Dr Darius Nahavandi

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Research Fellow, Human Factors Modelling and Simulation

Faculty

Inst Intelligent Sys Res & Inn

Department

Inst Intelligent Sys Res & Inn

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Publications

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2023

Applied Exoskeleton Technology: A Comprehensive Review of Physical and Cognitive Human-Robot Interaction

F Nazari, N Mohajer, D Nahavandi, A Khosravi, S Nahavandi

(2023), pp. 1-21, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, Piscataway, N.J., C1

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Nutritional and Behavioral Countermeasures as Medication Approaches to Relieve Motion Sickness: A Comprehensive Review

G Rahimzadeh, A Tay, N Travica, K Lacy, S Mohamed, D Nahavandi, P Pławiak, M Qazani, H Asadi

(2023), Vol. 15, pp. 1-29, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1-1

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A Review of Dynamic Vehicular Motion Simulators: Systems and Algorithms

Mohammadali Ghafarian, Matthew Watson, Navid Mohajer, Darius Nahavandi, Parham Mohsenzadeh Kebria, Shady Mohamed

(2023), Vol. 11, pp. 36331-36348, IEEE Access, Piscataway, N.J., C1

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Simulation of aircraft multi-axis acceleration in a four-axis Human Centrifuge System

Asher Winter, Navid Mohajer, Darius Nahavandi

(2023), Vol. 140, pp. 1-12, Aerospace Science and Technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Material recognition for construction quality monitoring using deep learning methods

H Mahamivanan, N Ghassemi, M Tayarani Darbandi, A Shoeibi, S Hussain, F Nasirzadeh, R Alizadehsani, D Nahavandi, A Khosravi, S Nahavandi

(2023), Construction Innovation, Bingley, Eng., C1

journal article

Physical Education Teachers' Perceptions of a Motor Competence Assessment Digital App

Eduarda Sousa-Sa, Natalie Lander, Ahmad Abu Alqumsan, Shehab Alsanwy, Darius Nahavandi, Nicole Toomey, Shady Mohamed, Steven Lewis, Lisa Barnett

(2023), pp. 1-16, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article
2022

Teacher perspectives of online continuing professional development in physical education

N Lander, S Lewis, D Nahavandi, K Amsbury, L Barnett

(2022), Vol. 27, pp. 434-448, Sport, Education and Society, C1

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Application of artificial intelligence in wearable devices: Opportunities and challenges

D Nahavandi, R Alizadehsani, A Khosravi, U Acharya

(2022), Vol. 213, pp. 1-19, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Autonomous Convoying: A Survey on Current Research and Development

S Nahavandi, S Mohamed, I Hossain, D Nahavandi, S Salaken, M Rokonuzzaman, R Ayoub, R Smith

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 13663-13683, IEEE Access, Piscataway, N.J., C1

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Accuracy vs. Practicality of Inertial Measurement Unit Sensors to Evaluate Motor Competence in Children

N Lander, D Nahavandi, N Toomey, L Barnett, S Mohamed

(2022), Vol. 4, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Switzerland, C1

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Comparison Study of Inertial Sensor Signal Combination for Human Activity Recognition based on Convolutional Neural Networks

F Nazari, N Mohajer, D Nahavandi, A Khosravi, S Nahavandi

(2022), Vol. 2022-July, pp. 1-6, HSI 2022 : Proceedings of the the 15th International Conference on Human System Interaction, Melbourne, Victoria, E1

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Experimental Validation of a High-G Centrifuge System using an Advanced Wireless Human Dummy

N Mohajer, A Winter, T Gregory, D Nahavandi, M Watson, S Nahavandi

(2022), Vol. 2022-October, pp. 2827-2832, SMC 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Prague, Czech Republic, E1

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Comparison of Deep Learning Techniques on Human Activity Recognition using Ankle Inertial Signals

F Nazari, D Nahavandi, N Mohajer, A Khosravi

(2022), Vol. 2022-October, pp. 2251-2256, SMC 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Prague, Czech Republic, E1

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Comparison of gait phase detection using traditional machine learning and deep learning techniques

F Nazari, N Mohajer, D Nahavandi, A Khosravi

(2022), Vol. 2022-October, pp. 403-408, SMC 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Prague, Czech Republic, E1

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2021

Analysis of Driver Performance Using Hybrid of Weighted Ensemble Learning Technique and Evolutionary Algorithms

A Koohestani, M Abdar, S Hussain, A Khosravi, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi, R Alizadehsani

(2021), Vol. 46, pp. 3567-3580, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, C1

journal article

An uncertainty-aware transfer learning-based framework for covid-19 diagnosis

A Shamsi, H Asgharnezhad, S Jokandan, A Khosravi, P Kebria, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi, D Srinivasan

