Wei Peng

Dr. Wei Peng is a pioneering AI expert with over 15 years of experience in AI research, innovation, and commercialization across industry and academia. He is dedicated to advancing AI methodologies, shaping strategic technology directions, and seamlessly integrating AI solutions into practical applications.

As a Principal Research Fellow at School of Engineering, RMIT University, Wei leads industrial AI innovation, fostering the translation of research into real-world impact. His research focuses on Large Language Models, Knowledge Representation, Cognitive Agents, and Embodied AI, along with their applications.

Before joining RMIT, Wei held principal research leadership roles in the technology sector, leading AI research and development teams focused on generative AI and enterprise AI solutions. He supervised multiple research labs, overseeing projects on Large Language Models, Multimodal Learning, Cognitive Agents, and AIOps. He was responsible for defining corporate technology strategies, directing high-impact AI initiatives, and managing a research portfolio exceeding $10 million USD. His leadership spanned early-stage innovation, prototyping, and the deployment of AI-driven solutions in large-scale commercial products.

A key figure in global AI collaboration, Wei has built strong research partnerships with top universities. His previous experience includes serving as a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University and holding senior technical roles at Telstra, Lenovo, and AUSTRAC, where he applied AI across various domains.

An active contributor to the AI research community, Wei has published over 70 peer-reviewed AI papers, holds multiple patents, and serves on top AI conference committees such as ACL, EMNLP, AAAI, and NAACL. His expertise in advanced AI continues to drive human-centric AI solutions that enhance industrial efficiency and human intelligence.