Professor Dharmendra Sharma AM, PhD, FACS, FSPCS, SMIEEE, CompIEAust, GAICD is a former Chair of University Academic Board and currently Professor of Computer Science at the University of Canberra (UC, 2014-2019). He had been the Dean of the Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering from 2007-2012 and as Head of School of the School of Information Sciences and Engineering from 2004-2007. He has assumed various senior leadership roles in several universities for over thirty years and had been made a University Distinguished Professor at UC in 2012.

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Prof Sharma’s research background is in the Artificial Intelligence areas of Planning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Constraint Processing, Fuzzy Reasoning, Brain-Computer Interaction, and their applications to several areas including health, education, cyber security and sports. He has published over 360 research papers, and other research and applied articles. He has supervised to completion over 56 higher degrees research students and over 90 Hons and Master’s level projects. He has received several competitive research grants, and recognition for his academic and research leadership initiatives. He has developed and led a strong industry and international university partnerships for courses, research and innovation, and impact.

Prof Sharma has regularly served on several industry, academic, and research bodies including company boards, government advisory and policy committees. He had completed his PhD in AI from ANU and postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales and postgraduate and undergraduate qualifications in Mathematics and Science from USP. He has been an academic for over 40 years.

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Prof Sharma was recognised as part of the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours with the award of Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to computer science and higher education. He is a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society, Companion of Institute of Engineers Australia, Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of the South Pacific Computer Society and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.