Dr. Naveed Akhtar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Naveed Akhtar is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. He serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Office of National Intelligence. His contributions to the field include work published in prominent journals such as IEEE TPAMI and IEEE TNNLS, along with significant roles in conferences as an Area Chair and Associate Editor. His research focuses on deep learning, explainable AI, adversarial machine learning, and 3D point cloud analysis. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students and delivering courses on Computer Graphics and Analysis. His esteemed academic performance is demonstrated through several research grants and awards, including the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. He is committed to advancing the field of AI with a focus on developing trustworthy and interpretable machine learning systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in AI and supervising graduate students.

Research Fellow

— Present

Australian National University •

Awards

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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

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Fellowship Paper Award (37th International Conference Image Vision Computing New Zealand)

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Office National Intelligence Fellowship

Courses

Computer Graphics & Animation Computer Analysis & Visualization

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.