Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML)

📣 Calling all AI and ML enthusiasts 📣 AIML has officially launched its Summer Grand Discovery Challenge, a machine learning competition designed to solve real-world problems using applied AI, engaging the talents and skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students at Adelaide University. Students will work in teams to develop predictive models, collaborating closely with leading researchers and experts in machine learning. The challenge offers a chance to build your portfolio, showcase your skills, and compete for recognition and potential future research opportunities. Prizes include $3,000 to the top-ranked HDR and undergraduate teams and $1,000 to the second-ranked HDR and undergraduate teams. All teams will be given certificates, and the winning teams will present their results at an awards ceremony. If you're an Adelaide University student with a passion for all things AI and machine learning, put together a team and join our Summer Grand Discovery Challenge! Competition closes 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (11:59 PM ACDT) #artificialintelligence #machinelearning For more information and to register, please visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gqx82piE

Congratulations to the Tokgan team, comprised of AIML Machine Learning Engineer Sam Hodge and PhD student Cameron Gordon, for winning a Facilitator Prize at the CSIRO ON Prime Showcase on 23 October. The ON Prime program equips researchers with the tools to explore where their science can have the greatest impact. Over the 9-week program, teams test their ideas with customers, refine their assumptions, and uncover the right pathways forward. Tokgan is a machine learning software company revolutionising digital content creation and visual effects outsourcing. Tokgan's Rotoscoping Software Solution enables procedurally generated visual effects with human-editable output, reducing outsourcing risks, time, and costs. "Cameron and [I] had 81 conversations - and counting - with about 75 different people from around the globe, mostly in the Hollywood visual effects industry," said Hodge. "We talked to people in supervision, technical, production, [and] innovation roles, in companies big and small to get a consensus about the problem and ...to see if there was a good problem solution fit." Hodge says that he and Gordon will collate the results of their discussions and put it out as a white paper for anyone interested in their results. "Hopefully we can find a way to bring human editable machine learning to market ... to reduce the amount of labour [needed] to increase productivity [and] to allow better stories to be told. This will form part of the report." We'd like to also congratulate AIML members Frances Fengyi Yang and Dr Shan Zhang whose team presented DiagramMind.AI which seeks to reimagine how intelligent AI models perceive, reason, and act in a visually grounded world; and Dr Xinyu Li, Haowei Xin and Dr Jinan Zou, who presented MatAid, which "uses cutting-edge AI to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials for renewable energy applications." Congratulations and well done to you all! It's fantastic to see all of you representing AIML's s commitment to innovation and translational research. For a full list of On Prime Showcase participants, please visit https://lnkd.in/gEX5M8-V Photo captions: Left AIML ML Engineer Sam Hodge presents Tokgan before ON Prime attendees | Participants of the 2025 ON Prime Showcase

Join AIML Director Professor Simon Lucey and a panel of thought leaders shaping the future of responsible AI in Australia at the Next Generation Responsible AI Symposium this December, hosted by CSIRO and AIML at the University of Adelaide and funded by The Australian Academy of Science through a Theo Murphy Initiative grant. Professor Lucey is a distinguished leader in AI with a career spanning research, industry, and national policy. He currently leads Australia’s largest machine learning research group at the University of Adelaide and serves as a scientific advisor on the Temporary AI Expert Committee for the Australian Government ’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). His previous roles include positions at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, autonomous vehicle company Argo AI, and CSIRO. With 11 patents in computer vision, and more than 300 publications, Professor Lucey’s contributions to AI are internationally recognised. His research spans computer vision, machine learning, and robotics and seeks to uncover the computational and mathematical foundations of visual perception. He is the recipient of numerous honours, including the 2024 AmCham Alliance Award for Artificial Intelligence and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Making Fellowship. Registrations for the symposium close on 21 November. At just $150 for two full days of sessions, workshops, networking, and food, this event is an incredible value. Places are limited and filling up fast, so don't miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/geRRJZwn #NextGenRAI #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics

Registrations are open for Adelaide University's Master of Mathematical Sciences specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Do you: ✔️ have a bachelor's degree? ✔️ enjoy the fundamental theory of AI, machine learning, computer science, and mathematics required to be at the cutting edge of AI research? ✔️ have the interest and passion needed to partake in a bespoke foundational AI theory degree? If you've answered yes, then please consider enrolling for the Master of Mathematical Sciences specialising in Artificial Intelligence course starting in February 2026. In this course, students will explore complex topics like optimisation, stochastic processes and the mathematics powering machine learning and AI. Through hands-on projects and guidance from leading researchers, students will develop advanced problem-solving skills and expertise in emerging AI technologies, opening doors to careers in data science, robotics, finance and technology development. For more information, please visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gtFbZQb6 Lewis Mitchell Dino Sejdinovic Kathy Nicholson

Congratulations to AIML researcher Dr Marcus Märtens on his new appointment as Associate Professor with the Kasai Laboratory at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo), ranked among Japan’s top five engineering schools. Commencing in December 2025, Dr Märtens will undertake pioneering research in data science and machine learning applied to advanced space research. Since joining AIML in early 2024, Dr Märtens has been a valued member of AIML's AI for Space Group, where he has applied his expertise and leadership to advance AI-driven space technologies, with a focus on pose estimation, trajectory optimisation, spacecraft autonomy, and space domain awareness. We congratulate Marcus on this outstanding achievement and wish him every success in this exciting next chapter in Japan. Photo caption: AIML researcher Dr Marcus Märtens

