Dr. Nic Kuo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nic Kuo is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Big Data Research in Health at UNSW Sydney, where his research focuses on developing machine learning methods to generate realistic synthetic health data. He aims to improve predictive model calibration and support evidence-based clinical decision-making. A founding member of Health Gym, a global platform for open synthetic clinical datasets, he has made significant contributions with flagship datasets such as the ART HIV Dataset v2. Nic's academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from the Australian National University and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics with First Class Honours from the University of Auckland. His work intersects machine learning, mathematics, and statistics, particularly in addressing complex challenges in healthcare. Nic is also involved in guest lecturing at UNSW and ANU, providing insights into health data science and document analysis, respectively. His passion lies in understanding memory, latent spaces, and representation in machine learning models, emphasizing the need for interpretable and trustworthy models in real-world applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Centre for Big Data Research in Health • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Develops machine learning methods to generate synthetic health data and improve predictive models.

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.