13 - 14 August, 2019 | Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Fang Chen, Executive Director Data Science, Distinguished Professor at University of Technology, Sydney

Fang Chen


Executive Director Data Science, Distinguished Professor
University of Technology, Sydney

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Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019


11:20 AM Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Understand Student Learning Environments and Improve Future Education

With data playing a central part in understand human behaviour, the Education sector can apply AI to gain insight into student learning patterns and improve their allocation of resources and provide the best learning environments for students. Prof. Fang Chen is a thought leader in AI and data science with an international reputation for transforming industries with innovative research and data-driven solutions. With over 20+ years experience working Intel, Motorola, NICTA, CSIRO and now at UTS, Prof. Fang will share her insights on her current project on leveraging AI to understand student interaction in the classroom. In this session, understand how AI is:

  • Used to analyse the interaction between students and subject material to determine how and what students are learning
  • Guiding better use of resource allocation for the university and provide best learning environment for students
  • Developing new insights into the future demands of the workforce and address skills shortages and mismatches