(2021), Vol. 32, pp. 1408-1417, IEEE transactions on neural networks and learning systems, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Motion and dynamic analyses of a human centrifuge system with an efficient design configuration

N Mohajer, D Nahavandi, M Watson, S Nahavandi

(2021), Vol. 117, Aerospace Science and Technology, C1

journal article

Fast intent prediction of multi-cyclists in 3D point cloud data using deep neural networks

K Saleh, A Abobakr, M Hossny, D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Attia, S Nahavandi

(2021), Vol. 465, pp. 205-214, Neurocomputing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A Fast and Reliable Approach for Driving Style Customization in Autonomous Vehicles

Mohammadreza Chalak Qazani, Houshyar Asadi, Chee Lim, Shady Mohamed, Darius Nahavandi, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid Nahavandi, Navneet Bhasin

(2021), SMC 2021 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Melbourne, Vic., E1

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Cybersickness Measurement and Evaluation During Flying a Helicopter in Different Weather Conditions in Virtual Reality

Wadhah Al-Ashwal, Houshyar Asadi, Shady Mohamed, S Abdulraqeb, Lars Kooijman, Darius Nahavandi, Ahmad Abu Alqumsan, Saeid Nahavandi

(2021), pp. 1-6, SMC 2021 : Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Melbourne, Vic., E1

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The Effects of Different Body Positions on Human Physiological Responses Using Universal Motion Simulator

S Alsanwy, H Asadi, A Alqumsan, S Mohamed, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi

(2021), pp. 1209-1214, SMC 2021 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Melbourne, Vic., E1

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Human Activity Recognition from Knee Angle Using Machine Learning Techniques

F Nazari, D Nahavandi, N Mohajer, A Khosravi

(2021), pp. 295-300, SMC 2021 : Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Melbourne, Vic., E1

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Semi-Active Assistive Exoskeleton System for Elbow Joint

A Winter, N Mohajer, D Nahavandi

(2021), pp. 2347-2353, SMC 2021 : Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Melbourne, Vic., E1

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Non-assembly Spherical Joints 3D-printed for Soft Robotic Applications

A Zolfagharian, M Bodaghi., A Winter, D Nahavandi

(2021), pp. 1-6, RASSE 2021: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering, Shanghai, China, E1

conference
2020

Bringing objectivity to motor skill assessment in children

Natalie Lander, Darius Nahavandi, Shady Mohamed, I Essiet, Lisa Barnett

(2020), Vol. 38, pp. 1539-1549, Journal of Sports Sciences, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Adaptive Neural Network-based Perception and Awareness of Teleoperation Systems in Human-Machine Interactions

P Mohenzadeh Kebria, D Nahavandi, A Khosravi, S Nahavandi, F Bello

(2020), pp. 1-6, ICHMS 2020 : Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems, Online from Rome, E1

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Uncertainty Quantification Neural Network from Similarity and Sensitivity

H Dipu Kabir, A Khosravi, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi

(2020), pp. 1-8, IEEE IJCNN 2020: Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Glasgow, Eng., E1

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Autonomous navigation via deep imitation and transfer learning: a comparative study

Parham Kebria, A Khosravi, Ibrahim Hossain, N Mohajer, H Kabir, S Jalali, D Nahavandi, S Salaken, S Nahavandi, A Lagrandcourt, N Bhasin

(2020), pp. 2907-2912, SMC 2020 : Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Toronto, Canada, E1

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Effects of road path profiles on autonomous vehicles' handling behaviour

N Mohajer, M Rokonuzzaman, D Nahavandi, S Salaken, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi

(2020), pp. 1-6, SYSCON 2020 : Proceedings of the 14th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Online, E1

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Robust Collaboration of a Haptically-Enabled Double-Slave Teleoperation System under Random Communication Delays

P Kebria, D Nahavandi, S Jafar Jalali, A Khosravi, S Nahavandi, F Bello, C Ginn

(2020), Vol. 2020-October, pp. 2919-2924, IEEE 2020: Proceedings of the International Conference on Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, Toronto, Canada, E1

conference
2019

From car sickness to autonomous car sickness: A review

J Iskander, M Attia, K Saleh, D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, S Mohamed, H Asadi, A Khosravi, C Lim, M Hossny

(2019), Vol. 62, pp. 716-726, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, C1

journal article

Increasing motion fidelity in driving simulators using a fuzzy-based washout filter

Houshyar Asadi, Chee Lim, S Mohamed, D Nahavandi, Saeid Nahavandi

(2019), Vol. 4, pp. 298-308, IEEE transactions on intelligent vehicles, Piscataway, N.J., C1

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Validation of Polar OH1 optical heart rate sensor for moderate and high intensity physical activities

