Dr Sabbir Ahmed

Dr. Sabbir Ahmed is a Lecturer in Information Technology at the University of South Australia with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development in Computer Science and Software Engineering. He holds a PhD in Data Science from the University of South Australia, where his research focused on data analytics and sustainability in municipal waste management through smart technologies. His academic background also includes a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Software Engineering.

Dr. Ahmed has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across multiple Australian institutions, including UniSA, Torrens University, and AIH. His teaching expertise spans areas such as relational databases, software engineering, cloud computing, data analytics, blockchain, and user experience design. He is skilled in delivering content through online, blended, and in-person learning environments, and has coordinated courses involving assessment design, practical supervision, and tutor management.

His research interests lie at the intersection of data analytics, privacy-preserving computing, environmental sustainability, and smart systems. He has published extensively in international conferences and journals, with notable work on smart waste management, digital twins, blockchain applications, and software design. His work has received media coverage and recognition for its societal impact.

In addition to academia, Dr. Ahmed brings industry experience as a former software engineer in Bangladesh, where he contributed to multiple web-based system developments using agile methodologies. He has also recently worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Flinders University, contributing to machine learning and quantum optimization for digital twin systems.

Dr. Ahmed is an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society and has actively participated in various professional and community leadership roles, including IEEE, ISUniSA, and student societies. He is passionate about advancing research that solves real-world problems and mentoring the next generation of computing professionals.

Associate Member of Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Graduate Student Member and Young Professionals Member of IEEE of Region 10

Former Secretary Member of IEEE UniSA student branch

Former Treasurer Member of Islamic Society University of South Australia (ISUniSA)

Former Joint Secretary Member of Bangladeshi Student Society University of South Australia

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia

Work history

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Flinders University (Feb 2025 - May 2025)

Casual Lecturer

Torrens University, Adelaide, SA (Jan 2024 – June 2025)

Australian Institute of Higher Education (AIH) (Feb 2024 – March 2025)

University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA-5095 (Jul 2021 - Feb 2022) (May - Dec 2024)

Tutor, Workshop Facilitator and Practical Supervisor (Casual Employment) [On Campus & Online]

University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA-5095 (Feb 2021 – Aug 2021) (Feb 2022 - June 2025)

Research Assistant, University of South Australia (Dec 2023 - Jun 2024)

Researcher and Lecturer

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh (Jan 2014 - Dec 2019)

Bangladesh University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Sep 2012 - Dec 2013)