La Trobe AI Institute
Leading with values. Powered by people. Driven by impact.
Explore how we’re shaping the future of AI across research, education and partnerships.
Tackling global challenges
At La Trobe University, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is tackling global challenges head-on through accelerating medical breakthroughs, protecting reefs, transforming farms, powering the shift to net zero and equipping our people and partners to turn responsible innovation into real-world change.
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AI Research Talents
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Global Partners
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AI Research Projects
Leading AI research
Working together with industry
Our collaborations focus on integrating AI into the curriculum, developing specialised research centres and establishing AI-driven innovation labs and facilities at our campuses in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our AI approach
Together, we will lead responsibly, innovate boldly and deliver exceptional quality and experience across every touchpoint to advance the future of education, research, and health for the betterment of all.
AI Strategic Plan
La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, student support and business operations by applying an 'AI-first' approach, supported by a partnership with Microsoft and CyberCX.
AI Research Centres and Institutes
Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation (ACAMI)
The world’s first university innovation centre specialising in the application of AI to accelerate the discovery and development of immunotherapies, vaccines and medical innovation.
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Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC)
A research centre at La Trobe led by AI and data science experts, specialising in research and development of Artificial Intelligence algorithms and Data Analytics platforms.
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Cisco–La Trobe Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things
The first-of-its kind centre in Australia for leading and impactful research to harness the superpowers of innovation brought by combining AI and IoT.
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Digital Innovation Hub
An on-campus hub of three leading digital labs that provides businesses, students, and community access to advanced facilities in AI and IoT, software development, data analytics and networking.
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Innovation Central Melbourne
A collaborative innovation centre at La Trobe University, co-established with Cisco, focused on driving digital transformation across industries through cutting-edge technologies, research expertise, and real-world co-innovation in areas such as digital health, sustainability and supply chains.
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Eagleworks Innovation Centre
At Eagleworks, we don’t just imagine the future – we build it. Joining researchers and entrepreneurial students with industry and start-ups to turn ideas into AI-driven innovations.
La Trobe AI Courses
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Gain expertise in AI and machine learning, covering deep learning, reinforcement learning and GANs, then apply your skills through a placement and an industry or research project.
Master of Digital Health (Artificial Intelligence)
Learn to design and apply AI in digital health settings, covering machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and NLP using real-world data and industry platforms.
Bachelor of Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Deep dive into science while mastering core AI concepts like deep learning, computer vision and NLP, with skills in programming and database design to build real-world AI applications.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Build deep theoretical foundations in programming, algorithms and cybersecurity, developing the computational and analytical thinking skills for a major in AI covering deep learning, computer vision and NLP.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
Build career-ready IT skills across programming, networking, systems design and project management, with CISCO certification and a major in AI covering deep learning, computer vision and NLP.
Master of Business Analytics
Develop advanced analytics and AI skills to drive business decisions, building dashboards, predictive models and cloud applications through industry placements and real-world business case studies.
Bachelor of Business Analytics
Build business analytics, data engineering and AI skills using SQL, Python and Power BI, then apply them through an industry placement or project.
Bachelor of Business
Build solid business foundations across nine majors in a degree with AI concepts and tools embedded across every subject, with case studies, real-world projects and an optional industry placement.
AI in Teaching and Learning
At La Trobe University, AI is being actively integrated to enhance learning and teaching experiences.
Embedding responsible AI practice
La Trobe University embraces AI as a value-led force for positive change. While recognising AI’s potential to enhance teaching, learning, research, innovation and operational efficiency, the University maintains a principled approach that prioritises responsible considerations and oversight.
News and announcements
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Our thinkers and innovators
Phil Laufenberg
Australia’s first Pro Vice-Chancellor (Artificial Intelligence) and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.
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Patricia Haueiss
Managing Director, La Trobe AI Institute. Patricia Haueiss oversees the Institute’s delivery, partnerships and public engagement, supporting the university’s AI agenda through applied initiatives and thought leadership. Recognised as one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators.
Distinguished Professor Wei Xiang
Cisco Research Chair of AI and Internet of Things. Director & Chief Scientist, Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation. Founding Director, Cisco-La Trobe Centre for AI and IoT.
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Professor Daswin De Silva
Full Professor of AI and Analytics, Deputy Director of the Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC), and the Deputy Chair of the Research and Graduate Studies Committee, Academic Board at La Trobe.
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Professor Miriam Tanti
Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships and Director of the Commonwealth-supported Nexus program.
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Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Optus Chair in Digital Health. For more than 25 years, she has been actively, researching and teaching within the health informatics/digital health domain with over 400 scholarly publications, a patent, 30 books, and a successful grant funding portfolio.
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Professor Damminda Alahakoon
Professor of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and Founding Director of the Research Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC).
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Dr Simon Egerton
Director of the Technology Innovation Lab and leads the Regional Rural Remote Digital Health Research Group.
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Dr Sophia Duan
Associate Dean, Research and Industry Engagement and an Associate Professor at La Trobe Business School.
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Chatham Vidanagamage
Director of AI Delivery and Enablement at La Trobe, leading the translation of enterprise AI strategy into scalable, production-grade solutions that deliver measurable impact.
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Dr Jane Leong
Director Development, Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation.
Dr Prakash Veeraraghavan
Head of Department (Computer Science and IT), Department of Computer Science and Information Technology.
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Sarah Midford
Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching. National leader in future-focussed educational reform; embedding AI at scale, improving equity and inclusion, student success and retention, and student experience across online and on campus learning. Australian Awards for University Teaching citation recipient and Advance HE Senior Fellow.
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Dr Shalinka Jayatilleke
Senior Lecturer, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
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