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Professor Jianfei Cai named 2021 IEEE Fellow
27 November, 2020
Professor Jianfei Cai, Head of the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University, has been named a Fellow by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for
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Monash project tackles post-pandemic mental health challenges facing adolescents
25 November, 2020
A Monash University project will look at reducing the long-term risk of adolescent mental health problems by enhancing parents’ ability to support their children throughout the pandemic.
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Genomics, digital health and AI to prevent and treat superbugs
20 November, 2020
A Monash University project will harness the power of technology to help diagnose, treat and prevent one of the most pressing worldwide health issues - antimicrobial resistance.
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Monash Faculty of IT secures over $1.5 million in funding for ARC Discovery Projects
17 November, 2020
In the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding, Monash Faculty of Information Technology (IT) has been awarded four Discovery Project grants.
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International research team led by NTU Singapore develops AI-powered âelectronic noseâ to sniff out meat freshness
13 November, 2020
A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has invented an artificial olfactory system that mimics the mammalian nose to assess the freshness of meat accurately.
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Help or hindrance? Smart-home technology in need of a gender reboot
11 November, 2020
In the The Jetsons, the 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series set in the future,
Data-driven schools unlock student potential
9 November, 2020
An online interactive education platform, developed by Monash University alumni, is capturing student academic development and providing real-time learning progress reports for teachers and parents.
Monash Faculty of IT success with ARC Discovery Projects
5 November, 2020
In the latest round of funding announced by the Australian Research Council (ARC), the Faculty of Information Technology (IT) has been recognised in the field of blockchain technology and recordkeeping informatics.
Unity between audio and visual cues, key to detecting deepfakes
30 October, 2020
As deepfake videos become increasingly difficult to detect, advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied to uncover the disharmony between the audio in a video and the visual of the person speaking.
IEEE Visualisation Conference is heading down under in 2022
29 October, 2020
For the first time in its 30 year-history, the world's largest international visualisation conference will be held in the southern hemisphere in Melbourne, Australia.
AI body tracking fitness app offers personalised training to help prevent injury in lockdown
29 October, 2020
A fitness app developed by Monash University alumni is turning smartphones into personal trainers that correct form and offer feedback in real-time during a workout.
Managing online forums in the age of misinformation
15 October, 2020
Researchers from the Monash University Malaysia campus are developing a platform to moderate and verify content shared to popular online forums and discussion boards.
COVID-19 information accessibility lacking for blind and low vision Australians
7 October, 2020
A Monash University study has found that graphical information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic regularly presented in mainstream media is inaccessible to blind and low vision people (BLV).
Researchers develop worlds most efficient quantum-safe and privacy-preserving blockchain protocol
30 September, 2020
Researchers from CSIRO’s Data61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency, and the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre have developed the world’s most efficient blockchain protocol that is both
Monash IT Prof John Grundy to lead prestigious ASE 2020
21 September, 2020
The 35th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering (ASE 2020) will run virtually from Monday 21 September – Friday 25 September, with ARC Laureate Professor
Interactive map identifies Melburnians' 5km 'Friend Zone'
18 September, 2020
With Melbourne residents prevented from going further than 5km from home during lockdown, a map developed by Monash University researchers is making it easier to see a friend outdoors.
Virtual artwork fosters social connection during COVID-19
8 September, 2020
A collaborative project between Monash University’s Exertion Games Lab and PluginHUMAN, designed to keep people connected during the pandemic lockdown, has been honoured at Australia’s International Good Design Awards.
Reflected gaze: How an AI poet sees your emotional self
28 August, 2020
An interactive AI mirror, designed by Faculty of IT and SensiLab researchers, is bringing participants into the artwork as part of this year’s digital
COVID-19 public health measures: Worldwide responses observed through a social lens
28 August, 2020
While Australians tweeted about panic buying, New Zealanders tweeted their support of strict COVID-19 lockdowns. A Monash University study which analysed close to three million tweets across six countries, has found key trends associated with
Video games teach children empathy
24 August, 2020
A recent study has shown evidence that young children can develop their empathy skills using computer technology. Specifically, a game created by the researchers named The Empathy World was used to test and improve children’s
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