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Meet Our Team Members

The people leading and supporting NGAIRC's Women in STEM initiative, drawn from universities and industry across Australia and beyond.

Leadership

Leading the Initiative

A/Prof Rhodora Abadia Director
Director (Women in STEM & Engagement)

A/Prof Rhodora Abadia

Dean Academic, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Adelaide University

Associate Professor Rhodora Abadia is Dean Academic of the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Adelaide University and joins NGAIRC as Director, Women in STEM and Engagement. She is a strategic leader in teaching and learning across Engineering and IT, and an expert in digital education transformation and online STEM innovation. Her research expertise spans technology-enhanced learning, persuasive technologies and learning analytics, and she is a champion for equity, diversity, inclusion, academic mentoring and accessible contemporary learning.

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Our People

Women in STEM Team

Researchers and professionals who contribute their time and expertise to mentoring, outreach and research opportunities for women in STEM.

Dr Rifat Ara Shams
Dr Rifat Ara Shams
Monash University

Dr Rifat Ara Shams is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University, Australia. She completed her PhD in Software Engineering at Monash University and previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CSIRO’s Data61. Her research focuses on human-centred software engineering and responsible AI. She has extensive research and teaching experience across Australia and Bangladesh and is passionate about developing inclusive, ethical, and human-centred technologies. To know more about Rifat and her work, explore her homepage.

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Dr Jannatul Ferdush
Dr Jannatul Ferdush
Federation University Australia

Dr Jannatul Ferdush is working for the AEA IGNITE Project at Victoria University and holds a PhD in Information Technology from Federation University. Her expertise spans natural language processing (NLP), data modelling, machine learning, and AI-driven analytics, with a strong focus on developing innovative, real-world solutions for sustainability and digital transformation.

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Musfera Jahan
Musfera Jahan
Flinders University and Torrens University Australia

Musfera Jahan is an urban planner and spatial data professional specialising in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in urban and environmental planning. She currently works as a Spatial Information Coordinator at Flinders University, Australia, where she supports research and institutional projects through spatial data management, GIS analysis, and geospatial workflow development. She is also pursuing a Master of Research Studies at Torrens University Australia, focusing on urban climate resilience and spatial inequality in access to cooling infrastructure. Musfera holds a Master of Information Systems (MIS) from Holmes Institute, Australia, and an MSc in GIS from Jahangirnagar University. Her research interests include urban heat island analysis, climate-resilient urban planning, smart and sustainable cities, geospatial AI, and remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring, including coral reef ecosystems.

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Nabila Hoque
Nabila Hoque

Nabila Hoque is a plant molecular biology researcher specialising in genetics, plant breeding, and molecular diagnostics. She completed her Master’s degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Bangladesh Agricultural University. She studied soybean genotypes resistant to yellow mosaic virus using molecular marker techniques. Her research integrates PCR-based genotyping and plant disease resistance screening to support sustainable crop improvement. She has contributed to interdisciplinary publications on plant disease resistance, artificial intelligence in research, and emerging scientific technologies. Alongside her research, she works as a horticulturist at Gardenworld Nursery in Melbourne, focusing on plant care, pest management, and nursery operations.

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Tasmim Jamal Joti
Tasmim Jamal Joti
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China

Tasmim Jamal Joti is a researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Computer Science and Technology at the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China. Her research interests include machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, large language models, and AI-driven healthcare systems. She is involved in interdisciplinary research focusing on developing robust and reliable AI solutions for real-world applications, including medical image analysis, cybersecurity, and advanced data-driven systems.

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Amrin Qureshi Prity
Amrin Qureshi Prity
WSP, Australia

Amrin Qureshi Prity holds dual master’s degrees, with her most recent in Business and Information Systems (MBIS). She is currently working as an IT Specialist. Alongside her four years of corporate IT experience, she also brings five years of teaching expertise, passionately delivering Information Technology courses with the UniSA Online team.

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Dr Chadni Islam
Dr Chadni Islam
Edith Cowan University

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Dr Nasrin Akhter
Dr Nasrin Akhter
QUT Online

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Dr Rabeya Basri
Dr Rabeya Basri
Federation University Australia

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Mukta Roy
Mukta Roy

Mukta Roy is a data science graduate holding a Master of Data Science from the University of Adelaide, with foundational expertise in predictive modelling, business intelligence, and statistical computing. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and machine learning methodologies, she focuses on translating complex datasets into actionable insights and strategic solutions. Her analytical interests encompass data visualisations, decision support systems, natural language processing, and applied health analytics. Eager to bridge theoretical concepts with practical business outcomes, she is actively pursuing data analyst and business analyst opportunities across Australia where she can contribute to high-impact, data-driven projects.

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Sumaiya Tasmim
Sumaiya Tasmim

Sumaiya Tasmim is a software engineer with over six and a half years of experience designing and deploying enterprise backend platforms, distributed architectures, IoT ecosystems, and telecommunications systems supporting millions of users. She holds a Master of Computer Science from the University of Adelaide, where she specialised in artificial intelligence and distributed systems, conducting applied research on retrieval-augmented generation and large language model applications. Her technical expertise spans Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern AI frameworks, reinforced by industry and academic appointments across South Australia, including roles with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, SoME AI, the University of Adelaide, and the University of South Australia. Currently based in Adelaide, she focuses on delivering robust, secure, and high-performance software solutions across Australia.

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Ashiful Nahar Bithi
Ashiful Nahar Bithi

Ashiful Nahar Bithi is a Computer Science graduate working at the intersection of computer vision, assistive technology, and human-computer interaction. Her work focuses on building intelligent, privacy-first software. She enjoys bridging deep learning research with full-stack engineering to build reliable, practical systems that directly support human workflows.

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