Miss Rubaiath E. Ulfath is a PhD candidate at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Her research is carried out in partnership with Exergenics and funded by the RACE for 2030 CRC scheme. She received her BSc degree in Computer Science and Engineering from East Delta University, Bangladesh, in December 2020. Her PhD research focuses on leveraging Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods to optimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for centralised chilled water plants. By analysing historical time-series data from real-world chiller plants, her work aims to utilise advanced AI-driven methods for accurate cost forecasting, providing actionable insights to enhance financial decision-making in HVAC systems.
Dr. Toh Yen Pang is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the School of Engineering, RMIT University. He has also held the position of Deputy Head (Learning and Teaching) in the department since April 2024. A/Prof Pang specializes in systems design, biomechanical modeling, and the development of digital twins for advanced biomedical research. His research focuses on integrating advanced technology and simulation applications into the creation of bioengineered models and devices to address the increasing demand for personalized solutions while minimizing reliance on costly and time-consuming animal testing and clinical trials. He serves as a Theme Leader of the RMIT Digitalisation Network, with an emphasis on human-centered design and workforce well-being. A/Prof Pang has successfully secured AUD 3.76 million in research grants from several organizations, including the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Australian Stroke Alliance, Medical Research Future Fund, Defence Science Institute, and Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund. He has authored 76 high-impact journal articles and received 1,306 citations (h-index = 20), demonstrating his significant contributions and recognition in the field.
Prof. Ivan Cole is a Professor in the Mechanical, Manufacturing & Mechatronics Department at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and formerly Chief Research Scientist and Program Director at CSIRO Manufacturing, Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on intelligent vehicle health monitoring for aerospace and infrastructure applications. His work includes developing multi-scale process models and data-driven models to estimate corrosion and crack growth on aircraft. These models have been coded into software and maps, contributing to international and national standards. Prof. Cole has secured over AUD 26 million in funding and published more than 260 peer-reviewed papers with over 11,000 citations as of 2024.
Dr Chi-Tsun Cheng (Ben) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering at the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. He received his BEng and MSc degrees from the University of Hong Kong in 2004 and 2005, respectively, and his PhD from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2009. After completing his PhD, Dr Cheng was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary from 2010 to 2011. He then served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2012 to 2018 before joining RMIT University. Dr Cheng is currently the Academic Lead - Research Development at the School of Engineering, and he is also one of the leads of the RMIT Digitalisation Network under the RMIT Enabling Impact Platforms. He has been the academic supervisor of the RMIT Space Rover Team since 2019. Since 2023, he has been the RMIT's representative in the Executive Council of IoT Alliance Australia. Dr Cheng's research interests include Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0/5.0 Technologies, and Advanced Manufacturing.
