Associate Professor Biplob Ray
GradCertTEd, BSEng(Computer),MIT(UB), PhD (Deakin), SMACSHead of Course – Postgraduate ICT Courses
School of Engineering and Technology
Centre for Intelligent Systems, Institute for Future Farming Systems
120 Spencer St(enter from Lt Collins St.) - 6.10
Melbourne, VIC-3000, Australia
As a creative and passionate academic, effective learning relies on dynamic, differentiated, and innovative lessons that engage students' ongoing interest and imagination. This approach is supported by the consistently positive feedback I receive from my students about my teaching. My experiences in research, academia, and industry have enhanced my knowledge and understanding of computing. In 2023, I was honoured with the CQU Vice-Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Practice in Learning and Teaching (Tier II) and received the Vice-Chancellor's commendation for outstanding research (Mid-Career). Additionally, I was shortlisted for the RUN Learning and Teaching Awards that same year. In 2024, I received Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) citations in recognition of my outstanding contributions to student learning.
Background
I am deeply interested in multidisciplinary research, with a focus on secure communication protocols for Cyber-Physical Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Drones (IoD), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Since 2016, many of my research projects have received funding from the Australian federal government and industry, totalling over $3 million. Currently, I am supervising five students as a principal supervisor and five others as an associate supervisor. I welcome inquiries from students interested in pursuing research in these areas, whether for a PhD or a Master's degree. Please feel free to contact me.
Universities Studied At
Short Course in First Aid & CPR - LivCor, 2024
Commercial Drone (RePL) and Radio Operator Licence Course - Suasrov 2024
Short Course in First Aid & CPR - Central Queensland University, 2020
Single Subject Award on Contemporary Issues in Social Innovation, CQUniversity, 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) : School of Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, 2015
Graduate Certificate in Education Tertiary Teaching (GCETT): University of Ballarat (Federation University), VIC: 2011–2013 (GPA 6.75 out of 7)
Master of Information Technology: University of Ballarat (Federation University), VIC: 2006–2008
Universities Worked At
Associate Professor: CQUniversity (CQU) Jan 2023–Present
Senior Lecturer: CQUniversity (CQU) Jan 2020–Jan 2022
ICT Lecturer: CQUniversity (CQU) Feb 2015–2019
Ph.D., Research Assistant and Academic: Deakin University, Melbourne, 2012 -2015
Lecturer: University of Ballarat (Federation University) and Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT), 2008–2011
Awards
2025 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT)
2024 Vice-Chancellor’s EXCEL Awards
2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Award of Commendation for Outstanding Researcher (Mid-Career)
2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Award of Commendation for Outstanding Researcher (Mid-Career)
2023 Shortlisted for RUN Learning and Teaching Awards 2023
2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Award of Commendation for Outstanding Practice in Learning and Teaching
2021 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Practice in Learning and Teaching (Tier 1)
2021 Student Voice Commendation Award -2021
2019 Received Vice-Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Practice in Learning and Teaching
2019 Student Voice Commendation 2019 – On-campus educators of the Year
2019 Recipient of Deans’ Award and Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Researchers Commendation – Early Career Researcher 2019
2016 Associate Vice-Chancellor award ‘RISING STAR of 2016’ in CQUniversity for outstanding contribution to social innovation, engagement, and collaboration
2015 Professor of Information Technology Award for highest research and academic merit, School of Technology (Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment), Deakin University
1999 Dean’s Lister Award for Top Ten Scholar Student for Bachelor in Computer Engineering, 1999.
Media Citations
NEWSPAPER
2022 ABC News interviewed me regarding our auDA Foundation-funded cyber security project and published this news article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-11/cquniversity-pilot-project- fights-33-billion-cybercrime-crisis/100818252
2022 Australian Tree Crop featured research conducted in 2019–2020 by Dr Biplob Ray, A/Prof. Nanjappa Ashwath, Varun Chandrappa (PhD student) and Dr Pramod Shrestha as a case study in their tree crop magazine's Dec/Jan 2022 issue titled "Trees Flourish with CQU automated irrigation".
2022 The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) featured research conducted by Dr Biplob Ray, A/Prof. Nanjappa Ashwath, Varun Chandrappa (PhD student) and Dr Pramod Shrestha as a case study in their booklet to showcase the collaboration with ARDC and the impact of our project to save water and protect the Great Barrier Reef. To access the link to the news item: https://ardc.edu.au/about_us/case-studies/smart-urban-irrigation/.
2017 I wrote an explainer for Fairfax media on the topic "How WiFi works.". The article can access from this link http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/explainer-how-wifi-works-20170202-gu4krl.html
2016 Daniel Bateman from Cairns post reported a fairly comprehensive coverage on 16 November 2016 about the AuDA foundation funded project to increase accessibility of internet for the disadvantaged community. In this report, they have quoted me several times as an involved researcher of the project and as an expert of the field.
TV
2022 Appeared in Channel 7’s 6 pm news as a cyber security expert to brief regarding auDA Foundation- funded cyber security project. The recording of the broadcast can be viewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF9JSK9l2K4
2016 As a security expert, I appeared on channel 7’s broadcast about an event which is organized by me. The broadcast was titled as ‘Lawmakers have met with international experts in North Queensland to discuss how to prevent hackers targeting businesses and residents and to urge more people to work in the cyber security industry.’ The recording of the broadcast can be viewed in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjDn-CU34Qc
RADIO
2016 The AuDA foundation funded project to increase accessibility of internet for disadvantaged community attracted ABC radio. I was invited in breakfast with Kier Shorey show for an interview about the project in ABC radio Far North, Cairns. The interview lasted about 11 mins and broadcasted on 16 Nov 2016 8:39 AM.
