Dr. Fatemeh Vafaee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Fatemeh Vafaee is a globally recognized leader in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence, currently serving as the Deputy Director (Science) of the UNSW AI Institute. She leads the UNSW Biomedical AI Laboratory and has been instrumental in architecting the Med-Tech.AI graduate program, aimed at advancing AI-enabled medical technologies. With over 15 years of experience, her research focuses on developing machine learning, multi-omics, and deep learning technologies for precision medicine. Her work spans the entirety of the innovation pipeline, including fundamental algorithmic advances, clinical trial validations, and commercial diagnostics. Dr. Vafaee has developed AI-enhanced cancer detection models and multi-modal drug discovery pipelines, showcasing her leadership in translating research into impactful clinical outcomes. Additionally, she has founded and led several initiatives and companies aimed at utilizing AI for healthcare solutions. Her contributions to the field have garnered numerous awards and recognitions, highlighting her commitment to integrating artificial intelligence with biomedical applications and her role as a mentor in the community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2026-01-01 — Present

School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), UNSW • Sydney, AUS

Deputy Director (Science)

2024-01-01 — Present

UNSW AI Institute • Sydney, AUS

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — 2026-01-01

School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), UNSW • Sydney, AUS

Deputy Director

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) • Sydney, AUS

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), UNSW • Sydney, AUS

Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Charles Perkins Centre, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney • Sydney, AUS

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Toronto, University Health Network and Ontario Cancer Institute • Toronto, CAN

Awards

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UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Award (Highly Commended)

2025-01-01
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Recognised ‘Top 10 Women AI APAC’

2024-01-01
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Women AI Asia-Pacific Award (Health)

2023-01-01
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Women AI Asia-Pacific Innovator of the Year

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.