Dr Naim Rastgoo
Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of IT, Monash University.
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My expertise spans human–AI interaction, multi-agent systems, affective computing, autonomous systems, and trusted AI. I apply machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning techniques to develop intelligent systems that collaborate effectively with humans under uncertainty and pressure.
Research Areas & Recognition
Research Funding
2025–2027: Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD), AU$468K
Role: PI – Monash University
Title: Bidirectional Trust Modelling in Human–Machine Teaming in Dynamic Environments
Trusted Autonomy in Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Teams
Role: PI – Monash University
Title: Bidirectional Trust Modelling in Human–Machine Teaming in Dynamic Environments
Trusted Autonomy in Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Teams
2025–2026: University of Melbourne – ABP-FEIT Research Collaboration Development Grant, AU$19.7K
Role: CI – University of Melbourne
Title: Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Health: A Dashboard for Australian Homes and Policies
Air Quality Monitoring, Wellbeing Dashboards, and Policy Impact
Role: CI – University of Melbourne
Title: Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Health: A Dashboard for Australian Homes and Policies
Air Quality Monitoring, Wellbeing Dashboards, and Policy Impact
2023–2026: Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), AU$530K
Role: CI – Deakin University
Title: Empowering Agents with Human Feedback: Integrating Implicit and Explicit Signals in Deep Reinforcement Learning
Explainable AI, Human Feedback Integration, Reinforcement Learning
Role: CI – Deakin University
Title: Empowering Agents with Human Feedback: Integrating Implicit and Explicit Signals in Deep Reinforcement Learning
Explainable AI, Human Feedback Integration, Reinforcement Learning
2022–2023: Industry Partner, AU$5K
Role: CI – Deakin University
Title: Melbourne Fine-Grained Air Quality Monitoring and Prediction Using Low-Cost Outdoor Sensors
Air Quality Interpolation, Urban Environmental Sensing
Role: CI – Deakin University
Title: Melbourne Fine-Grained Air Quality Monitoring and Prediction Using Low-Cost Outdoor Sensors
Air Quality Interpolation, Urban Environmental Sensing
2020–2022: EdTech Startup (1Question Pty Ltd), Private Investment, AU$2M
Role: CTO & Shareholder – 1Question
Title: Transforming Screen Time into Learning Time for Children through Innovative EdTech Solutions
EdTech, AI for Education, Productive Screen Time, Parent-Focused Learning Tools
Role: CTO & Shareholder – 1Question
Title: Transforming Screen Time into Learning Time for Children through Innovative EdTech Solutions
EdTech, AI for Education, Productive Screen Time, Parent-Focused Learning Tools
Awards in Industry & Academia
Teaching Experience
University of Adelaide (Online & On-Campus) — 2024–2025
- COMP SCI_7201MELB: Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis (Postgraduate)
- COMP SCI_7076MELB: Distributed Systems (Undergraduate, Postgraduate)
Deakin University (Online & On-Campus) — 2019–2023
- SIT788: Engineering AI Solution (Postgraduate)
- SIG788: Engineering AI Solution (PG, International Indian Partner)
- SIT720: Machine Learning (Undergraduate, Postgraduate)
Queensland University of Technology (On-Campus) — 2016–2018
- CAB 301: Algorithms and Complexity (Undergraduate)
National University of Malaysia — 2011–2014
- Algorithms and Data Structure (Undergraduate, Postgraduate)
- Distributed Systems (Undergraduate)
- Computer Vision (Postgraduate)
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