Meet the APIC Team

BA Hons (Languages and Linguistics); MA (TESOL); PhD (Applied Linguistics)

Associate Professor Cavaleri has a background in languages, linguistics, academic literacy and TESOL and she has worked in both teaching and specialist learning support roles. Prior to joining ECA, Associate Professor Cavaleri worked as alecturer in teaching methodology and curriculum design at Western Sydney University and as the Manager of English Language Proficiency and Learning Supportat Navitas. She has taught a range of students including undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic, international and online students and is passionate about helping students develop their academic skills and reach theireducational goals.

Associate Professor Cavaleri’s teaching experience ignited her interest in feedback and academic writing development, which led to her PhD research examining technology-mediated feedback. Her research investigated the effect of different modes of feedback given to first-year undergraduate students and the variables that affect students’ uptake of teachers’ feedback, such as level of English language proficiency. She completed her PhD at western Sydney University andwas awarded the Australian Postgraduate Award. Associate Professor Cavaleri has presented her research at national and international conferences and has been invited to facilitate faculty development sessions at a number of Australian universities. Michelle’s current research areas of interest include feedback literacy, academic writing development and supporting first-year students.

Associate Professor Cavaleri holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics, a Masters in TESOL and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Languages and Linguistics from Western Sydney University.

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Associate Professor Ahmad Saedisomeolia currently holds a position at the Higher Education College of Health Sciences, Education Centre of Australia (Higher Education). He also serves on the Academic Promotion Committee, the ECA Academic Board, and the CHS Course Advisory Committee. In addition, the School of Human Nutrition at McGill University, Canada, appointed Dr Saedisomeolia as a Research Scientist Affiliate in 2024.

Previously, Dr Saedisomeolia worked as a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the School of Human Nutrition, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, from 2021 to 2023. He earned his PhD in Nutrition from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 2008, and also holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition in Public Health and Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics, respectively.

Between 2008 and 2020, Dr Saedisomeolia held various faculty positions at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, including Full Professor, Head of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, and Vice-Dean for Education. During this period, he also worked as a Research Fellow at the School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, and as a Research Affiliate at the University of Sydney from 2014 to 2015.

Dr Saedisomeolia has an extensive professional portfolio, with 98 publications, primarily in leading journals, an H-index of 29, and more than 3,500 hours of lecturing experience. He has also collaborated with industry organisations, serving as a Nutrition Expert for the European Union and as Scientific Chair for the International Conferences on Functional Foods and Healthy Supplements, hosted by Merck in Dubai in 2017 and 2018.

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DHSM, MHM, BNurs, DipAppSc (Nursing Mgt), RN, EM, FCHSE, FGLF

Professor Day graduated as a Registered Nurse and Midwife and completed a post-registration Bachelor of Nursing degree in 1991. Following a clinical career that included midwifery, operating theatre, acute surgical care, and aged care, he moved into acute hospital management and worked in both Queensland and New South Wales. He completed a Master of Health Management at the University of New England in 1999.

From 2005 to 2008, Professor Day was responsible for leading the development of innovative health leadership programs for middle managers and executives within Queensland Health. He has held a wide range of operational and leadership roles in Australia and internationally, including Chief Executive Officer, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Nursing, Major Projects Manager, Director of Workforce Development in the South Australian Department of Health, Director of Leadership and Development in the South Australian Department for Education and Child Development, Director of Clinical Education, Training and Research, and Chief Quality and Safety Officer.

From an academic perspective, Professor Day has served as Discipline Lead for Health Services Management at Griffith University, Deputy Head of School – Academic and International in the Griffith University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor of Health Services Management in the Griffith University School of Medicine, and Visiting Professor in the College of Health Management and Economics at Gulf Medical University.

Internationally, Professor Day has taught in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. He has also undertaken health consultancy work in Australia, China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.

Professor Day completed his Doctor of Health Services Management at the University of New England in 2005. His research focused on the morale of Registered Nurses in Queensland. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.

He is currently updating the second edition of his co-authored text, Leading and Managing Health Services – An Australasian Perspective. Professor Day has also co-authored Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East – A Guide for Healthcare Professionals.

Outside work, Professor Day enjoys travelling with his wife, working on his 54-year-old wooden boat, and playing guitar.

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Mr Farago is the General Manager, Higher Education Quality at ECA Higher Education.

He leads the development and implementation of governance, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks that support academic excellence across APIC, HELI, and CHS. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education and related sectors, he brings extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and institutional strategy.

Mr Farago’s career reflects a strong commitment to transparent and collaborative governance, as well as continuous quality improvement. He holds an MBA from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics – Social Sciences) from the University of Sydney.

His regulatory expertise and strategic leadership strongly align with ECA’s mission to deliver innovative, high-quality education and its aspiration to achieve self-accrediting authority status.

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PhD (IT), MSc (Comp. Eng.), BSc (Comp. Eng.)

Associate Professor Al-Jerew is the BBIS course coordinator and lecturer. He has over 12 years of teaching experience in the field of Information Technology, Software Science and Networking. He Joined APIC as a full-time lecturer in February 2017. He is also an active researcher in the area of networking and telecommunication, ad hoc networks, sensor networks and network security.

Associate Professor Al-Jerew completed his bachelor’s degree in control and computer engineering from the University of Technology-Iraq in 1997, he completed his Master of Computer Engineering from the University of Technology in 2000. In2012, he completed his PhD in the area of wireless sensor networks from the school of engineering and computer science at the Australian National University (ANU). Prior joining APIC, Oday worked as a lecturer and assistanthead of the Computing Department at the Middle East College (MEC)-Oman. He also worked as sessional lecturer at La Trobe university, Victoria University, University of Western Sydney, Melbourne Institute of Technology, and University of Canberra teaching ICT subjects. Associate Professor Al-Jerew was alsofull-time lecturer at the department of Information Technology at the University of Technology in Iraq. He was also involved in many industrial projects and gains extensive industrial experience during his worked at several industrial companies. He worked as software and systems developer at the Aus Robot company to develop embedded programs for mobile robots. In addition, he designed and developed microcomputer-based systems during he worked at the General Electrical Company in Iraq. He also holds technical certifications incomputer networking from Cisco Networking Academy and Microsoft.

