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 leadership
At the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, our people drive our research excellence.
Jie Lu
Associate Dean (Research Excellence) And Dist Prof
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Our research
We undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.
ARC Laureate project: Autonomous learning
Distinguished Professor Jie Lu, an internationally-renowned AI researcher in computational intelligence, is leading an ARC Laureate project to revolutionise industries that rely on data-driven decisions with autonomous machine learning algorithms.
AI research labs
Our pioneering research labs drive transformative advancements across fields like brain-computer interfaces, biomedical data science, intelligent drones, and large-scale network analytics.
AAII research seminar series
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.
AI research labs
Our pioneering research labs drive transformative advancements across fields like brain-computer interfaces, biomedical data science, intelligent drones, and large-scale network analytics.
ARC Laureate project: Autonomous learning
Distinguished Professor Jie Lu, an internationally-renowned AI researcher in computational intelligence, is leading an ARC Laureate project to revolutionise industries that rely on data-driven decisions with autonomous machine learning algorithms.
AAII research seminar series
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 research goals
- Undertake highly innovative and challenging research to achieve international standing and lead advancements in knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.
- Develop new and maintain existing networks and international AI centres to achieve global competititveness and gain high recognition.
- 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.
- Provide high-quality HDR and ECR training environment for the next generation of researchers in AI.
- Improve AAII's impact on the wider community through interaction with institutes, governments, industry, both locally and internationally.
Curious about our research?
Advanced AI
We are at the forefront of developing the full range of new AI technologies.
High impact solutions
AAII has collaborated with industry across several key sectors, including agriculture, defence, health, manufacturing, transport, finance and business intelligence.
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Wed 25 Nov 2026
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2.00PM - 3.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
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City campus Room 408, Level 06, UTS Building 11 (CB11.06.408)
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News
Professor Jie Lu contributes to United Nations working group
AAII’s capabilities in responsible AI contribute technical solutions to the international discussion on sustainable and trustworthy data governance.
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UTS ranked first in Artificial intelligence
Celebrating No. 1 national ranking in Artificial Intelligence.
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AAII researcher wins prestigious ARC Future Fellowship
Prof Long recognised for outstanding research leadership and contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed intelligence.
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calendar_today
Wed 25 Nov 2026
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schedule
2.00PM - 3.00PM Australia/Sydney (1 hour)
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location_on
City campus Room 408, Level 06, UTS Building 11 (CB11.06.408)
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attach_money
Free admission
News
Professor Jie Lu contributes to United Nations working group
AAII’s capabilities in responsible AI contribute technical solutions to the international discussion on sustainable and trustworthy data governance.
News
UTS ranked first in Artificial intelligence
Celebrating No. 1 national ranking in Artificial Intelligence.
News
AAII researcher wins prestigious ARC Future Fellowship
Prof Long recognised for outstanding research leadership and contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed intelligence.