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🎥 Check out this TV interview to learn more about an exciting #research project led by AUS #Engineering students! This innovative project aims to improve #seizure prediction accuracy using #EEG signals, with the potential to enable early detection and intervention, offering a life-changing impact for those affected by #epilepsy. ⚕️ The project titled: "Optimizing the Prediction of Epileptic Seizures Using M-Xene Based Surface Electrodes and a Deep Learning Model Combined with Electroencephalogram Signals." 🔬 was conducted by: 🔶 Daniel Kordab (Industrial Engineering) 🔶 Omar Amer (Computer Science) 🔶 Rashaad Hasan (Chemical Engineering) under the supervision of: 🔶 Dr. Abdulrahim Shamayleh, PhD, CSCP 🔶 Dr. Amani Lutfi Al-Othman 🔶 Dr. Omar Arif This project was supported by an AUS Undergraduate Research #Grant and showcases the #interdisciplinary strength of AUS teams. 💡 We are very proud of the team and their groundbreaking work! We wish them continued success as they strive to make a meaningful #impact in the field of healthcare. 👏 Learn more about AUS #Engineering Research ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewgddMVx AUS - College of Engineering American University of Sharjah #Proud_AUSer #AUS #UAE #Sharjah #CEN #Engineering #ComputerScience #ComputerEngineering #CivilEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #IndustrialEngineering #success

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Building on our NSW SRN Pilot Project 3D-Printed Self-Deployable Antenna Arrays for CubeSat Applications, we’ve developed an innovative approach that merges 4D printing with origami-inspired shape-morphing antennas for CubeSats. I’m excited to collaborate closely with Prof. Manos Tentzeris and Prof. Shlomo Magdassi on this project, and I look forward to visiting Prof. Tentzeris' lab at Georgia Tech next April. A comprehensive review of 4D printing/origami technologies applied to microwave/RF/antenna designs can be found in our recently published article in Proceedings of the IEEE: https://lnkd.in/gigkdA5e The recorded Webinar on Additively Manufactured Electronic Components in Multimaterial 3-D and 4-D Printing can be found: https://lnkd.in/g2bDGrjp Acknowledgement: The pilot studies were supported by the NSW Space Research Network. Further research will be supported by the Australian Research Council. Follow us. More to come... University of Technology Sydney, Georgia Institute of Technology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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I’m so happy of publishing this book 📚 for all respected Persian readers around the world who are interested in the amazing interdisciplinary field of Accelerated High Performance Computing for the Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence applications.🪴❤️ Now many giant tech leaders like NVIDIA🥇are doing tremendous valuable works in this field and indeed they are considered as the key game player. The next step would be an original English book. Let’s go ahead and enjoy the game…🪻😊🌤️🙋🏻‍♂️ #ai #hardware #nvidia #hpc #acceleratedcomputing #highperformancecomputing #hardware #artificialintelligence #deeplearning #computerarchitecture

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Finally out in the prestigious IEEE Transactions on Robotics, Somayeh's work on "Applications of Spiking Neural Networks in #Visual #Place #Recognition". Read more in the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) press release: https://lnkd.in/ghPkPrQ2 or the paper: https://lnkd.in/gv85MM4B In this work, we have taken inspiration from the brains of insects and animals for more energy-efficient robotic navigation. Our system uses small #spiking #neural #network modules to recognise specific places from images. These modules were combined into an ensemble, a group of multiple spiking networks, to create a scalable navigation system capable of learning to navigate in large environments. Kudos to Somayeh Hussaini for conducting this amazing research, and thank you to co-author Michael Milford for lots of advice and insights! Also many thanks to Intel Labs, the Australian Research Council and the QUT Centre for Robotics funding for this project!

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Higher-order topological simulation unlocks new potential in quantum computers

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6 Open Positions under National Elite Foundation grant, AI and Quantum Computing We are excited to announce that our project, “Creating Building Blocks for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Neural Networks,” has been awarded the annual grant from the National Elite Foundation of Iran, one of the highest prestigous and competetive national grants. This project integrates deep learning components (such as residual block, dense block, attention layers, etc.) with quantum computing, targeting complex high-variance problems. Successful candidates will receive support from the National Elite Foundation. Qualification Requirements and Conditions: Two Sub-Groups of Positions: * Sub-Group 1 - Three Positions: Candidates should be distinguished winners of prestigious events, including: - Medalists (gold, silver, bronze) from international or national student Olympiads. - Top 1000 rank holders in Regions 1, 2, or 3 of the National Competitive Examination; i.e. Iran Conquer. - Top 100 rank holders in the the National Competitive Examination of art and foreign languages. - Highest rank achievers in the student, scholar, and technologist sections of the Khawarzmi Youth Festival. - 1st to 3rd rank holders in the Kharazmi International Festival. - 1st to 3rd rank holders in the National Student Olympiads endorsed by the Ministry of Science. - 1st to 3rd rank holders in the Farabi Youth Festival. - 1st to 3rd place winners in the "Business Designers" section of the Sheikh Bahai Festival. - Top 10 rank holders in the National Nanotechnology Competition (Student). - 1st to 3rd place winners in problem-oriented competitive events (Shahid Babaei Project), as per the National Elite Foundation regulations. * Sub-Group 2 - Three Position: Candidates must solve the following task and submit the code via email: “Update a simple residual block using a quantum algorithm.” The choice of Python framework is open. Preferred Selection Criteria: - High motivation and goal orientation with a passion for AI and quantum algorithms. - Proficiency in Pytorch or Tensorflow frameworks. - Familiarity with QNN libraries, such as Qiskit. - Strong analytical skills for tackling complex problems. - Excellent problem-solving abilities and grasp of new theories. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. - Competence in conducting and reporting research professionally. Benefits of Joining Our Team: - Certificate opportunity from one of the most prestigious academies in the country. - Exciting job opportunities in one cutting-edge interdisciplinary field. - Professional development opportunities. - High scoring potential from the National Elite Foundation. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resumes to: - Head of the Group: Ali A. Kiaei, email: [email protected] - Research Assistant: Fatemeh Aqaei, email: [email protected] For more information, please contact Fatemeh Aqaei. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals to our innovative team

