Personal profile
Biography
John is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University and Course Director of the Bachelor of Information Technology.
His main interests are in the areas of computational modelling, optimization and simulation. These problems are characterized by the need to understand the effect of variability on the behaviour of critical systems and allocate resources optimally.
Monash teaching commitment
Dr John Betts has experience as the Chief Examiner for the following units in the Faculty of IT:
- FIT1006 Business information analysis
- FIT2017 Computer models for business decision making
- FIT3152 Data science
- FIT5097 Business intelligence modelling
John has experience as the Lecturer for the following units in the Faculty of IT:
- FIT1006 Business information analysis
- FIT2017 Computer models for business decision making
- FIT3152 Data science
- FIT5097 Business intelligence modelling
Education/Academic qualification
Operations Research, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Award Date: 8 Mar 2003
Operations Research, Graduate Diploma in Statistics / Operations Research, RMIT University
Award Date: 2 May 1996
Mathematics, Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and Mathematics Education, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 2 May 1992
Education, Diploma in Education, Monash University
Award Date: 6 Jun 1984
Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Monash University
Award Date: 20 May 1983
Research area keywords
- Computational Modelling
- Optimisation
- Simulation
- Data Science
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Detecting Threats in Temporal Networks
Stuckey, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Betts, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Dalins, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
30/05/23 → 30/08/26
Project: Research
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Optimising multi-item retail inventories
Betts, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stuckey, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wetenhall, P. (Partner Investigator (PI))
14/09/21 → 14/09/26
Project: Research
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MH: Mapping the scientific knowledge and approaches to defining and measuring hate crime, hate speech, and hate incidents
Betts, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/10/22 → 1/03/23
Project: Research
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Biofocussed prostate cancer RadioTherapy (BiRT): A personalised approach to delivering the right dose to the right place
Haworth, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Williams, S. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ebert, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reynolds, H. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dowling, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wraith, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Liney, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mears, C. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Betts, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Murphy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/17 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
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Impact of autonomous vehicles on discretionary activities: an agent-based model with space–time accessibility constraints
Feng, L., Betts, J. M., Kamruzzaman, L. & Vu, H. L., Feb 2026, In: Transportation. 53, p. 433–457 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The effect of charismatic influencers on polarization online: An agent-based modeling approach
Betts, J. M., Bliuc, A. M. & Courtney, D. S., Apr 2026, In: Technology in Society. 85, 11 p., 103179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Approaches to Defining the “Hate Element” of a Behavior: A Data-Driven Typology
Vergani, M., Betts, J., Perry, B., Chermak, S., Freilich, J., Scrivens, R. & Link, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Crime and Delinquency. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Environmental framing and left-wing political orientation promote sustainability in a US-based common-pool resource dilemma
Hansen, R. R. S. F., Koomen, J. A., Buck, B., Betts, J. M., Bliuc, A. M. & Koomen, R. M., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Psychology. 105, 11 p., 102663.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Predict+Optimize Problem in Renewable Energy Scheduling
Bergmeir, C., de Nijs, F., Genov, E., Sriramulu, A., Abolghasemi, M., Bean, R., Betts, J., Bui, Q., Dinh, N. T., Einecke, N., Esmaeilbeigi, R., Ferraro, S., Galketiya, P., Glasgow, R., Godahewa, R., Kang, Y., Limmer, S., Magdalena, L., Montero-Manso, P. & Peralta, D. & 8 others, , 2025, In: IEEE Access. 13, p. 60064-60087 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Course Director - Bachelor of Information Technology - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Betts, J. (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Major Lead (Business Information Systems) - Bachelor of Information Technology - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Betts, J. (Contributor)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member - Australian Society for Operational Research
Betts, J. (Member)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Member - Undergraduate Programs Committee - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Betts, J. (Member)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member - Operational Research Society (UK)
Betts, J. (Member)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
Press/Media
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The Effect of Charismatic Influencers on Societal Polarization
Betts, J., Bliuc, A.-M. & Cristea, M.
15/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature