Mr Hussain Ahmad

Mr. Hussain Ahmad is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) at the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia. His research focuses on the intersection of Cyber Security and Software Engineering, applying Machine Learning to design, implement, and evaluate models and frameworks that enhance the security and scalability of software architectures.

During his PhD journey, Hussain has engaged in numerous projects with prestigious industry partners, including the Department of State Development South Australia, Defence Science and Technology Group Australia, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO's Data61, Cisco, Surf Life Saving South Australia, Stone & Chalk, Honeywell UK, and SLB - Schlumberger USA. Additionally, he has collaborated with several renowned academic institutions, including Imperial College London, the University of Melbourne, Monash University, and Singapore Management University.

Beyond his research, Hussain is designated to supervise master's students in cybersecurity and software engineering, providing technical and inclusive feedback, guiding their research efforts, and evaluating their projects. Moreover, he serves as the Representative of Postgraduate Researchers, advocating for their interests and organizing meetups to foster a positive, supportive, and constructive research environment.

Hussain also holds the position of Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Representative for Higher Degree Researchers, where he is dedicated to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment. In addition, he mentors new PhD students at the University of Adelaide, helping them navigate their academic and professional journeys.

Hussain earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with high distinction from the GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. He is an Accredited Professional Engineer in Electronics by Engineers Australia.

His research interests include Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Self-Adaptive Systems.