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Special Issue - Energy harvesting for sensors applications Dear Colleagues and Students, We are organising a Special Issue in Sensor Review for “Energy harvesting for sensors applications, in which your work would be suitable for publication. The Guest Editors are Prof Kean Aw – University of Auckland Professor Lihua Tang – University of Auckland Professor Wanghui Xu – Hong Kong Polytechnic University Professor Tao Kai – Northwest Polytechnical University The Special Issue timeframe will be as follows:- ScholarOne submission deadline: 30 November 2024 Final acceptance: 28 February 2025 Publication: Vol.45 Iss.3 (2025) Below is the instruction to submit your work to this Special Issue Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Registration and access are available at: https://lnkd.in/gN-qsrx4 Author guidelines should be strictly followed. Please see: https://lnkd.in/gqFKqJkR Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title “Energy harvesting for sensors applications” at the appropriate step (Step 5) in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”. Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal. If the work has been/will be published in the conference proceeding, your article must be an extension of the proceeding.

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NREL researcher Rimple Sandhu presented a highly informative talk to IEA Wind Task 44 Work Package 2 titled "Inverse UQ: Intro, Case Study and Bayesian Inference, and Application to Wake Modeling". In this presentation, Rimple delves into the fundamental principles and methodologies of Inverse UQ. His talk includes a detailed case study of a nonlinear aeroelastic oscillator with wind tunnel data that showcases practical applications and challenges encountered. Lastly, Rimple explores the application of Inverse UQ and Bayesian Inverse Modeling to wake modeling. 👀 Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/gUaQt8cx #InverseUQ #BayesianInference #WakeModeling #IEAWindTask44 #ScientificResearch #Engineering #UncertaintyQuantification #WindEnergy #CaseStudy #ModernScience

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Our paper named "Deep Reinforcement Learning-Assisted Federated Learning for Robust Short-Term Load Forecasting in Electricity Wholesale Markets” is accepted by IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering. The time difference between Melbourne Australia and St. Catharines Canada makes this collaboration much harder, but we made it! Congratulations, Chenghao! 

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I am pleased to share that we just published a book on titanium alloys by World Scientific Publisher. Book title: Titanium Alloys: Basics and Application Authors: Peng Cao (The University of Auckland); Laichang Zhang (Edith Cowan University) Link: https://lnkd.in/gB_48ahE | June 2024 Pages: 340 At just half the weight of steel and nickel-based superalloys, titanium and its alloys stand out primarily due to their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and low density. Such distinctive properties make titanium attractive for a variety of applications, including aerospace, sports and leisure, and industrial uses. The book aims to cover important aspects of titanium metallurgy, from the basic characteristics of titanium to its advanced applications. The introductory chapter introduces the metallurgical background, physical and mechanical properties of titanium, with insights into specialty titanium alloys and titanium matrix composites. The book also discusses the correlation between microstructure and properties of titanium and its alloys along with various heat-treatment opportunities that exist for tailoring the properties to achieve excellent performance in a variety of products. Additionally, the variety of applications of titanium and its alloys in aerospace and non-aerospace markets are documented in detail. Serving an updated account of recent developments with respect to titanium and its alloys, this book is an excellent, timely, and comprehensive reference for materials scientist and engineers who wish to gain knowledge about these engineering materials. Contents: • Titanium — A Wonder Material • Metallurgy of Titanium • Heat Treatment of Titanium Alloys • Commercial Pure Titanium and α Titanium Alloys • Beta Titanium Alloys • Alpha + Beta Titanium Alloys • Specialty Alloys • Titanium Metal Matrix Composites • Breaking Through Ductility/Strength Trade-off Dilemma • Additive Manufacturing of Titanium and Its Alloys • Applications of Titanium and Its Alloys: From Biomedical to Aerospace Readership: The main audience of this book are industry practitioners and post-graduate students who want to gain advanced knowledge on titanium materials.

