Dr Rabbia Saleem
PhD Engineering and Computer Sciences -ÌýAustralian National University, Jan. 2023
Dr Saleem is a Research Associate at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra Space, Australian Defence Force Academy. The role leads towards interfacing Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning and space technology with an aim of a secure and sustainable structure for Australian and global space sector. The research is focused on intelligent space systems for space domain awareness (SDA) and cyber resilience, hence, making a strong impact on Australia's international SDA and space cyber credentials.
Previously, Dr Saleem has worked as a full time Doctoral Researcher at the school of Engineering, College of Engineering, Computing, & Cybernetics, the Australian National University (ANU). Her major research interests were machine learning for radio resource management, physical layer security, internet of things, intelligent reflecting surfaces, and 6G communication. She received her B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan in 2012 and 2016, respectively. Moreover, she is an Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy and has over a decade experience of lecturing and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.ÌýShe served as a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of The Punjab as well as University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Also, she is an ambassador of STEM education for young women and is an active member of IEEE, IEEE Women in Engineering, IEEE Young Professionals, Women in STEM, Women in AI, and Women in Space. She was the Advisor Woman in Engineering, IEEE Punjab University Student Branch and has been awarded by a Gold Pin for organizing the international IEEE ComSoc Summer School program in 2016. As an early career academic, she was awarded with the Best Early Career Presentation award and prize money at Australian Space Research Conference in September 2022. She was also invited as a guest speaker at 3rd Annual ANU Women in STEM leadership conference in April 2023. Furthermore, she has been engaged with Young Women in Engineering (YoWIE) program at 91³ÉÈ˰涶Òôas a STEM role model for the next generation of women in STEM.
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- ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹Student Speaker at Australian National University Conferral of Awards, July 2023.
- 91³ÉÈ˰涶ÒôSpace awarded with Academic Research Team of the Year at Australian Space Awards, May 2023.
- Awarded with the Best Early Career Researcher Presentation and prize money at Australian Space Research Conference, September 2022.
- AwardedÌýStudent Leadership Team Scholarship for the term 2021 by Australian National University (ANU).
- Won the Virtual NetHack at IEEE Region 10 SYWLC Virtual Congress 2020.
- Won 2nd position and prize money for annual 3 minute speak up competition at ANU in 2018.
- Awarded ANU PhD Scholarship (International) and ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship by ANU in 2018.
- Awarded Gold Lapel Pin from IEEE ComSocÌýin appreciation for managing an International IEEE ComSoc Summer School Program in July 2016.
Current Research Projects:Ìý
- Chief Investigator and Project Manager: "Cyber Secure and Resilient Intelligent Space Network Systems". The project is funded through SmartSat CRC.Ìý
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Publications:Ìý
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My Research Supervision
PhD Supervision:Ìý
- Dave Furtado (Secondary Supervisor): "Autonomous Data-Driven Modelling for Advanced Satellite Constellation Management." The project is funded through Defense trailblazer and industry partners, Nominal Systems.
Master's by Research:Ìý
- Shathria Ompragash (Co-supervisor): "Real-time Force Modelling for Space Traffic Management."
My Teaching
ZEIT8011- Space Systems Technology, Semester 2 (Course Convener and Lecturer)
ZEIT8219- Satellite Communications, Semester 1 (Main Lecturer)
ZEIT8007- Space Operations, Semester 1 (Instructor)
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