This research hub is dedicated to advancing the transformation of business, society, and education through digital technologies and innovations. The proliferation of digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (Industry 4.0), augmented reality, machine learning, and 3D printing) is reshaping business models, learning environments, and societal frameworks.
As digital transformation accelerates, organisations, educators, and policymakers face new challenges in areas such as human-computer interaction, networked collaborations, digital literacy, and innovative process design. These developments are increasingly driven by evolving information systems and emerging technologies.
Both manufacturing and service delivery, as well as educational practices and digital learning, are being revolutionised through knowledge-sharing tools, digital learning platforms, and adaptive learning systems. These technologies support organisational learning, skill development, and collaborative value creation with key stakeholders including supply chain partners, customers, and students.
Researchers within this hub investigate the multidimensional impact of digital transformation across industries, educational institutions, and society. Their work contributes to preparing Australia’s workforce, educational institutions, and broader economy for a digitally enabled future.
Meet the Directors
Professor, School of Computer Science
Lecturer, School of Computer Science
Key Research Areas
(1) Digital Innovation Ecosystems
- Emerging business models
- Cultural aspects in information systems
- Digital entrepreneurship
- Ecosystem actors and networks
- Education-focused digital ecosystems (e.g., collaborative online learning, open educational resources, AI-driven learning platforms)
(2) Digital Platforms, Learning, and Services
- Development of digital literacy and competencies
- Innovation in digital products, processes, and services
- Case studies on the adoption of digital technologies
- E-service design and service innovation
- Human-computer interaction in education
- AI-Powered digital products
- Technology-enhanced and adaptive learning environments
(3) Applications of Digital Technologies
- Supply chain management and industrial sustainability
- Social computing applications
- AI-driven personalised learning
- Governance models for digital ecosystems
- Disaster resilience and risk management
- Health information systems
- GIS and location intelligence in interdisciplinary applications
- Spatial decision support systems
- Geospatial technologies for social good, disaster response, and climate adaptation
(4) Impacts of Digital Technologies
- Positive and negative societal and organisational impacts
- Operational and managerial challenges in technology adoption
- Ethical considerations in digital learning and assessment
- Human-computer interaction research
- AI-enhanced decision-making processes
- Policies and standards for digital implementation
(5) Semantics and Artificial Intelligence
- Development and application of AI tools
- AI explainability and human-AI collaboration
- Knowledge representation through data graphs
- Semantic data structures and architectures
(6) Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
- Theoretical foundations of bibliometric analysis
- Topic modelling and trend analysis
- Evaluation of journals and institutional analysis
- Altmetrics and webometrics
- Broader applications of scientometric tools