ProfessorSunil Gupta

Head, AI, Optimisation and Materials Discovery

Deakin Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative/Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative (Geelong)

  • Head, AI, Optimisation and Materials Discovery
    Deakin Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative/Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative (Geelong)
  • +61 3 522 73109 (Work)
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

RESEARCH INTERESTS

AI, Machine learning, AI safety and assurance, Bayesian optimisation, Large language models, Data mining, Pattern recognition,
Deep learning, Active learning, Transfer learning, Reinforcement learning, Healthcare data analytics, Computer vision, Adaptive Clinical Trials, AI-driven materials design and discovery

Knowledge Areas
AI, Machine learning, AI safety and assurance, Bayesian optimisation, Large language models, Data mining, Pattern recognition,
Deep learning, Active learning, Transfer learning, Reinforcement learning, Healthcare data analytics, Computer vision, Adaptive Clinical Trials, AI-driven materials design and discovery

GRANTS

  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Optimisation of certification methodologies for additively manufactured aircraft components using novel artificial intelligence models
    20 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026
    People funded by this grant:
    The Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence - $228,682.61
  • GRANT
    PHONOTYPE: Validation of smartphone-based digital phenotyping markers or detecting amotivation symptoms in young people with depression
    1 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2029
    People funded by this grant:
    Wellcome Mental Health Award - 303030/Z/23/Z - $3,946,723.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Novel Human-Machine Teaming Methodology for the Experimental Optimization of Armor Systems
    15 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2027
    People funded by this grant:
    US Army International Technology Centre Pacific - $942,000.00
  • GRANT
    CORE-DEP: Centre of Research Excellence in Depression Treatment Precision
    25 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2029
    People funded by this grant:
    • Newby J,
    • Gupta S,
    • Whitton A,
    • Christensen H,
    • Venkatesh S
    NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence - GNT2024796 - $748,915.00
  • GRANT
    Using AI to create smarter, personalised, and scalable interventions for psychological distress
    1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028
    People funded by this grant:
    NHMRC Synergy Grants - 2026505 - $2,200,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Coupled self-supervised learning and deep reasoning for improved processing of noisy and dynamic multimodal data from multiple sources
    21 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025
    People funded by this grant:
    Defence Science and Technology Group - Department of Defence - ID11755 - $758,275.38
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Machine-learning based trajectory modelling.
    1 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    • Ryan S,
    • Gupta S,
    • Jacobs S,
    • Rashid M
    Department of Defence - $43,465.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Coupled self-supervised learning and deep reasoning for improved processing of noisy and dynamic multimodal data from multiple sources.
    21 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    Department of Defence - ID11236 - $105,364.67
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Scale up of Boron Nitride Nanosheet manufacturing and validation of commercial applications.
    31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2026
    People funded by this grant:
    White Graphene Limited - $1,091,690.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    In relation to Assuring an off-the-shelf AI algorithm
    28 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    Defence Science and Technology Group - Department of Defence - $253,034.31
  • GRANT
    A Generic Framework for Verifying Machine Learning Algorithms
    1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    ARC - Discovery Projects - DP210102798 - $361,000.00
  • GRANT
    Optimising treatments in mental health using AI
    30 Jun 2020 - 29 Jun 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • Christensen H,
    • Venkatesh S,
    • Cutler H,
    • Knight R,
    • Laverty M
    MRFF (DISER) - Applied Artificial Intelligence Research in Health - MRFAI000028 - $3,121,409.69
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Defence Applied Al Experiential CoLab
    15 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    DSTO Grant - Research - Defence Science & Technology Organisation - MyIP9825 - $997,496.31
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Identification of Blood RNA Biomarkers to Measure Disease Progression in Parkinson's Disease.
    12 Mar 2020 - 12 Mar 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Parkinson's NSW Limited - CONTR2020/00614 - $85,000.00
  • COLLABORATIVE GRANT
    Al Algorithmic Assurance
    28 May 2019 - 18 Jun 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Department of Defence - ID8974 - $537,600.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living
    1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - IH170100013 - $3,018,980.15
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    The CRC-P for Advanced Hybrid Batteries
    26 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Program, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. - $3,000,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living
    15 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Cancer Council Victoria Grant - Research - $59,500.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living
    15 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Uniting AgeWell - $500,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    iCetana - Phase 1 Examine and compare state-of-art methods in background/foreground separation
    20 Apr 2017 - 19 Apr 2019
    People funded by this grant:
    iCetana Pty Ltd - $500,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living
    1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Black Dog Institute - $300,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living
    1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Dementia Australia (Alzheimer's Australia) Vic Inc - $108,745.00