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“Quantum computing, communications and sensing could add $6.1 billion to Australia’s GDP”, “the Australian quantum sector could create around 8,700 jobs”, “Queensland: The Quantum State”, so they said. I did a quick search on LinkedIn. I found the following companies in Australia with relevant positions: - Quantum Brilliance (1 position) - Archer (1 position) - Silicon Quantum Computations (3 positions, mostly engineering rather than quantum physics) - Q-CTRL (1 position, posted for a few months) Plus about 3 open postdoctoral positions in various universities and CSIRO. where are all these thousands jobs for quantum physicists?? My recent outstanding phd students (all local north QLD  undergraduate ->honour ->PhD) have moved to Europe for high-quality research positions in quantum physics.  This made me question whether I am giving accurate advice to young, talented Queensland minds when I encourage them to study quantum physics by promising bright career opportunities home.

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Looking forward to my #keynote tomorrow, titled "Enhancing #Foundation_Models with #Knowledge_Graphs: The Future of Context-Aware AI" at the #IEEE_CSDE Conference in beautiful Perth. In the age of #foundation_models dominating AI research and applications, the question isn’t just how we scale but how we enhance understanding, reasoning, and context-awareness. This keynote will explore: (i) How #Knowledge_Graphs can bring depth, accuracy, and interpretability to foundation models; (ii) The potential for #context_aware AI systems to revolutionize industries such as healthcare, education, and finance; and (iii) The balance between leveraging domain-specific knowledge and maintaining the flexibility of general-purpose AI. Centre for Applied AI: https://lnkd.in/gTvJCYTj Data Science Lab: https://lnkd.in/f6gAqas

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Today we are introducing our MRE 2025 speaker Muhammad Ejaz Ahmed Ahmad. Ejaz is a senior research scientist in #cybersecurity and team lead for automated security at CSIRO's Data61. His expertise lies at the intersection of #AI and software security, where he leverages AI to tackle critical challenges in both open-source and closed-source software environments. Ejaz is speaking on AI for Software Security: Ransomware Behavioural Analysis and Detection. This talk highlights the use of AI in software security to assist human experts in making key decisions and learning problem domains, enabling real-time predictions when only partial information is available. Specifically, it focuses on applying AI to behavioural logs generated during ransomware execution to reveal attack strategies employed by malware authors, identify key behavioural characteristics of ransomware, uncover hidden details, propose methods for detecting these threats, and provide key insights valuable for cyber threat hunting. We are looking forward to MRE 2025 and to seeing you at ANZ, Docklands Melbourne. Details and tickets are available from: https://lnkd.in/gTBmXhCH Thanks to our valued supporters: Federation University Australia, Internet Commerce Security Laboratory (ICSL) , Australian Information Security Association (AISA), ACS (Australian Computer Society), The Defence Science Institute, ANZ and IBM.

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Tomorrow I have the immense pleasure to present "Quantum Cybersecurity Program Management" to my #AIPM friends and the timing could not be better! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and 2025 has be proclaimed by the United Nations as the Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The exiting thing about all this is project management is the enabler! It is a great time to be in project management! https://lnkd.in/gtTcemjz #QuantumCybersecurity #PQC #NIST #ProjectManagement #CrytpographicAgility #RiskManagement #QuantumTechnologies #CybersecurityAwareness #ProgramManagement

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The proceedings of the 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging are now available on IEEE Xplore. Check out three papers from our Image Analysis Lab at Monash Biomedical Imaging: 1. Low-Dose PET Image Reconstruction Using Self-Supervised Deep Kernel Representations Learned from MR - https://lnkd.in/gPnph9XE This paper introduces a self-supervised deep learning approach for low-dose PET image reconstruction that uses MR-derived kernel functions to enhance noise control and anatomical consistency, outperforming baseline methods and demonstrating generalizability across patients. 2. Improving Deep Learning MRI Reconstruction with Contrastive Learning Pretraining - https://lnkd.in/gfNWNb_t This paper proposes a self-supervised contrastive learning pretraining framework for MRI that enhances latent space representations for improved image reconstruction, resulting in significant performance gains across various deep learning models. 3. Ultra Low-Field to High-Field MRI Translation Using Adversarial Diffusion - https://lnkd.in/gKRnG_kT This paper presents a novel adversarial diffusion-based deep learning technique that enhances ultra low-field MRI images by generating high-field MRI images, outperforming state-of-the-art models in both quantitative and qualitative assessments. Cameron Pain Sanuwani Dayarathna Zhaolin Chen Kh Tohidul ISLAM Zhifeng Chen Mehrtash Harandi Gary Egan

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If you have an interest in Human-Robot Interaction or its associated technologies, I would also recommend taking a look at this opportunity! The future will be likely dominated by automation technologies and HRI is one of the crossroads from where humans can understand and collaborate with technologies through visualizations and controls. Such controls are blending technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and many, many other technologies, depending on the specialization used for the robot. I highly recommend students to take a look at this and maybe, just maybe, your future is in this field!

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