Previous teaching
Throughout my teaching career, I have taught a wide range of Information and Communication Technology( ICT) units. The main focus areas of my teaching are coding, information security, network, and network security, Emerging technologies like the Internet of Things(IoT) and cloud computing.
Professional Experience
Analyst Programmer: Telstra and Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT), 2011-2012
Systems Programmer, Network specialist and Team Leader: HSG International Management and Services, Philippines,2003– 2006
Professional Memberships
CHAIR OF:
2024-2025 Vice-Chair of IEEE Victorian Section
2023 Chair of IEEE Victoria IoT Community
2020 IEEE Symposium on Data Analytics and Internet of Things (ISDAIOT 2020) https://attend.ieee.org/sdait-2020/organizing-committee/
2020–2022 Founding Co-Chair of IEEE Victoria IoT Community
2016 Local organising committee for International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Information Security 2016 (ATIS2016)
MEMBER OF:
2023–present Member of the Course Advisory Committee in the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
2023–present Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Member of IEEE Cybersecurity Initiative (CYBSI) group
2022–present Serving as an elected member of the CQU Curriculum Committee in the category of “Academic Employee Representative who is registered Research Supervisor”
2020–present Institute for Future Farming Systems research lab in CQU
2020–2021 Elected Research Committee member as an Early Career Researcher (ECR)
2020–present Member of “Cyber risk for critical infrastructure” initiative IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) and IoTSec with a focus on IIoT or IoT in their environments
2017- present Senior Member of Australian Computer Society (ACS) 2017–present Centre for Intelligent Systems (CIS) research lab in CQU
(https://www.cqu.edu.au/research/organisations/centre-for-intelligent-systems/staff) 2016–2022 Member of IEEE
2016–present Computing Research and Education Association of Australasia (CORE) 2016–2018 Member of Academic Leadership Committee, CQU, Cairns campus 2010–present Certified Professional (CP) by Australian Computer Society (ACS) 2010–present Member of various conferences such as SNPD, ICIS and SERA
2007–present Member of Golden Key International Honour Society. Invitations to this international community of scholars are extended only to the highest-ranked 10% of university students.
2007–2017 Member of the Computer Society (ACS)
OTHERS:
2020-2021 - Treasurer, IEEE Victorian Section
2019 (to Present) - Executive Committee member of the IEEE Victoria section
2020 -2021 - Founding Co-Chair of IEEE Vic. IoT community
REVIEWER OF:
2010 (to Present) - A number of conferences such as ATIS, SNPD, ICIS, and SERA
2010 (to Present) Various Elsevier and IEEE journals (Computers & Electrical Engineering, Ad Hoc Networks, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and so on)
Responsibilities
At current position: 55% teaching, 35% research, and 10% engagement/administrative duties.
Professional Interests
- Share scientific, academic and professional knowledge with future and current professionals and scintistis
- Advance multidisciplinary research to address social problems
Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER OF:
2017-2018 International Journal of Hybrid Intelligence published by Inderscience.
An Intelligent, Adaptable, and User-Friendly Weed Management system
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 1: Aust Competitive Grant)
Funding Schemes: Australian's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate Program; CQU Contribution; Camzilla cash contribution_FS; IMPEXPO GROUP PTY LTD; CONNECT AUZ PTY. LTD
Total Funding: $1,286,194.00
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Secure Signal Processing and Connectivity for Autonomous Sensors (AI-SSPCAS)
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: CSIRO Data61 Next Generation Graduates Program Grant - Regional Stream THROUGH RMIT
Total Funding: $513,268.00
Artificial Intelligence driven internet of Drones for targeted weed spraying (EATP 038)
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program: Round One
Total Funding: $447,608.00
Automated and Adaptive Cybersecurity assessment device to enable small business towards a privacy enabled digital transformation in Internet of Things
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: auDA Foundation Grants
Total Funding: $40,000.00
SEAD: Seagrass enhancement via Ariel Drones
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3: Industry and Other)
Funding Schemes: Australian Ethical Foundation - Project funding
Total Funding: $90,909.09
Smart Sensor Systems for Parks Water Management in Cairns Regional Council area
Grant: Contract Research (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Cairns Regional Council
Total Funding: $168,083.64
Caring for carers of people with dementia: Harnessing Innovation through deploying leading edge technologies to enable virtual support groups and services
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Schemes: Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund
Total Funding: $744,453.00
Improving the Affordability of Internet access for Indigenous Community
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 3)
Funding Schemes: auDA Foundation Grants
Total Funding: $21,955.08
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4011 Environmental Engineering
- 4604 Cybersecurity and privacy
- 4606 Distributed computing and systems software
- 4611 Machine learning
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing - Pattern Recognition and Data Mining
Data analysis for modeling using pattern identification; Data mining for prediction and forecasting.
Data Format - Data Encryption
Privacy of information systems for mHealth, IoT, and Cloud
Distributed computing and systems software - Distributed computing and systems software not elsewhere classified
Internet of Things and Internet of Drones
Machine learning - Deep learning
Modelling, optimisation and simulations
