Dr Andres Cifuentes Bernal
Online Course Facilitator
Adelaide University Online and Learning Futures
Academic
I am a Lecturer (Online Course Facilitator) at Adelaide University, with a background in mechatronic engineering, data science, and computer science. I hold a PhD in Computer and Information Science with a focus on bioinformatics, alongside bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechatronic Engineering. I have over a decade of experience in higher education across Australia and Colombia, teaching data analytics, machine learning, experimental design, and programming in online and blended environments. I have led course redesigns that significantly improved student satisfaction and engagement, with a strong focus on clear structure, authentic assessment, and real-world datasets.
My research focuses on data science, causal inference, and bioinformatics, with applications in cancer research and digital education. I work on developing and applying data-driven methods to understand complex biological and learning processes. I have peer-reviewed publications and hold awarded patents in biomedical and rehabilitation technologies..
My research outputs are available via Google Scholar and ORCID. I welcome research discussion and collaboration.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Lecturer (Online Course Facilitator) | Adelaide University |
| 2023 - 2025 | Lecturer (Online Course Facilitator) | University of South Australia |
| 2017 - 2018 | Adjunct Faculty Professor | Military University Nueva Granada |
| 2015 - 2016 | Full time Faculty Professor | Military University Nueva Granada |
| 2013 - 2014 | Adjunct Faculty professor | Military University Nueva Granada |
| 2011 - 2012 | Lecturer | Pilot University of Colombia |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Research Award | Michael Miller Medal – High Commendation (2024) | University of South Australia | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Recognition | Associate Researcher – Minciencias / COLCIENCIAS | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Colombia | - |
| 2019 | Scholarship | ATN–South American Scholarship | Australian Technology Network of Universities | Australia | 105000 |
| 2018 | Fellowship | Australia–Americas PhD Research Internship Program | Australian Academy of Science | Australia | 12300 |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Spanish - Latin American | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2024 | University of South Australia | Australia | PhD in Computer and Information Science |
| 2011 - 2015 | Military University Nueva Granada | Colombia | Master in Mechatronic Engineering (M.Sc.) |
| 2010 - 2011 | Military University Nueva Granada | Colombia | Specialisation in University Teaching |
| 2002 - 2009 | National University of Colombia | Colombia | Mechatronic Engineering |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Cifuentes-Bernal, A. M., Liu, L., Li, J., & Le, T. D. (2023). Identifying cooperative genes causing cancer progression with dynamic causal inference. DOI |
| 2020 | Cifuentes-Bernal, A. M., Pham, V. V. H., Li, X., Liu, L., Li, J., & Le, T. D. (2020). A Pseudo-Temporal Causality Approach to Identifying miRNA-mRNA Interactions During Biological Processes. DOI |
Courses I teach
- INFS 1023 UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation (2025)
- INFS 1028 UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics (2025)
- INFS 2049 UO Experimental Design (2025)
- INFS 3081 UO Predictive Analytics (2025)
- INFS 3087 UO Advanced Topics in Data Analytics (2025)
- INFS 1023 UO Design Thinking and Digital Innovation (2024)
- INFS 1028 UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics (2024)
- INFS 2049 UO Experimental Design (2024)
- INFS 3081 UO Predictive Analytics (2024)
- INFS 3087 UO Advanced Topics in Data Analytics (2024)
- INFS 3089 UO Text and Social Media Analytics (2024)
- MATH 1081 UO Mathematics Essentials in Data Analytics (2024)
| Date | Event Name | Event Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2022 | International Congress on Advances in Engineering Research, ECCI University, Colombia | Congress | Universidad ECCI de Colombia | Colombia |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Molecular Therapy - Nucleic Acids - peer reviewer | Peer Review | University of South Australia | - |