Ambi Jayal

Dr. Ambi Jayal

PhD GradCertHighEd MSc BSc
Senior Lecturer - ICT-702953
School of Engineering and Technology
Jawun Research Centre, Centre for Intelligent Systems

a.jayal@cqu.edu.au

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-5311

(07) 3228 4845

Brisbane
160 Ann Street, Brisbane

About Me

Dr Ambi's research interests are interdisciplinary and focus on the intersection between data science and healthcare. They include Bioinformatics (analyzing next-generation sequencing NGS data), Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Signal Processing, and Physical computing using micro controllers and sensors.

Dr Ambi has been a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy since 2012 and possesses extensive teaching leadership experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Additionally, he has worked as a Software Engineer in various multinational companies, including Capability Maturity Model Level 5 international companies. He received a special Appreciation Award from GE Capital, USA, for outstanding work. Dr Ambi completed his Ph.D. degree in computer science from Brunel University, United Kingdom. He has demonstrated leadership by actively engaging with international partners such as the United Kingdom National Health Services and the Food Industry Centre UK.

Dr. Ambi utilizes his research and industry experience to enhance the student experience and incorporates real-world impact case studies into his teaching. He is passionate about leveraging data science to create technology that serves the public good and improves healthcare.

General

Background

Dr. Ambi holds an undergraduate degree in science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), a Masters in Computer Science, and a PhD in Computer Science. After working in the industry as a Software Engineer for a few years, he was awarded a fully funded PhD scholarship leading to his PhD in Computer Science from Brunel University United Kingdom in 2010. He has been involved in several funded enterprise projects, including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and has published in international journals.

Universities Studied At

Brunel University, United Kingdom
Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Computer Science, 2010
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, 2012
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, India
Masters in Computer Application, 2002
Rohilkhand University, India,
Bachelor in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), 1999

Universities Worked At

Senior Lecturer in Data Science, 2021 - 2024
Education and research, University of Canberra, Australia.
Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems, 2015 - 2021
Teaching and research, Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Programme Director for MSc Computing and Information Programmes, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2016 – 2021
MSc/PgDip/PgCert programmes in Data Science (including internship)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert programmes in Advanced Computer Science (including internship)
Senior Lecturer in Computing, 2010 - 2015
Teaching and research, University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Course Leader for BSc Computing in School of Computing and Technology, University of Gloucestershire, 2013 – 2015

Awards

Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy since 2012,
Nominated by students for Student Led Teaching Fellowship, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2017
Nominated for Inspiring Lecturer by University of Gloucestershire Students’ Union for Student Led Teaching Awards (voted by students), 2014
Received special Appreciation award from the GE Capital, USA for outstanding work. The award was won while working at Birlasoft Limited, India which is a Global Development Centre of GE USA. 2003
Received special Appreciation from HCL Perot System, India for the outstanding work. The HCL Perot is a joint venture between HCL India and Perot System USA. 2002