Artificial intelligence · applied research · software engineering
I develop intelligent systems
for complex problems.
I’m Zaher Joukhadar, an AI engineer and researcher at the University of Melbourne. I translate research questions into reliable systems across space, health and digital culture.
NOW ORBITINGAdaptive AI · SpIRIT
RIGOROUS RESEARCH
RELIABLE DELIVERY
research projects
intelligent systems
citations
02 — SELECTED WORK
From research
to application.
Applied AI across space, health, culture and interaction design.
01On-board artificial intelligence
SpIRIT Nano-Satellite
Adaptive on-board AI for Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite, taking machine learning from the lab into orbit.
- On-board AI
- Computer vision
02Creative artificial intelligence
The Heart
A permanent artwork that turns Melbourne Connect’s live building data into an evolving visual pulse.
- Creative AI
- Data art
03Computer vision for provenance
Art Authentication
Computer vision and hyperspectral imaging for assessing the authenticity and provenance of physical artworks.
- Hyperspectral AI
- Provenance
04Responsible artificial intelligence
Biometric Mirror
An interactive installation that reveals and questions the assumptions behind automated facial analysis.
- Responsible AI
- Facial analysis
05Augmented learning
Augmented Studio
Projection-mapped anatomy placed directly onto moving bodies for physiotherapy education.
- Augmented reality
- Projection mapping
06Animal-centred design
Kinecting with Orangutans
An interactive system designed for voluntary play between orangutans and zoo visitors.
- Animal–computer interaction
- Computer vision
03 — EXPERIENCE
Experience across
research and engineering.
Senior Research Data Specialist
Melbourne Data Analytics Platform · University of Melbourne
PhD Candidate in Artificial Intelligence
University of Melbourne
Research Data Specialist
Melbourne Data Analytics Platform · University of Melbourne
Research Fellow & Lead Software Engineer
Microsoft SocialNUI Centre · Interaction Design Lab
Artificial Intelligence Team Leader
IDscan Biometrics
04 — PROFILE
Technical depth.
Contextual understanding.
I’m a Syrian–Australian AI engineer, researcher and technical leader at the University of Melbourne.
I develop applied AI across space, health, science and culture, connecting research questions with reliable software. I’m also completing a PhD on intrinsic dimensionality and founded Scientific Papers — أوراق علمية for Arabic-speaking audiences.
Discuss a collaboration on LinkedIn ↗Core practice
Artificial intelligenceMachine learningComputer visionAI in spaceResearch softwareTechnical leadership
Education
PhD candidate, Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of Melbourne · 2023—present
Master of Information TechnologyUniversity of Melbourne · 2013
Bachelor of Informatics EngineeringUniversity of Aleppo · highest-ranking graduate
05 — RESEARCH
Selected
publications.
Scholar ↗
01
Flight Demonstration of On-Orbit Model Adaptation on the SpIRIT Nanosatellite
CVPR Workshops
↗02A Bayesian Framework for Robust Local Intrinsic Dimensionality Estimation
Machine Learning
↗03Designing an Adaptive AI System for Operation on Board the SpIRIT Nano-Satellite
AI 2024
↗26 scholarly, creative and patent outputs
Machine learning · computer vision · HCI · data-intensive research
06 — CONNECT
Let’s
talk.
For applied AI, research collaborations and technical conversations.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