World-leading AI research

Our vision is to develop theoretical foundations and advanced algorithms for AI, and to drive significant progress in related areas like computational intelligence, business intelligence, computer vision, data science, machine learning, brain computer interface, bioinspired neural networks and information systems.

Our research

We undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.

Our pioneering research labs drive transformative advancements across fields like brain-computer interfaces, biomedical data science, intelligent drones, and large-scale network analytics.

We are at the forefront of developing the full range of new AI technologies.

The series is dedicated to fostering an engaging, inclusive, and interdisciplinary environment for internal and external AI researchers to share research ideas and findings in person.

We are at the forefront of developing the full range of new AI technologies.

Our pioneering research labs drive transformative advancements across fields like brain-computer interfaces, biomedical data science, intelligent drones, and large-scale network analytics.

The series is dedicated to fostering an engaging, inclusive, and interdisciplinary environment for internal and external AI researchers to share research ideas and findings in person.

Our leadership

Our people drive our research excellence.

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Jie Lu

Jie Lu

Associate Dean (Research Excellence) And Dist Prof

Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology

CT Lin

CT Lin

Distinguished Professor

Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology

Ling Chen

Ling Chen

Research Director

Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology

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Our research goals

  1. Undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.
  2. Develop new and maintain existing networks and international AI centres to achieve global competititveness and gain high recognition.
  3. Build AAII's capacity in all key AI areas by attracting and retaining researchers of high international standing, as well as the most promising research students.
  4. Provide high-quality HDR and ECR training environment for the next generation of researchers in AI.
  5. Improve AAII's impact on the wider community through interaction with institutes, governments, industry, both locally and internationally.

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Solutions and capabilities

AAII has collaborated with industry across several key sectors, including defence, healthcare, finance, education, marketing and transportation.

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AI-powered genomics innovation earns UTS AAII a place in national iAwards 2025 finals.

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