Associate Professor Al-Jerew has taught many postgraduate and undergraduate subjects indifferent universities and colleges in Australia and overseas and successfully supervised several research students. He has published journal articles and conference papers and has been member in numerous conferences.

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Dr Faaliyatis a highly qualified professional with extensive expertise in multiple fields.Dr Faaliyat has a PhD and MBA and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Dr Faaliyat has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Law as well as Employment Relations courses and hasover 10 years of experience in higher education, both as a dedicated researcher and as an academic.

Dr Faaliyatis actively engaged in research, with a particular focus on diversity andinclusion policies and practices pertaining to both migrant and non-migrant workers. Furthermore, she has a keen interest in exploring student learning and engagement, as well as online teaching methodologies.

Throughout her professional journey, Dr Faaliyat has gained invaluable experience working in both the public and private sectors, including roles within mining and investment consulting firms. Outside of her professional commitments, she has also dedicated time as a volunteer, collaborating with diverse businesses.

PhD, MSc, B.Com, CPA, ACMA, CGMA

Dr Kaleem has more than twenty years of teaching experience in the Higher Education sector. He is currently serving APIC in the capacity of Head of Discipline (Project Management). Previously, he has served on various leadership positions such as Dean of Business School, Head of Department and member of various senior level committees.

Dr Kaleem hold his PhD in Finance from the University of Malaya, Malaysia and MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking from the University of Reading, UK. He holds full memberships of CPA (Australia), CIMA (UK) and CGMA (International). Dr Kaleem normally teaches Accounting, Finance and Project Management courses and has authored more than thirty research papers and two books of high impact during his career.

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Dr Katis isan experienced academic with over 15 years of experience in the Management discipline as a lecturer at various universities across Australia. She completed her undergraduate studies at Deakin University and her Master of Business Administration at La Trobe University and gained her DBA at Victoria University.

She is reviewer for the Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Her research interests include, management, small business, ethnicity, human resource management and entrepreneurship.

Teaching interests include Fundamentals of Management, Leadership and Governance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Sustainability and Ethics, Strategic Planning and Research Projects.

Research Interests include Management, small business, ethnicity and entrepreneurship.

Dr Katis isa member of ANZAM and RAC member of the Multicultural Commission.

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Dr Alam is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) and Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programs at Asia Pacific International College (APIC) in Melbourne, Australia.

He has an extensive academic background, having completed a PhD in Information and Communication Technology at Osaka City University, Japan, in 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Master of Science (Research) from Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he achieved first-class first positions in both degrees in 1989 and 1991, respectively.

Dr Alam brings more than 30 years of teaching experience across several countries, including Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia, and Australia. His areas of expertise include Information Technology and Project Management.

He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students and has published more than 40 journal articles and conference papers. Throughout his career, he has also received multiple teaching excellence awards.

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Ms Goebelis a former teacher and has worked in the Higher Education industry for almost 20 years. She has held a variety of different roles including Faculty Management, Student Engagement, Course Coordination and Academic Operations at Navitas, Kaplan and APIC. Ms Goebel has a Master of Education with Merit (Educational Leadership) from the University of Sydney and is currently completing a Doctor of Education at UNSW where she is looking at supporting gifted students with ADHD in the classroom. She is passionate about students wellbeing and engagement and helping them achieve their goals.

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Ms Perry is the Learning and Teaching Support Manager at ECA. She has worked in a range of education roles supporting students in Australia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and South Korea.

She specialises in developing resources and approaches to support international students and adults who are new to higher education. Fiona draws on students’ strengths to help them achieve their academic goals. She facilitates one-on-one sessions, presents webinars, develops resources, and collaborates with academic staff to support students in developing study skills, academic literacy, and digital literacy.

Her areas of support include time management, academic reading and writing, critical and reflective thinking, exam preparation, understanding and applying feedback, and developing effective approaches to assessments.

Ms Perry has experience supporting students across a range of disciplines, including Business, IT, Education, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and Coaching.

She holds a Diploma of Business, a Bachelor of Education/Psychology, and a Master of TESOL.

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Ms Lovece has worked in the education sector for more than 35 years, both in Australia and internationally. She has extensive experience in teaching, teacher training, coursebook writing, curriculum development, and the delivery of large-scale education solutions.

She has led teams as a manager and Academic Director and brings more than 15 years of experience in developing digital learning environments and supporting the digital transformation of education providers.

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As a lifelong learner, Ms Taylor has built extensive experience in libraries over several decades, supported by a range of academic qualifications. She has held roles across a variety of institutions, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, TAFE, National Parks and Wildlife, and the Federal Court of Australia.

Her broad experience has helped her develop a wide range of knowledge and skills, enabling her to support ECA-HE staff and students across a variety of library needs and situations.

Ms Taylor approaches each day as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges, always aiming to provide the best possible library experience for staff and students.

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PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr Ahmed Freidoon Fadhil is a university lecturer and researcher specialising in data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer networks, and information technology. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Southern Illinois University in the United States.

Dr Fadhil currently teaches information technology and computing courses at Asia Pacific International College (APIC) and has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Australia and internationally.

His teaching areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, database systems, programming, computer networks, and data analytics. Dr Fadhil has published research in international journals and conference proceedings and holds a U.S. patent related to document image processing and machine learning applications.

