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Tony Jan

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Centre Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO)

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Background

Tony Jan is a Professor and Head of Information Technology leading AI, IT, cloud, games, and cybersecurity programs at Torrens University Australia. He is the current Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation Centre at Torrens University.

Tony specialises in machine learning for cybersecurity/smart digital technologies and has published over 90 high-impact journals and conference articles. His research has been supported by several grants including ARC discovery and large-scale industry-sponsored grants in the domains of AI and homeland security. In 2026, he became a Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust).

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence, University of Western Australia

Areas of Interest

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Neural Networks
  • Computational Intelligence
  • Facial Recognition Technologies
  • Digital Transformation
  • Creative Technology

Industry Affiliation

  • Fellow, Engineers Australia

Media

There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth’s orbit. How will we manage the next 100,000? - The Conversation

A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet – here’s how to stay safe - The Conversation

Cultivating Future-Ready Students through AI - Higher Education Digest

  • About

    Background

    Tony Jan is a Professor and Head of Information Technology leading AI, IT, cloud, games, and cybersecurity programs at Torrens University Australia. He is the current Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation Centre at Torrens University.

    Tony specialises in machine learning for cybersecurity/smart digital technologies and has published over 90 high-impact journals and conference articles. His research has been supported by several grants including ARC discovery and large-scale industry-sponsored grants in the domains of AI and homeland security. In 2026, he became a Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust).

    Qualifications

    • PhD in Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence, University of Western Australia
  • Expertise

    Areas of Interest

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine Learning
    • Cybersecurity
    • Pattern Recognition
    • Neural Networks
    • Computational Intelligence
    • Facial Recognition Technologies
    • Digital Transformation
    • Creative Technology

    Industry Affiliation

    • Fellow, Engineers Australia
  • Media

    Media

    There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth’s orbit. How will we manage the next 100,000? - The Conversation

    A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet – here’s how to stay safe - The Conversation

    Cultivating Future-Ready Students through AI - Higher Education Digest

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