We deliver practical, innovative solutions to solve real-world challenges.
The UTS Data Science Institute has deep experience in helping businesses and government unleash value from their data that supports evidence-based decisions.
Our research projects
Failure isn’t an option for pipes
Australia has more than 140,000 kilometres of water pipes, enough to go around the earth nearly four times. This infrastructure is mostly out of sight, out of...
Big data solutions are in the genes
The evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin have long helped biologists and social scientists explain how organisms develop and adapt to the world around us....
A world first for ethical AI
Using artificial intelligence technology to make important HR workforce hiring decisions fair, accurate and equitable.
Virtual underwriter makes life easier
The underwriting process for life insurance is important but laborious for customer and insurer alike, as they pore over questions about work, life and medical...
Building a data-driven talent pipeline for community cricket
Cricket NSW and the UTS Data Science Institute collaborated on the Player Journey Intelligence Project, utilizing seven years of cricket data to develop...
Data-driven AI means smooth sailing for export carriers
DHL Express partnered with the UTS Data Science Institute to develop a machine learning model.
Road safety by more than just the numbers
With 1,753 people killed and 25,638 seriously injured on NSW roads between 2016 and 2020, improving safety is a crucial goal for the government agency...
UTS researcher wins top defence industry award
UTS researcher Dr Marian-Andrei Rizoiu’s work countering disinformation online has been recognised at the 2023 Australian Defence Industry Awards.
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
A new AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays.
The ins and outs of misinformation rabbit holes
People who dive into misinformation are driven to satisfy an emotional need write Emily Booth and Marian-Andrei Rizoiu.
Our leading data science experts
Fang Chen
Exec Director, Data Sci Institute & Distinguished Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Amir H Gandomi
Professor Of Data Science
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Longbing Cao
Visiting Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Guandong Xu
Adjunct Fellow
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Jinyan Li
Visiting Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
2 winners
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes: Fang Chen (2018), Longbing Cao (2019)
6 awards
6 major industry awards since 2018
200+
papers in major national and international journals and conferences
We lead data science for Australia
Our strategy is built on delivering meaningful solutions for our partners and improve the lives of Australians.