His research interests include machine learning, cybersecurity, computer vision, data analytics, and intelligent systems.

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Dr R. Tabesh holds a PhD in Marketing, a Master’s degree in Industrial Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education from Victoria University, Melbourne.

Dr Tabesh completed her PhD in Marketing at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, in October 2019. Her doctoral research, titled Green Supply Chain Antecedents, Practices, and Firm Performance in the Australian Food Industry, explored sustainability practices and firm performance within the Australian food industry.

Dr Tabesh began her academic career at Curtin University and moved to Sydney in 2018, where she worked as a lecturer at Federation University (MIT Sydney), Victoria University (ECA Sydney), and Crown Institute. She is now a key academic at APIC in Melbourne.

Throughout her teaching career, she has taught a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including Communication and Technology, Information and Communication Management, Project Management, Project Stakeholder Management, and Marketing Management.

Dr Tabesh has supervised 38 master’s students in their thesis projects and has extensive experience across many areas of higher education. She is committed to supporting students throughout their academic journey.

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Dr Seah is an experienced and active educator with a strong background in both the VET and higher education sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Management), a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and a PhD.

His experience includes training, course leadership, academic coordination, and management. Dr Seah is also a data analyst with a strong track record in higher education research, commercial research projects, and research training. He has experience using a range of data analysis software, including ATLAS.ti and SPSS.

His research interests include the use of ICT in education. Dr Seah also brings extensive experience in project management, accounting, investment administration, and management.

Outside his professional work, he works part-time as a groundsman at a community centre, which allows him to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

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Dr Singh is a certified Microsoft ICT and Cybersecurity Lecturer at APIC in Melbourne. He has more than 12 years of experience in higher education teaching and course development. He also brings extensive technical and industry experience from leading Australian organisations, including Telstra, KPMG, and Wilson. This combination of industry and academic experience enables him to bring practical, real-world perspectives into his teaching.

Dr Singh has a strong track record in supporting organisational goals and has extensive experience in higher education course development, compliance, course accreditation, and governance oversight. He has worked with a range of organisations, including local governments, banks, and industrial companies.

His areas of specialisation include image processing, business integration, computer vision, software engineering, and computer networks. He is also actively engaged in research, with publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals and conference publications.

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PhD in Engineering

Dr Jafar Hamra is a teacher, researcher, and industry practitioner with extensive experience across project management, information technology, cybersecurity, and engineering education. He holds a PhD in Engineering (Project Management and Complex Systems) from the University of Sydney and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

His research expertise includes social network analysis, complex systems, emergency management, and digital safety. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals, including Education and Information Technologies, Fire Safety Journal, and Knowledge-Based Systems, and has presented his work at international conferences across the United States and Europe.

Dr Hamra has taught and coordinated undergraduate and postgraduate subjects at a range of Australian and international institutions, including the University of Sydney, UNSW, Swinburne University, UTS, Western Sydney University, the University of Tasmania, Kaplan Business School, and others. He has developed and reviewed numerous project management and IT units, supervised postgraduate research students, and received multiple teaching excellence awards.

His industry experience includes working as a Project Manager in the manufacturing sector, where he successfully delivered large-scale projects on time and within budget and secured significant government contracts. He maintains strong industry connections through professional training delivery, PMI membership, and consultancy engagements in Australia and the Middle East.

His teaching philosophy combines academic rigour, industry relevance, and student-centred learning, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, systems thinking, and the practical application of project management methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile, and PRINCE2.

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Dr Ip-Soo-Ching lectured in Marketing, Management, Information Systems, and Tourism at Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology, La Trobe University, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Cambridge International College, Kent Institute, and Asia Pacific International College between 2006 and 2022.

From 2008 to 2011, Dr Ip-Soo-Ching also taught extensively at partner universities of Swinburne University of Technology and La Trobe University in China and Vietnam. As Head of Discipline at Cambridge International College, he developed curricula in Marketing and Management and implemented innovative teaching practices.

From 2018 to 2021, he served as Associate Dean at Kent Institute and Academies Australasia, where he was responsible for teaching and learning strategies, the implementation of student experience programs, student retention, and articulation arrangements with a range of higher education providers in Melbourne and Sydney.

Dr Ip-Soo-Ching completed his PhD in Knowledge Management at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2014. His doctoral thesis, titled The Salience of External Knowledge, Leadership and Action in the Knowledge Management Life Cycle of Nature-Based Tourism Operators, explored knowledge management within nature-based tourism organisations.

His research interests include knowledge management, environmental sustainability, marketing, and pedagogy. His industry engagement with leading sustainability organisations includes the Soneva Foundation, Sailaway Port Douglas, Club Med, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Publications

• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M., Massingham, P., & Pomering, A. (2022). “Managing diverse knowledge systems of tourism operators in vulnerable marine ecosystems: Addressing sustainability challenges through nature-based solutions.” Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 27(4), 333–356. DOI: 10.1080/10941665.2022.2061364. ABDC Ranking: A.
• Ahmed, T., & Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M. (2021). “Unpacking Connected Identity, Diaspora and Music Consumption: An Interpretive Approach.” American Marketing Association Winter Conference 2021, University of Illinois Chicago, USA.
• Jacob-John, J., & Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M. (2019). “The Role of Augmented Reality Games in Promoting to Millennials.” In A. Stacey (Ed.), Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies, Wits Business School, Johannesburg, South Africa, 20–21 June 2019, pp. 155–159.
• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M., Zyngier, S., & Nayeem, T. (2018). “Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability Knowledge: An Open Knowledge Sharing Approach among Stakeholders.” Australian Journal of Environmental Education. DOI: 10.1017/aee.2018.45. ABDC Ranking: B.
• Nayeem, T., & Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M. (2016). “A Re-examination of the Factor Structure of the CSI within Low- and High-Involvement Contexts.” In D. Fortin & L. Ozanne (Eds.), Marketing in a Post-Disciplinary Era, ANZMAC 2016, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 5–7 December 2016, pp. 136–144.
• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M., & Nayeem, T. (2016). “The Salience of Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Sharing among Nature-Based Tourism Operators.” In D. Fortin & L. Ozanne (Eds.), Marketing in a Post-Disciplinary Era, ANZMAC 2016, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 5–7 December 2016, pp. 22–28.
• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M., & Veerapa, N. (2015). “Permaculture: An Insight into Kitchen Gardens Operated by an Environmental and Eco-Tourism Operator in the Maldives and Thailand.” Acta Horticulturae, 1088, 633–636.
• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M., & Zyngier, S. (2014). “The Rise of Environmental Sustainability Knowledge in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship: An IT-Enabled Knowledge-Based View of Tourism Operators.” In P. Ordonez de Pablos (Ed.), International Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Perspective. IGI Global, PA, USA.
• Ip-Soo-Ching, J-M. (2013). “A Knowledge Management Approach to Environmental Sustainability in Tourism.” Australia Future Unlimited Seminars, Australian Government, Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, December 2012 to January 2013.

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PhD, LLM, BA LLB

Dr Kavita Bhanwala is an accomplished academic and legal practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in legal education and practice. Her research and teaching interests are informed by extensive experience in commercial, criminal, and corporate law, giving her a broad and practical understanding of the legal landscape.

Her legal career has involved advising and representing clients in complex commercial disputes, corporate transactions, and criminal matters. This experience has contributed to her expertise in stakeholder management, risk analysis, and strategic decision-making.

As an academic, Dr Bhanwala is committed to creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to critically analyse legal principles and understand their practical application in real-world contexts.

She also has a strong focus on leadership, collaboration, and team development, drawing on her experience managing diverse teams and projects across both academic and professional settings.

Dr Bhanwala’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in her ongoing research contributions and her ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Her work is grounded in the belief that education should not only impart knowledge, but also inspire critical thinking and help develop ethical and responsible professionals.

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PhD (USyd), MEMD (ANU), MEng, BEng (BUET)

Dr M. (Mohammad) Ashiqur Rahman is an Australian academic and environmental management specialist with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, research, and professional practice. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Master of Project Management and Business program at Asia Pacific International College (APIC), part of the Education Centre of Australia.

Dr Rahman holds a PhD in River Pollution Management from the University of Sydney, supported by the prestigious Australian Leadership Award. He also holds a Master of Environmental Management and Development from the Australian National University, where he received the Tiri Tiri Prize for academic excellence, and completed his earlier engineering qualifications at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

At APIC, Dr Rahman coordinates major capstone and research-focused units, including PRJ6001 Applied Projects. He manages large student cohorts across multiple campuses and mentors academic staff to support consistent supervision, marking, and moderation standards. His teaching is research-led, practice-oriented, and aligned with AQF requirements, and he has received strong student evaluation results and formal recognition for teaching excellence.

In addition to his role at APIC, Dr Rahman has also served as a Subject Convenor in Civil Engineering at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus.

Dr Rahman’s research interests span project management, sustainability, water resource management, climate change, and environmental governance. He has published widely in international journals and conference proceedings and has presented his research across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

He actively supervises higher degree research students and has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, several of which have resulted in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Earlier in his career, Dr Rahman worked for the United States Government as a Project Management Specialist, where he managed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities for development projects with an annual portfolio of approximately US$200 million in Bangladesh.

Beyond teaching and research, Dr Rahman contributes significantly to academic leadership and service. He serves on the Academic Board at ECA, supports curriculum development and quality assurance processes, and participates in national and international academic collaborations, including invited postgraduate teaching at James Cook University.

His career reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, student success, industry engagement, and institutional advancement at both local and global levels.

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PhD (Policy & Planning Sciences – RiskEngineering)

Dr Md FaizShah is an experienced academic with more than fifteen years of internationalteaching, research, and supervision experience across Australia, Japan, SaudiArabia, and Bangladesh. He specialises in project management, risk andresilience, applied research, and higher education leadership. He completed hisPhD in Policy and Planning Sciences (Risk Engineering) at the University ofTsukuba, Japan, under the prestigious Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship,followed by postdoctoral research in disaster and emergency management.

Dr Shahteaches postgraduate and undergraduate courses in project management, researchmethodology, applied research, and MBA units at APIC, and supervises Master ofResearch students at HELI. His research focuses on disaster risk reduction,seismic vulnerability, risk communication, and community resilience, with astrong record of peer‑reviewed publications, competitive grants, andinternational conference presentations. He has collaborated with governmentagencies, NGOs, and industry partners on emergency preparedness and resilienceinitiatives.

Dr Shah iscommitted to student‑centred learning, academic integrity, and innovativecurriculum design, and brings a strong industry‑engaged perspective to histeaching and supervision.

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Dr Roomina has more than 20 years of commercial experience in the design and analysis of engineering applications using advanced mathematical techniques, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

He has been involved in numerous consultancy projects across a broad range of engineering applications, working with organisations such as CSIRO, building services firms, the automotive and defence industries, consulting companies, and research and education institutions.

Dr Roomina has also taught a wide range of subjects at tertiary level for more than 15 years. He currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer at ECA Higher Education Institute.

