Associate ProfessorScott Barnett

A/Prof Barnett’s core work is on the design and implementation of robust AI centric applications. His approach for effectively using AI is centred on augmenting human workflows and designing systems that incrementally build towards a full AI solution. His work has helped organisations in the education, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and manufacturing sectors. At the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute, A/Prof Barnett leads the generative AI team that guides organisations on where and how to use generative AI, and the design and implementation of robust AI systems. A/Prof Barnett also founded and co-organises the GenAI Network in Melbourne that has +1100 members. This network enables practitioners to share insights and to build a community around safe and robust use of generative AI.

Over the past 5 years A/Prof Barnett has a) led and delivered 24 translational research projects, b) involved in 2 spin-out companies (one listed on the ASX), and c) chief investigator in research projects totalling $13 million. A/Prof Barnett is also a presenter sharing insights on AI internationally and locally. His research is focused on how to create robust AI systems and how to mitigate the unique failures of AI systems. 

A/Prof Barnett is on a mission to help society adapt to and adopt artificial intelligence.