AIML and Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide post-doctoral researcher, Dr Yuan Zhang, shares a bit about how she's using AI methodologies and clinical insights in her research to combat endometriosis in this latest version of The University of Adelaide's "What's Your Why?" series. Dr Zhang is a core contributor to the award-winning IMAGENDO® project focusing on developing non-invasive, AI-driven tools to transform the diagnosis of endometriosis. She is the recipient of several competitive grants as lead investigator, including the Lloyd Cox Research Accelerator Grant ($29,122), the Lloyd Cox People Support Scheme ($55,515), and the 2025 Surrey–Adelaide Partnership Fund ($20,000). Learn a bit more about Yuan's work here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gukpV6BB Photo caption: AIML post-doctoral researcher, Dr Yuan Zhang

AIML is delighted to welcome Dr Cathy Foley, former Chief Scientist of Australia, as a panel host at the Next Generation Responsible AI Symposium in Adelaide this December. Dr Foley is one of Australia’s most respected science and technology leaders, with a distinguished 40-year career at CSIRO spanning materials science, superconducting technologies, and industry innovation. Her work helped commercialise LANDTEM™, a breakthrough exploration technology that has contributed to the discovery of mineral resources valued in the billions of dollars. A driving force behind Australia’s quantum technology sector, she led the development of the National Quantum Industry Strategy and today continues her advocacy for open science, diversity and inclusion in STEM, and public trust in science through influential advisory and leadership roles. Join Dr Foley and a cohort of emerging and established leaders shaping Australia’s responsible AI future at the Next Generation Responsible AI Symposium hosted by CSIRO and AIML at the University of Adelaide, and funded by The Australian Academy of Science through a Theo Murphy Initiative grant. Register now: https://lnkd.in/geRRJZwn #NextGenRAI2025 #ResponsibleAI #AIethics

Last week, Jonathon Read, AIML's Engineering Manager, discussed AI's enormous (and growing) impact in the corporate world before The University of Adelaide's MBA Alumni network. In a conversation with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s Rory McClaren, Read explored how agentic AI systems are changing the very nature of work, what AI really means for businesses and leadership today, and provided real world examples of ways that AI has improved processes, reduced risk, and created opportunities. "It was a great opportunity to not only discuss how AI is changing the nature of work, but to also highlight the work that AIML is doing in this space, including the recent launch of the AI Roadmap Generator," said Read. The AIML-developed AI Roadmap Generator seeks to 'help companies cut costs, trim operational spend, boost customer satisfaction, and accelerate product expansion using AI.' Read also provided attendees with practical ways to prep businesses for AI adoption as well as grant funding opportunities for South Australian businesses trialing AI solutions. #AIML_IndustrialAI For more information on the AI Roadmap Generator, please visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-FBY5T2 Photo caption: AIML Engineering Manager, Jonathon Read (left) speaks before members of the University of Adelaide's MBA Alumni network 17 October at Jolly's Boathouse in Adelaide

How can artificial intelligence (AI) empower the classrooms of tomorrow? The Responsible AI Research (RAIR) Centre invites educators and researchers to the Responsible AI Summit for Future Education to explore how AI is transforming the way we teach and learn. This event will offer practical insights for teachers and education professionals seeking to integrate AI responsibly into their classrooms and curricula. Through a panel discussion and interactive workshops, participants will gain strategies to enhance digital literacy, improve student engagement, and prepare learners for an increasingly AI-driven world. Panel members include Professor Javen Qinfeng Shi, RAIR Interim Director; Dr Jinan Zou, RAIR Education and Outreach Liaison; Dr Walter Barbieri, Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide; Dr Nick Jackson, Digital Technologies Leader at Scotch College Adelaide; and Cheyenne Clark, Bachelor of Information Technology (AI Major) at the University of Adelaide. 📍 Where: Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) building, Lot Fourteen 🕙 When: Thursday 6 November 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 🎟 Participation is free and registrations are limited. Register by 3 November via: https://lnkd.in/g7py-jak Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) certificates 2.6, 3.4, 3.6, and 4.5 will be issued at the event. We look forward to seeing you there! #SouthAustralia #AIforEducation #ResponsibleAI

Congratulations to Wenze Wang on being awarded an AIML Research Scholarship this month for his Master of Computer Science studies in artificial intelligence (AI) through the University of Adelaide. Wenze’s research focuses on making AI-driven robots more adaptable and interactive in everyday environments. His project explores how intelligent agents can better understand, respond to, and recover from unexpected situations, bridging the gap between perception, reasoning, and action. Supervised by AIML Senior Lecturer and Embodied AI Research Group Leader Dr Feras Dayoub, Wenze’s work aims to advance the capabilities of intelligent robotics systems, enabling them to operate more effectively and safely in real-world settings. Well done, Wenze! We look forward to seeing how your work contributes to the development of intelligent and resilient AI-driven robots. Photo caption: Wenze Wang, AIML Research Scholarship recipient