustworthy AI, optimal transport, Bayesian and graphical models. He has published 250+ papers in these areas and application domains such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, digital health, cybersecurity and autism. 

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University

Award Date: 17 Jun 2005

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Curtin University

Award Date: 3 Sept 2001

Research area keywords

  • Machine Learning
  • artificial intelligence
  • deep learning
  • representation learning
  • Bayesian statistics
  • graphical models
  • generative AI
  • optimal transport
  • robust and adversarial machine learning
  • NLP and computer vision
  • digital health
  • cybersecurity
  • medical AI
  • autism

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