Dr. Reza Haffari

Professor

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Biography

Reza Haffari's work focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the realms of low-level perception and high-level reasoning under uncertainty, with applications in text and various data modalities including vision and speech. His research addresses challenges in understanding and generating natural language text, such as translating documents while maintaining coherence and semantics. He is dedicated to the effective training of deep neural networks with minimal human supervision, a necessary approach in data-intensive scenarios, ultimately facilitating lifelong learning. Haffari's work also delves into making black-box computational models transparent, which is critical for trustworthy decision-making in complex digital health environments. At Monash University, he serves as a Chief Examiner and Lecturer for multiple units related to algorithms, intelligent systems, and research methods in the Faculty of Information Technology. Haffari's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Teaching and research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.