The network aims to drive digital transformation across industries, enhancing organisational efficiency, waste reduction, and workforce performance. We identify business opportunities, develop use cases, and promote digital adoption. Our key focus areas include smart manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial-IoT (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automation, data analytics, human-centred design, cybersecurity, and augmented/virtual reality, all aimed at building resilient and competitive Australian business and industry landscapes.
The following themes reflect areas of expertise across the network. Members may work in several of these areas.
This theme explores the integration of advanced technologies, such as IoT/IIoT, robotics, computer vision, and AI, to establish intelligent, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing processes that can adapt to evolving market demands and minimise environmental impact. Via digitalisation, this theme aims to transform traditional manufacturing methods, improve productivity, enhance product quality, and promote data-driven decision-making, paving the way for the future of smart manufacturing.
This theme focuses on harnessing data and AI to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and foster innovation across various industries. By leveraging big data, machine learning, and advanced analytics, the theme aims to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and insights, enabling organisations to make informed decisions, reduce inefficiencies, and anticipate market shifts. The theme explores the development and application of AI-driven solutions to address industry-specific challenges.
This theme prioritises the Industry 4.0 and 5.0 movements, resilient human performance, ergonomics, user experience, worker safety and well-being, digital technologies and human capabilities within sociotechnical systems, and workforce upskilling to ensure a healthier, more productive workforce. Human-centred Design is approached through the principles of third-wave Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) that values the qualities of the moving and acting body from first-person perspectives.
Prof Chi-Tsun (Ben) Cheng
School of Engineering
Prof Jeffrey Chan
School of Computing Technologies
A/Prof Toh Yen Pang
School of Engineering
A/Prof Ehsan Asadi
School of Engineering
A/Prof Ricky Chan
School of Engineering
Prof Chi-Tsun (Ben) Cheng
School of Engineering
Dr Wei Qin Chuah
School of Engineering
Dr Tu Le
School of Engineering
Dr Maciej Mazur
School of Engineering
Dr Qiang Sun
School of Science
Dr Timothy Wiley
School of Computing Technologies
Dr Le An (Nancy)
School of Accounting, Information Systems, and Supply Chain
Prof Jeffrey Chan
School of Computing Technologies
Dr Amirali Khodadadian Gostar
School of Engineering
Dr Julia Low
School of Science
Dr Katrina Neville
School of Engineering
Dr Mohammad Saidur Rahman
School of Computing Technologies
A/Prof Chayn Sun
School of Science
A/Prof Ruwan Tennakoon
School of Computing Technologies
Mr Frank Feltham
School of Design
A/Prof Lei Hou
School of Engineering
Dr Katrin Leifels
School of Property, Construction and Project Management
A/Prof Toh Yen Pang
School of Engineering
A/Prof Azizur Rahman
School of Property, Construction and Project Management
Membership includes industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students interested in digital transformation. We aim to connect stakeholders across sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, construction, logistics, healthcare, retail, and education, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to drive digitalisation and innovation.
Interested individuals can express their interest by emailing the convenors. Simply provide your name, professional background, and a brief explanation of your interest in digitalisation. Our team will review your request and guide you through the next steps for joining the network.
Digitalisation Network is supported by the following Enabling Impact Platforms:
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| Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Fabrication | Focuses on driving the next wave of innovation and research translation in Australia by transforming specialised materials into high-performance products and solutions. |
EIPs enable economic, environmental, societal, health and cultural impact with government, business and the community through research and innovation.
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