I Hettiarachchi, S Hanoun, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi

(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

RGB-D ergonomic assessment system of adopted working postures

A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, M Hossny, J Iskander, M Attia, S Nahavandi, M Smets

(2019), Vol. 80, pp. 75-88, Applied Ergonomics, England, C1

journal article

A Knowledge Discovery in Motion Sickness: A Comprehensive Literature Review

A Koohestani, D Nahavandi, H Asadi, P Kebria, A Khosravi, R Alizadehsani, S Nahavandi

(2019), Vol. 7, pp. 85755-85770, IEEE Access, C1

journal article

A Low Cost Anthropometric Body Scanning System Using Depth Cameras

D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, H Haggag, M Hossny

(2019), pp. 3486-3491, SMC 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Miyazaki, Japan, E1

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Development of a cloud-based computational framework for an empathetic robot

S Salaken, S Nahavandi, C McGinn, M Hossny, K Kelly, A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, J Iskander

(2019), pp. 102-108, ICCAE 2019 : Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering, Perth, Western Australia, E1

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Haptically-enabled VR-based immersive fire fighting training simulator

S Nahavandi, L Wei, J Mullins, M Fielding, S Deshpande, M Watson, S Korany, D Nahavandi, I Hettiarachchi, Z Najdovski, R Jones, A Mullins, A Carter

(2019), Vol. 997, pp. 11-21, CompCom 2019 : Intelligent Computing - Proceedings of the Computing Conference, London, England, E1

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Cyclist Intent Prediction using 3D LIDAR Sensors for Fully Automated Vehicles

K Saleh, A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Attia, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 2020-2026, ITSC 2019 Proceedings of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, E1

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Fingerprint synthesis via latent space representation

M Attia, M Attia, J Iskander, K Saleh, D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 1855-1861, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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A k-NN classification based VR user verification using eye movement and ocular biomechanics

J Iskander, A Abobakr, M Attia, K Saleh, D Nahavandi, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 1844-1848, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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High frame rate photorealistic flame rendering via generative adversarial networks

M Attia, A Abobakr, L Wei, K Saleh, J Iskander, H Zhou, D Nahavandi, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 2391-2396, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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SSDPose: A single shot deep pose estimation and analysis

A Abobakr, H Abdelkader, J Iskander, D Nahavandi, Khaled Saleh, M Attia, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 1862-1868, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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Exploring the effect of virtual depth on pupil diameter

J Iskander, M Attia, K Saleh, A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 1849-1854, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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Optimal autonomous driving through deep imitation learning and neuroevolution

S Jalali, P Kebria, A Khosravi, K Saleh, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 1215-1220, SMC 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Bari, Italy, E1

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Domain adaptation for vehicle detection from bird's eye view lidar point cloud data

K Saleh, A Abobakr, M Attia, J Iskander, D Nahavandi, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2019), pp. 3235-3242, ICCVW 2019 : Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Computer Vision Workshop, Seoul, South Korea, E1

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2018

A pilot study on footprint posture classification of passengers in light rail public transport via deep convolutional neural networks

D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, J Iskander, M Hossny

(2018), pp. 2724-2728, ITSC 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, Maui, Hawaii, E1

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Towards more accessible physiological data for assessment of cognitive load - a validation study

I Hettiarachchi, S Hanoun, D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Hossny, S Nahavandi

(2018), pp. 3045-3050, SMC 2018 : The making of a human-centered cyber world : Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Miyazaki, Japan, E1

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2017

Skeleton-free RULA ergonomic assessment using Kinect sensors

D Nahavandi, M Hossny

(2017), Vol. 11, pp. 275-284, Intelligent decision technologies, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Ergonomic effects of using lift augmentation devices in mining activities

D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Hossny, V Haydari, S Harding

(2017), pp. 002012-002019, SMC 2016 : IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Budapest, Hungary, E1

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Skeleton-free task-specific rapid upper limb ergonomie assessment using depth imaging sensors

D Nahavandi, M Hossny

(2017), 2016 Conference Proceedings of IEEE Sensors, Florida, Orlando, E1

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A kinect-based workplace postural analysis system using deep residual networks

A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Hossny, S Nahavandi, M Smets

(2017), ISSE 2017: Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, Vienna, Austria, E1

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A skeleton-free kinect system for body mass index assessment using deep neural networks

D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, H Haggag, M Hossny, S Nahavandi, D Filippidis

(2017), ISSE 2017 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering, Vienna, Austria, E1

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RGB-D human posture analysis for ergonomic studies using deep convolutional neural network

A Abobakr, D Nahavandi, J Iskander, M Hossny, S Nahavandi, M Smets

(2017), pp. 2885-2890, SMC 2017 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Banff, Canada, E1

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A skeleton-free body surface area estimation from depth images using deep neural networks