Areas of expertise: Modelling and simulation, environmental engineering, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

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Dr Mohammad Zavid Parvez is an academic and researcher specialising in AI, cybersecurity, machine learning, and biomedical signal and image analysis. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Charles Sturt University in 2016, focusing on epileptic seizure detection and prediction using advanced EEG signal analysis. He also holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering (Signal Processing) from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Dr Parvez has taught across several higher education institutions, including Asia Pacific International College, Torrens University, RMIT University, and Australian Catholic University, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at BRAC University in Dhaka. His teaching areas include AI, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, and research methodology.

He has held research positions at Charles Sturt University and the Institute for Scientific Interchange as part of an EU Horizon 2020 project. His research interests include federated learning, privacy-preserving AI, incremental learning with concept drift, medical imaging analytics, and cyber threat intelligence. He has published in leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Neurocomputing, and Computers & Security.

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Dr Mohammed Al-Zobbi has over 25 years of experience across both academic and industry settings. He has worked as an Infrastructure Engineer and Cybersecurity Specialist across data centres, government departments, and enterprise environments in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Oman, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

He has led enterprise-level projects for organisations including JPMorgan, Western Sydney University, the Yesser E-Government Program for the Saudi Arabian Government, and electronic medical record improvement initiatives for the Australian Health Department.

Dr Al-Zobbi’s research interests include big data, blockchain systems, and cybersecurity. He also has experience collaborating with TEQSA, ACS, and the AQF in the development of academic programs, including Master of Information Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology degrees.

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Dr Costadopoulos specialises in a range of discipline areas, including web and multimedia technologies, information systems, computer security, and cyber ethics. In addition to teaching, he works as a consultant in web and e-commerce technologies and has been involved in the operation of several e-business websites. This hands-on industry experience is incorporated into his teaching to enrich student learning.

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, majoring in Multimedia; a Master of Technology, majoring in Information Systems Engineering; and a Master of Computing Research. He is currently completing a PhD in Data Science.

Teaching interests

His teaching interests include web and multimedia technologies, e-commerce, management of information systems, introductory cybersecurity, cyber ethics, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Research interests

His research interests include affective computing, data science, machine learning, and knowledge discovery.

Publications

Journal articles

• Costadopoulos, N., Islam, M. Z. & Tien, D. (2021), “A knowledge discovery and visualisation method for unearthing emotional states from physiological data”, International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics, 12, pp. 843–858.
• Bellamy, C. & Costadopoulos, N. (2019), “Building a ‘moral operating system’ for IT students: Pedagogies and problems.”
• Segura Anaya, L. H., Alsadoon, A., Costadopoulos, N. & Prasad, P. W. C. (2018), “Ethical implications of user perceptions of wearable devices”, Science and Engineering Ethics, 24(1), pp. 1–28.

Conference papers

• Costadopoulos, N., Islam, Z. & Tien, D. (2019), “Data mining and knowledge discovery from physiological sensors”, Proceedings of the 12th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments (PETRA ’19), pp. 468–474.
• Costadopoulos, N., Islam, Z. & Tien, D. (2019), “Discovering emotional logic rules from physiological data of individuals”, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics (ICMLC 2019), Kobe, Japan.
• Costadopoulos, N., Islam, Z. & Tien, D. (2019), “Using Z-score to extract human-readable logic rules from physiological data”, Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Knowledge and Systems Engineering (KSE 2019), IEEE, pp. 1–6.

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Dr Pradip Royhan

Dr Royhan has been working as a Lecturer in Law at Asia Pacific International College (APIC) since June 2016. Previously, he worked as a sessional academic at Macquarie Law School and the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University, Victoria University, MIT, Academies Australasia Polytechnique, and Federation University.

Dr Royhan has also worked as Program Coordinator for a capacity development program at Macquarie International and as a researcher at the Centre for Environmental Law, Macquarie University. From April 2018 to March 2020, he worked as a consultant on a curriculum development project at Access Macquarie Ltd.

Prior to his academic career in Australia, Dr Royhan served in the Bangladesh Government Service from 1993 to 2009 across various ministries. His roles included Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate in local courts, Assistant Commissioner (Land), Chief Executive and Magistrate at district and sub-district levels, Assistant Secretary, Senior Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Joint Secretary.

Teaching interests

His teaching interests include:

• Business Law
• Corporations Law
• Sustainability and Business Ethics
• Sustainability Science and Law
• Professional Development and Business Communication
• Innovation and New Technologies
• Leadership and Governance
• Research Projects
• Taxation and Management

Research interests

Dr Royhan’s research interests include business and trade law, sustainability, business ethics, management, public policy, environmental law, and legal policy analysis.

Research supervision

Dr Royhan supervised research students at APIC in 2019 and 2020 through SBM1300 at Master’s level.

Reviewing activities

Dr Royhan has undertaken reviewing activities for:

• Marine Policy
• Peer Review Portal
• Journal of Integrated Sciences

Professional associations and awards

• Member, Asian Society of International Law (ASIANSIL)
• Member, Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) Association
• Member, Asian Society of International Law, Singapore (2013–2015)
• Associate Member, Centre for Environmental Law, Macquarie University
• Recipient of the Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship for his PhD, February 2010 to October 2013
• Recipient of the Higher Degree Research Award in 2012 for raising the international profile of Arts at Macquarie University

Research grants

• Macquarie University HDR Research Grant, 2012 — Faculty of Arts, AUD 5,000.
• AusAID Grant, 2013 — AUD 277,000 for the Capacity Building Program of 25 Bangladesh Government Officials for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh, under the Australia Leadership Award Fellowship Round 12, Macquarie University. Dr Royhan was an investigator on the Macquarie University team.
• Bangladesh Government and Japan Debt Cancellation Fund, 2017 — AUD 185,000 for a professional development training program on Sustainable Development in Bangladesh for 100 Bangladesh Government officials, held from 6 March to 14 April 2017 at Macquarie University. Dr Royhan was an investigator on the Macquarie University team.
• Bangladesh Government-funded overseas training program, 2017 — AUD 72,000 for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh for 44 selected Bangladesh Government officials, held from 15 to 26 May 2017 at Macquarie University.
• Curriculum Development Research Grant — AUD 600,000, funded by the Bangladesh Government for Macquarie University to undertake a curriculum development project for the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy, Shahbag, Dhaka. The two-year contract ran from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020.
• Bangladesh Government and Japan Debt Cancellation Fund, 2018 — AUD 200,000 for a professional development training program on Sustainable Development in Bangladesh for 100 Bangladesh Government officials at Macquarie University.
• Bangladesh Government-funded overseas training program, 2018 — AUD 93,000 for 31 selected government officials, held from 18 June to 3 July 2018 at Macquarie University.
• Bangladesh Government-funded overseas training program, 2018 — AUD 75,000 for E-Governance for Better Public Service Delivery in Bangladesh for 14 selected Bangladesh Government officials, held from 30 July to 20 August 2018.
• Bangladesh Government-funded overseas training program, 2019 — AUD 31,500 for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh for 14 selected officials from the Internal Resources Division, held from 18 to 27 February 2019 at Notre Dame University. Dr Royhan served as Chief Investigator.
• Bangladesh Government and Japan Debt Cancellation Fund, 2019 — AUD 200,000 for a professional development training program on Sustainable Development in Bangladesh for 100 government officials, held from 4 March to 12 April 2019 at Macquarie University.
• Bangladesh Government-funded overseas workshop, 2019 — AUD 2,500 for Business Process and Freelancing in Australia for six selected government officials from the ICT Division, held on 8 July 2019 at Notre Dame University. Dr Royhan served as Chief Investigator.
• Bangladesh Government-funded training workshop, 2019 — AUD 3,500 for Leadership & Management on Health Related SDGs in Bangladesh for nine selected government officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, held on 19 July 2019 at Notre Dame University and Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. Dr Royhan served as Chief Investigator.
• Bangladesh Government-funded training workshop, 2019 — AUD 4,500 for Comparative Analysis on River Protection in Australia and Bangladesh for seven selected officials from the National River Conservation Commission under the Ministry of Shipping, held from 22 to 24 September 2019 at Notre Dame University and NSW Water. Dr Royhan served as Chief Investigator.

Publications

Dr Royhan has authored and co-authored publications across sustainability, trade law, environmental law, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and related fields. His publications include work in the International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Sustainability, LAWASIA Journal, Chittagong University Journal of Law, Macquarie Journal of International and Comparative Environmental Law, and the Oxford Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice.

Selected publications include:

• Khan, E. A., Chowdhury, M. M., Royhan, P., Gowan, S., Rahman, M. M., & Ahmed Mostafa, M. M., “A decision model for sustainable informal entrepreneurship in cities”, International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 2022.
• Khan, E. A., Royhan, P., Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M. M., & Ahmed Mostafa, M., “The Impact of Enviropreneurial Orientation on Small Firms’ Business Performance: The Mediation of Green Marketing Mix and Eco-Labeling Strategies”, Sustainability, 2020.
• Royhan, P., “Market Access Challenges and Opportunities for Bangladesh Textile and Apparel Products”, LAWASIA Journal, 2015.
• Royhan, P., & Naser, M., “Bangladesh in the WTO: A Quest for Greater Market Access”, Chittagong University Journal of Law, 2014.
• Royhan, P., “Environmental Requirements in the WTO: Developmental Challenges of the Least Developed Countries with Particular Reference to Bangladesh”, Macquarie Journal of International and Comparative Environmental Law, 2013.
• Royhan, P., “Market Access Challenges and Opportunities for Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Products under Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)”, Oxford Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice, 2013.

Conferences and professional activities

Dr Royhan has participated in and presented at numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and professional development programs in Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Switzerland, Japan, Mongolia, India, and the United States.

His activities include:

• Presenting at the Australia–Bangladesh Trade Conference in Sydney in November 2019.
• Participating in research and stakeholder consultation activities on sustainable use of coastal and marine resources in Australia and Bangladesh.
• Participating in the Sydney International Business Research Conference in 2018 and 2019.
• Presenting on Better Public Service Delivery through E-Governance – Bangladesh Perspectives at an international conference in Bangladesh in 2017.
• Speaking at the Environmental Health 2013 Conference in Boston, USA.
• Attending the WTO Public Forum in Geneva in 2012.
• Participating in Australia and New Zealand Society for International Law conferences.
• Presenting at the New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law International Conference in Wellington.
• Participating in professional development workshops for trainers and assessors in Sydney.
• Organising international conferences on WTO issues while serving as Deputy Director of the WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce.
• Completing international training programs on WTO dispute settlement, trade negotiation, and human resource development in Japan, Mongolia, Switzerland, and India.

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Dr Khanal is a Senior Lecturer at ECA Higher Education Institute. Prior to this, he served as Director of Undergraduate Studies at Asia Pacific International College (APIC). He also served as Chair of the Research Coordinating Group at APIC and was a member of the APIC Teaching & Learning Committee.

He currently serves as a member of the ECA Higher Education Institute Scholarship & Research Committee and is also the Coordinator of the Project Management, Built Environment and Engineering (PBE) Research Group at ECA Higher Education Institute.

Dr Khanal has more than 20 years of experience in higher education teaching, research, and management. He has worked at various institutions around the world across a range of educational settings, bringing extensive international experience in teaching and research.

Dr Khanal obtained his PhD from the University of Sydney and a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University in the United States. He is an active researcher with publications in A and A* ranked journals.

His current research interests include curriculum and pedagogy, classroom experience, the use of technology in teaching and learning, and built environment and design.

