Dr. Charles Gretton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charles Gretton is a seasoned Artificial Intelligence researcher with extensive experience in both academia and commercialisation. He is currently the Convener of the TechLauncher Program at the Australian National University, where he has led initiatives in scaling AI technologies to support logical inference in projects across various domains, including aerospace and astronomy. Co-founder of HIVERY, a successful AI company and CSIRO/Data61 spinout, he has developed AI solutions that optimise retail business operations on a continental scale. Gretton has made significant contributions to the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research during his time as a senior researcher at Data61, where he delivered real-world solutions for fleet route optimisation. His research background is complemented by a PhD in Computer Science from the Australian National University, focusing on Non-Markovian Phenomenon and Decision Theoretic Planning. He has also held positions at the Intelligent Robotics Lab at the University of Birmingham and has been involved in numerous collaborations and projects enhancing AI capabilities across different industries.

Research Interests

Experience

Artificial Intelligence Researcher

2018-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Leading research projects focused on scaling AI technologies to perform logical inference in various domains.

Senior Researcher

2011-08-01 — 2015-06-30

Data61 (NICTA) • Canberra, Australia

Worked on research applications of Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research.

Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Intelligent Robotics Lab, University of Birmingham • Birmingham, UK

Investigated cognitive robotics with a focus on self-understanding and self-extension.

Researcher

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

NICTA • Brisbane, Australia

Conducted fundamental research in AI Search and city-wide evacuation planning.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.