Dr. Mehwish Nasim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mehwish Nasim is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, specializing in complex systems and artificial intelligence. Her research interests encompass social network analysis, human-centric cyber security, and health analytics. She has held previous positions at the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and CSIRO. Nasim coordinates for the Australian Mathematical Society and focuses on forecasting population-level events in Australia, along with detecting misinformation and developing AI-driven influence models. She has secured over AU$1.26 million in research funding, serving as the lead investigator on major projects in collaboration with international grant agencies. Nasim's current projects include 'The Mind Prompt' and work with large language models to counter disinformation narratives. Her expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing significantly to education and sustainable initiatives. Nasim's involvement spans external fellowships, workshops, and public outreach, recognizing her impact in the fields of AI, data science, and health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-06-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and research in computer science and artificial intelligence.

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

2022-06-01 — Present

Flinders University • Adelaide

Conducting research and teaching courses related to complex systems.

Visiting Scientist

2021-06-01 — 2022-06-01

CSIRO - Data 61 • Australia

Research on AI and data analysis.

Adjunct Lecturer

2019-10-01 — Present

University of Adelaide • Adelaide

Teaching courses in software engineering and data science.

Coordinator

2023-03-01 — 2025-06-01

Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS) • Australia

Overseeing the society's initiatives and projects.

Awards

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Finalist

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Women Research (WiRe) Fellow

2023-11-10
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Anne Penfold Street Award

Courses

CITS1402 Relational Database Management Systems CITS3001 Algorithms, Agents Artificial Intelligence CITS4401 Software Requirements Design

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.