Areas of expertise: Project Management, Education, Built Environment and Design, Engineering, Sustainability, and Modelling and Simulation of Thermofluid Systems.

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PhD, CPA, PGDIT, MBA, MCom, BCom

Dr Bairagi is an energetic and creative academic professional with a doctoral qualification in Finance and extensive experience in higher education.

His professional experience includes:

• Senior Lecturer roles at APIC and MIT Melbourne, Australia;
• Sessional academic appointments at a range of higher education institutions in Australia, including PIA, UBSS, AIBI, and HELI;
• Recipient of the APIC Teaching Excellence Award in 2022;
• Two years as Associate Head of the IT Discipline at Asia Pacific International College (APIC), Melbourne;
• A Sessional Lecturer role at Federation University, Melbourne;
• A long-term Casual Academic role within Deakin University’s School of Accounting, Economics and Finance in Melbourne;
• Two years as a Sessional Lecturer in the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program at Holmesglen Institute, Melbourne; and
• More than 25 years of experience as a full-time and visiting academic at Khulna University in Bangladesh, including coordination of the Executive MBA program.

Dr Bairagi has also authored and co-authored several academic research articles published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. His research publications are available through ResearchGate and Google Scholar.

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PhD – Business Management (Information Technology, Supply Chain & Operations Management)

Dr Roberto Poles is currently Head of Product and Project Manager at an Australian software development company. He has a strong track record in designing process and information system improvements to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing costs. He also works as a business consultant, with proven experience in identifying and capitalising on business opportunities.

Following the successful completion of his PhD research in business information technology and logistics, Dr Poles had the opportunity to contribute to two additional projects involving Fuji Xerox Australia and CEVA Logistics. For these projects, he developed business process simulation models and optimisation procedures to investigate effective control strategies for operational activities.

His teaching areas include supply chain and procurement strategies, information systems integration, operations management, and project management.

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Dr Al-Dala’in is an expert in data mining, database systems, and software development. Before joining APIC in 2021, he taught at Western Sydney University, Charles Sturt University, the University of Technology Sydney, and the University of New England.

He completed his PhD in Information Technology at the University of Newcastle in 2011.

Teaching interests

His teaching interests include Systems Analysis and Design (MIT & BIT), Object Modelling (MIT), Professional Programming Practice and Software Testing (MIT & BIT), Data Mining and Visualisation (MIT), Data Analytics for Business (BIT), Programming Principles and Python (MIT & BIT), Database Management Systems (MIT & BIT), Research Preparation in Postgraduate Studies (MIT), Web Technology (MIT & BIT), Fundamentals of Software Development using Java (MIT & BIT), and Software Engineering (MIT & BIT).

Publications

Please refer to his Google Scholar profile for a full list of publications.

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PhD in Business / Finance / Economics

Dr Tariq Maqableh is a Lecturer in Business, Finance, and Economics with extensive experience in higher education teaching, research, and academic coordination. He holds a PhD in Business from Western Sydney University, where he also completed a Master of Honours. He also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Dr Maqableh has taught across several Australian higher education institutions, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economics, statistics, finance, business strategy, and management. Throughout his teaching career, he has been actively involved in curriculum delivery, student mentoring, assessment design, and supporting diverse cohorts of domestic and international students.

His teaching philosophy focuses on bridging academic theory with real-world business practice and encouraging students to develop strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills relevant to contemporary organisational environments.

His research interests include intellectual capital, financial technology (FinTech), digital transformation, knowledge management, and organisational performance. He is particularly interested in the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based systems on business strategy and organisational innovation. Dr Maqableh has published research in international peer-reviewed academic journals and continues to contribute to scholarly discussions in the fields of business and management.

In addition to teaching and research, Dr Maqableh actively contributes to the academic community through research supervision, academic collaboration, and participation in scholarly activities. He is committed to maintaining high standards in higher education through research-informed teaching, student engagement, and continuous academic development.

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PhD in Science in Software Engineering

Associate Professor Alsadoon received her PhD from the University of Technology, Baghdad. She has published more than 140 papers in A- and B-ranked journals and more than 100 conference papers in peer-reviewed IEEE conferences. She has also received four Best Paper Awards.

She has edited several books published by Springer, including Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity Applications, Cutting Edge Applications of Computational Intelligence Tools and Techniques, and Current and Future Trends in Health and Medical Informatics.

Associate Professor Alsadoon has received 20 awards for teaching and research excellence from a range of Australian universities. She was also recognised nationally as one of five finalists in the 2019 Australian Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards in the Emerging Female Leader in the Government and Public Sector category.

She is Chair of the International Conference on Health Informatics and Medical Systems (HIMS 2022–2026) in Las Vegas, USA. She also serves as Program Chair for the International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR 2022–2026), the International Conference on Advances in Computing Research (ACR 2023–2026), the 2026 International Conference on Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (BAI 2026), and the International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems and Industrial Applications (CITISIA 2020–2025) in Sydney, Australia.

Associate Professor Alsadoon is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). She has extensive academic experience and is currently an Associate Professor at the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) – Asia Pacific International College (APIC).

Previously, she held academic roles at Western Sydney University and Charles Sturt University and served as Dean of Scholarship and Research at Kent Institute Australia.

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Mr Aiman Al-Sabaawi is a PhD researcher in Cybersecurity at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia. His doctoral studies are supported by the QUT Tuition Fee Sponsorship and the prestigious QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) Scholarship.

In 2018, he completed a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at QUT, building on earlier academic achievements that include a Higher Diploma in Data Security from the University of Information Technology and Communications (UoITC) in 2002 and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mustansiriyah University in 2001, both in Baghdad, Iraq.

