Dr Shahrzad Saremi is a researcher and academic with over a decade of experience in computing and information technology. She has published more than 20 high-impact journal articles, attracting over 15,000 citations ,reflecting the significant international reach of her research contributions.
Her research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, including bio-inspired optimisation algorithms, human–computer interaction (HCI), machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and Smart Health Home systems. She is widely recognised for her co-development of nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms including the Grasshopper Optimisation Algorithm and Salp Swarm Algorithm which are extensively applied to complex engineering and computational challenges. Her work in HCI investigates user experience, gesture recognition, augmented reality, and creative technologies, with a particular focus on design education and knowledge management in organisational settings.
Dr Saremi is deeply committed to fostering engaging, student-centred learning environments and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers. She actively supervises Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and welcomes enquiries from motivated researchers whose interests intersect with her areas of expertise. Prospective domestic and international candidates are encouraged to reach out to explore potential research directions.
Awards and fellowships
- Vice Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Award, 2024
- Top 2 percent scientist in the list of Standford Elsevier, 2023
- Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Commendation, 2021
- PSH (Professor Susan Holland) Casual Academic Performance Award, 2020
- Interviewed by Vogue as an active woman in AI (teaching and research), 2020
- Full Scholarship for her PhD from Griffith University, 2014
- IIIS Research Impact Awards from Griffith University, 2016
- Her master thesis project (Marker Puzzle) was selected for display at the school of Information Technology and Electronic innovation showcase at University of Queensland
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Dr. Saremi actively supervises Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and welcomes enquiries from motivated researchers whose interests intersect with her areas of expertise. Prospective domestic and international candidates are encouraged to reach out to explore potential research directions.
Identifiers
Research areas
- Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
- Bio-inspired Optimisation Algorithms
- Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Augmented Reality & Gesture Recognition
- Information Systems & Knowledge Management
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
- Smart Health Home
Teaching areas
- Programming
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Human-Center Interaction
- System Analysis
- Math
- Requirement Engineering
- Computer Organization and Operating system
- Device and Network Security
- Information System
- Business Intelligence
- AI
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Shazi's research encompasses multiple interdisciplinary domains, with a particular emphasis on bio-inspired optimisation algorithms, human-computer interaction (HCI), and knowledge management. She explores knowledge-sharing behaviours in organisational and educational settings, examining the interplay between motivation and culture to enhance learning and risk management outcomes. Her research embodies a distinctive integration of technical innovation and human-centred inquiry.