About CIAIRI
A world leading researcher in autonomous decision-making systems. He has two decades of experience in AI research covering a broad range of AI technologies. John has won several awards for his research as well as in innovative and passionate leadership.
A well-known industry focused AI researcher in the area of real-time optimisation and computer vision. Andy is an active advocate of advanced AI for social good and real world impact. He serves the AI communities in the national and international stages.
Deborah has over 20 years’ experience working in global strategy, business development and stakeholder engagement roles across higher education, corporate and not-for-profit sectors worldwide.
The CIAIRI Industry Advisory Board for AI (IAB-AI) is RMIT’s leading body of industry experts for AI.
The IAB-AI is a dynamic group of industry leaders who provide objective, ‘outside-in’ thinking. They are at the cutting edge of their professions, aware of their sector’s AI needs in the changing global tech landscape.
Members share first-hand knowledge and diverse perspectives regarding industry priorities and challenges. This knowledge enables continuous refinement of RMIT strategic direction relating to AI research and innovation.
| Name | Title | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Dheeren Velu (Chair) | Head of Applied Innovation Exchange | Capgemini |
| Chris Butler | Chief Architect | Red Hat |
| Erica Dodd | AI Institute lead | Deloitte |
| Julian Fogarty | Chief Product Officer | IDOM Innovation |
| Lida Ghahremanlou | Lead Data Scientist, Senior Researcher in AI | Microsoft |
| Natalie Gunn | Senior Data and AI professional | IBM |
| Greg Holden | Experienced Food and Technical Innovation Leader | Independent Food Industry Expert |
| Hari Janakiraman | Head of Industry & Innovation | ANZ Bank |
| Bruce Joycey | Chief Information Officer | Southern Restaurants |
| Selda Kaplan | CEO and Co-Founder | TaxLeopard |
| Ramesh Raghavan | CIO, Uniting NSW.ACT | Uniting |
| Theodore Stone | Senior Project Manager | YepHome Group |
| Izuhara Takero | Director | ST Solutions (Softbank) |
| Maria Vukovic | Discipline Leader in Aerospace Simulation and Capability Analysis | DSTG |
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