In 2025, Mr Al-Sabaawi was awarded Associate Fellowship (Indigenous Knowledges) of Advance HE (AFHEA) in recognition of his achievement against the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education.

Mr Al-Sabaawi currently works as a Principal Cyber Security Advisor at SECBLOK, a role he has held since 2024. He has also been a Sessional Academic at Queensland University of Technology since 2023 and a Lecturer at Asia Pacific International College (APIC) in Brisbane since 2024. From 2004 to 2014, he worked as a Sessional Academic and Senior Programmer at Al-Nahrain University and the University of Baghdad in Iraq.

Over the years, Mr Al-Sabaawi has published multiple articles in top-tier, Q1-ranked academic journals, reflecting his commitment to high-quality and impactful research.

He is an active member of several professional organisations, including IEEE, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), and the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS). In 2023, he joined the QUT Centre for Data Science, further strengthening his commitment to advancing research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science.

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Associate Professor Bezen is an Associate Professor in Computational Mathematics. He has taught mathematics, statistics, and a range of IT subjects at the University of Melbourne, Monash University, La Trobe University, and RMIT before joining APIC in 2016.

He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics and later earned a PhD in Mathematics. Associate Professor Bezen has also been extensively involved in consulting across software development, mathematics, statistics, and machine learning.

Teaching interests

His teaching interests include information technology, software development, information systems, dynamical systems, computational methods in optimisation, physics, and economics.

Research interests

His research interests include optimisation, scheduling, and rostering.

Professional associations and fellowships

• Honorary Associate, University of Melbourne
• Reviewer, Mathematical Reviews

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Ms Gao holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, a Master of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Sydney, a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education, and has achieved distinguished results in the CPA Australia program.

She has more than 18 years of academic experience, along with approximately four years of industry experience working as an accountant.

Her areas of expertise include financial accounting, management accounting, financial statement analysis, and accounting for decision-making.

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MBA

Mr Lasantha Abeywickrama (Lasa Abey) is a university learning facilitator and business and marketing specialist with more than seven years of experience teaching across undergraduate and MBA programs in Australia and overseas, both online and face-to-face.

He teaches subjects including Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, B2B Marketing, International Marketing, Strategic Management, Marketing Research, and Leadership & Influence. He is known for combining strong academic foundations with practical, real-world application.

Before moving into higher education, Mr Abeywickrama built a career of more than 30 years in senior corporate leadership and management consulting. He served as CEO of Procter & Gamble Sri Lanka, held brand leadership roles in Australia, and led more than 100 consulting projects across over 10 countries through his own management consultancy. His work included developing and mentoring leaders in organisations such as Unilever, Nestlé, and Toyota.

Mr Abeywickrama holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from The American University in the United States, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Teaching & Learning) from Deakin University, and further vocational qualifications in training, assessment, and leadership.

He brings a contemporary, student-centred approach to teaching and supports diverse student cohorts, including international students and learners for whom English is an additional language.

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Mr Rami Rifai is a Lecturer in Project Management at APIC. He brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the ICT and telecommunications sector, having held senior project management and technical leadership roles with global organisations such as Ericsson, British Telecom (Al-Saudia), MTN Group, and NorConsult Telematics. His industry background includes delivering large-scale telecommunications and technology projects, managing multi-vendor environments, and leading cross-functional technical teams.

Alongside his industry career, Mr Rifai has also gained teaching experience in higher education, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in project management. His teaching approach focuses on linking project management theory with practical industry applications, using real-world examples and case discussions to help students understand how project management concepts are applied in practice.

Mr Rifai holds three master’s degrees: a Master of Project Management from the University of New South Wales, awarded with an Excellence Grade; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales; and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering.

He is a certified project management professional and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He also holds several internationally recognised certifications, including PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Professional Scrum Master, and ITIL.

Mr Rifai combines his academic and industry experience to support students in developing practical skills and confidence in managing real-world projects.

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Mr Somesh Gulati is a Sessional Lecturer at Asia Pacific International College (APIC) and a Learning & Teaching Support Advisor at the Education Centre of Australia. He has more than 3.5 years of tertiary teaching experience in Computer Science and Information Technology and previously worked as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Applications, gaining extensive experience in curriculum development, teaching, and student supervision.

Mr Gulati holds MIT, MCA, and MSc degrees in Computer Science, with specialisations in Enterprise Networks, Applications, and Software, as well as a BSc in Computer Science and Electronics. He was recognised on the Dean’s Merit List for outstanding academic performance during his MIT studies.

Mr Gulati has published research in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and AI in education, including contributions to Springer’s Lecture Notes in Computer Science and other peer-reviewed journals. His teaching philosophy emphasises inclusive, student-centred learning, applied problem-solving, and aligning assessment with graduate outcomes.

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Mr Tarek Elwan is an Information Technology Lecturer at Victoria University. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, he has developed extensive expertise across three different education systems. His teaching and unit coordination experience spans senior secondary schools, VET, IT technical institutes, colleges, and a range of universities in Australia, China, and Sri Lanka.

His education has also spanned three countries: Egypt, the United States, and Australia. Mr Elwan holds a Master of Science in Information Technology, as well as dual degrees in Science and Education. He also holds several diplomas and advanced diplomas in computer programming, web development, networking, advanced networking, and network security.

In addition, he holds a range of industry certifications, including CCNA, CCNAS, CCNP, VCP, A+, Security+, and Certified Ethical Hacker.

Mr Elwan also has more than six years of industry experience as a C++ programmer and Network Administrator.

His teaching areas of expertise include advanced networking, network security, routing, switching, VPNs, wireless networking, cybersecurity, ethical hacking, virtualisation, and Windows Server technologies.

As an educator and lead lecturer, his focus is on providing learners with opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and develop practical skills.

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