D Nahavandi, A Abobakr, H Haggag, M Hossny

(2017), pp. 2707-2711, SMC 2017 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Banff, Canada, E1

conference
2016

Passive muscle force analysis during vehicle access: a gender comparison

D Nahavandi, I Hettiarachchi, M Hossny

(2016), pp. 1-5, WAC 2016 Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE World Automation Congress : Machine Learning, Autonomous Vehicle Modeling and Control, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, E1

conference
2015

Musculoskeletal analysis of mining activities

M Hossny, D Nahavandi, S Nahavandi, V Haydari, S Harding

(2015), pp. 184-189, 2015 IEEE : Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Systems Engineering (ISSE), Rome, Italy, E1

conference

Vox Lumen: people into light

J McCormick, P Divers, S Hutchison, R Vincs, M Hossny, D Nahavandi, J Vincent, K Vincs

(2015), Melbourne, Vic., J1

Non-Traditional Research Output

Funded Projects at Deakin

Other Public Sector Funding

Hot Fire Training System

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, A/Prof James Mullins, Dr Michael Fielding, Dr Lei Wei, Dr Mohammed Hossny, Dr Matthew Watson, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, A/Prof Samer Hanoun, Mr Sameer Deshpande, Dr Darius Nahavandi

DoD Grant - Research - Department of Defence

  • 2019: $901,171
  • 2018: $1,060,000

Advanced displays for future pilot - Phase 2

Dr Amanda Douglass, A/Prof Larry Abel, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, A/Prof Houshyar Asadi, Dr Darius Nahavandi

DSTO contract

  • 2022: $16,457
  • 2021: $142,739

Virtual firefighting training simulation with real time performance monitoring - HotFire Trainer

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Prof Asim Bhatti, A/Prof Samer Hanoun, Dr Darius Nahavandi, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, Dr Matthew Watson, A/Prof Abbas Khosravi, Dr Navid Mohajer, Mr Syed Salaken

DoD Grant - Research - Department of Defence

  • 2023: $1,099,508
  • 2022: $2,384,566
  • 2021: $1,178,725

Optimisation of visual display technology for elite pilots.

Dr Amanda Douglass, A/Prof Larry Abel, Miss Kate Coffey, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, A/Prof Houshyar Asadi, Dr Darius Nahavandi, Prof Asim Bhatti

Department of Defence

  • 2023: $90,375
  • 2022: $156,780

Autonomous Leader - Follower

Prof Douglas Creighton, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, Dr Navid Mohajer, Dr Darius Nahavandi, Dr Ibrahim Hossain, Dr Parham Mohsenzadeh Kebria, Dr Ahmad Abu Alqumsan, Dr Mohammad Rokonuzzaman Pappu, Dr Adetokunbo Arogbonlo, Dr Seyed Mohammad Jalali, Prof Saeid Nahavandi

Department of Defence

  • 2023: $296,300
  • 2022: $316,316

Industry and Other Funding

Development of injury risk assessment with markerless data collection - URP 2014-4055R

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Mohammed Hossny, Dr Darius Nahavandi

Ford USA Grant - Research

  • 2017: $51,751

Autonomous electric Vehicle - URP2016 -3003R

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Mohammed Hossny, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, Dr Navid Mohajer, Dr Darius Nahavandi, Mr Ahmed Abobakr, Mr Khaled Aboufarw, A/Prof Zoran Najdovski

Ford USA Grant - Research

  • 2019: $72,811
  • 2018: $64,178
  • 2017: $126,524

Exoskeleton Technologies

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Dr Mohammed Hossny, Dr Darius Nahavandi, Ms Julie Iskander, Mr Ahmed Abobakr

Lockheed Martin Corporation

  • 2018: $15,939
  • 2017: $15,919

Examining colour usage in next generation displays when using Laser Eye Protection - maximising visual attention capacity and reducing cognitive burden.

Dr Amanda Douglass, Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Mr Ben Armitage, A/Prof Houshyar Asadi, A/Prof Shady Mohamed, Dr Darius Nahavandi

Office of Naval Research Global

  • 2023: $20,940
  • 2022: $86,014
  • 2021: $46,597

Hanwha Redback Human Factors (HF) Preliminary Analysis.

Dr Darius Nahavandi, Dr Navid Mohajer, Dr Matthew Watson

Hanwha Defense Australia Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $4,762

SASI Safe2Go DriverAssist

Prof Douglas Creighton, Prof Chee Peng Lim, Prof Chang-Tsun Li, Prof Richard Tucker, Dr Kevin Murfitt, Dr Darius Nahavandi

Alstom Transport Australia

  • 2023: $200,000

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2021

Mohammadreza Chalak Qazani

Thesis entitled: Modelling and simulation of a motion cueing algorithm using prediction and computational intelligence techniques

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology), Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation