I received my PhD in Engineering (Information Systems) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in 2009, after beginning my academic career at Central Queensland University (CQU) in 2001. Over more than two decades at CQU, I have contributed to teaching, leadership, and research in mathematics, statistics, and information systems. I am currently the Discipline Leader for Mathematics and Statistics and have previously served as the STEM Leader in the CQU School of Engineering and Technology.

My contributions to teaching have been recognised through several awards, including being named CQU Educator of the Year in 2016, as well as receiving multiple CQU Student Voice Commendation Awards in Foundation Mathematics and Applied Calculus since 2015. These honours reflect my commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging, and student-focused learning experiences.

Across 24 years of teaching, my experience has spanned mathematics, statistics, and information technology at the postgraduate, undergraduate, and pre-university levels. I have taught into a wide variety of programs for engineering, education, business, and ICT students, offering subjects that range from Foundation and Bridging Mathematics to more advanced units such as Applied Mathematics, Applied Calculus and Statistics. My teaching has also extended into ICT, including Object-Oriented Programming, Software Fundamentals, Networks and Data Communications, Database Use and Design, Database Application Development, Dynamic Web Interfaces, and Professional Issues in Computing. This breadth of experience reflects not only the interdisciplinary nature of my expertise but also my commitment to equipping students with both the mathematical and technological skills they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

My research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence, information systems engineering, industrial decision support systems, industrial process modelling, and supervisory control systems in expert environments. I have published more than 35 refereed journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and government milestone reports, alongside the development of several prototyped intelligent systems in my disciplinary areas.

As Chief Investigator, I have secured competitive research grants exceeding $700,000 in collaboration with industry partners. Beyond my university role, I contribute to the global research community as an editorial board member for the International Academy, Research and Industry Association, and as a reviewer for the International Journal on Advances in Intelligent Systems and the International Journal on Advances in Software. I have also served as a technical program committee member for eight major international conferences and acted as a special session track organiser for the 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.

Education

• PhD in Engineering (Information Systems), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, July 2009. Doctoral Dissertation: "A Knowledge Based Supervisory Support System for Pan Stage Operations in a Sugar Mill", which received commendation as "strongly competitive at international levels".
• Bachelor of Information Technology Honours (First Class), Central Queensland University, November 2007. Honours Dissertation: "Improving the Learning Capacity of Fuzzy Neural Networks", which was commended as "excellent".
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Engineering), Central Queensland University, June 2001.

Central Queensland University Awards, Honours and Prestige

• Educator of the Year (2019) - Commendation
• Educator of the Year (2017) - Commendation
• On-campus Educator of the Year (2017) - Commendation
• Educator of the Year (2016) - Winner
• Distance Educator of the Year (2015) - Commendation
• Vice-Chancellors Award for Emerging Researchers - Joint Nominee (2011)
• Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching – Nominee (2010)
• Faculty Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2010)
• Directors Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2010)
• OPALS Engagement Award (Research and Innovation) - Joint Nominee (2010)
• Australian Government, Young Tall Poppy Nominee (2010)
• Australia Government, Australian Postgraduate Award for Industry (APAI)

• Sugar mill process crystal clear thanks to artificial intelligence, 23 June, 2011, http://uninews.cqu.edu.au/UniNews/viewStory.do?story=8383
• Recognising those who inspire our students, 08 March, 2011, http://uninews.cqu.edu.au/UniNews/viewStory.do?story=7893

Academic and Research Employment History

• Discipline Leader (Mathematics and Statistics), School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University. March 2016 - present.
• STEM Leader, School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University. September 2018 to February 2021.
• Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University. October 2013 to present.
• Senior Lecturer, School of Access Education, Central Queensland University. January 2013 - October 2013.
• Lecturer, School of Access Education, Central Queensland University. January 2010 - December 2012.
• Associate Lecturer, School of Access Education, Central Queensland University. February 2009 - December 2009.
• Casual Academic, Faculty of Informatics and Communications, Central Queensland University. March 2001 - November 2007.

Professional Service

• Editorial Board Member, International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA), International Journal on Advances in Intelligent Systems, 2012 to present.
• Editorial Board Member, International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA), International Journal on Advances in Software, 2012 to present.
• Technical Program Committee Member, UBICOMM 2011 to UBICOMM 2025, International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies Technology.
• Special Session Organiser, 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society 7^th - 10^th November 2011, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• Invited Session Chair, 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society 7^th - 10^th November 2011, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society 7^th - 10^th November 2011, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, Computation Tools 2011, The Second International Conference on Computational Logics, Algebras, Programming, Tools, and Benchmarking, 25^th - 30^th September 2011, Rome, Italy.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, 23rd Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence: AI 2010, 7^th - 10^th December 2010, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, 22nd Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 1^st - 4^th December 2009, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, 35th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 3rd - 5th November 2009, Porto, Portugal.
• Member, Technical Program Committee, International Workshop on Intelligent Decision Support Systems and Applications in Networked and Distributed Systems 2009, 19^th - 21^st October 2009, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
• Invited Session Chair, International Workshop on Intelligent Decision Support Systems and Applications in Networked and Distributed Systems 2009, 19th - 21st October 2009, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. 

• Investigator for a CQU Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) Grant, worth $130,000, and titled “Transitioning students of low-SES into higher education mathematics” for the 2018-2019 period.
• Chief Investigator for a Category 1 Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation national competitive research grant (QUT038), worth $671,002 ($326,116 SRDC funding; $344,886 in-kind support), and titled “Implement Supervisory/Advisory Control of Pan and Fugal Stations” for the July 2011 to December 2015 period.
• Chief Investigator for a CQU Seed Grant (RDIS1111), worth $39,608 ($9,963 CQU funding; $29,645 in-kind support), and titled “Scheduling of Batch/Continuous Sugar Mill Crystallisation Stage Operations for Quality, Productivity and Performance Enhancement” for the January 2011 to December 2011 period.

Bachelor of Information Technology Honours (First Class), Central Queensland University

Honours degree research led to the development of a fuzzy neural network for intelligent adaptive learning control of an inverted pendulum system. The research focused on examining outcomes for improving the learning capabilities of a fuzzy neural network system. The research proposed a modified adaptive rule importance learning algorithm based upon a fuzzy hierarchical error approach. A modified network structure that is more intuitive, powerful and melds directly into the fuzzy neural network system was developed. This system allows for fast online adaptive control while simultaneously performing system learning with the considerable feature of no offline training required. Furthermore, genetic algorithm optimisation of fuzzy rule neural network rule base and learning parameters was also undertaken.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2015). Milestone Report 7: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2014). Milestone Report 7: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2013). Milestone Report 6: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2012). Milestone Report 5: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2012). Milestone Report 4: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. (2011). Pan Stage Sucrose and Impurity Loadings: Macknade Sugar Mill 2006-2009 Seasons, internal report, CQUniversity.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2011). Milestone Report 3: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.

Dodd, R. and Broadfoot, R., (2010). Milestone Report 2: Implement supervisory/advisory control of pan and fugal stations, Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Project Number QUT038.