About

About
The Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) is Australia’s largest research group in intelligent systems modelling and simulation, led by leading intelligent systems expert Director Douglas Creighton.
In 2016, Deakin University’s Centre for Intelligent Systems Research was redesignated to the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI). It was identified as a key research area that was well-positioned to work closely with industry to produce commercialisation outcomes – and it has swiftly proven that true. IISRI is part of the Future Economy Precinct, which links high-level capabilities in technological innovation with specialised research equipment and industrial-scale infrastructure to drive commercial outcomes.
Since its establishment, it has been a leading force in the translation of intelligent systems research into commercial-ready products and services that are agile, adaptive and applicable in dynamic, real-world environments.
Why choose IISRI as your research partner?
- We are part of Deakin – Australia’s number one university for equity held in start-up and spinout companies (SCOPR).
- Deakin is a national leader in research commercialisation and collaboration, with a strong intellectual property (IP) pipeline and an enviable track record in successful industry engagement for positive impact.
- We have a collaborative team of almost 50 researchers whose expertise spans across a range of intelligent systems disciplines.
- We have worked with more than 300 national and international organisation and governments, such as the Australian Defence Force, Ford Australia and Telstra.
Our Team
Executive

Professor Douglas Creighton
Professors
Professor Asim Bhatti
Professor Chee Peng Lim
Professor Hieu Trinh
Administrative Staff
Michael Fawaz
Freyla Ferguson
Emma Muir
Stuart Robottom
Researchers
Associate Professor Houshyar Asadi
Associate Professor Samer Hanoun
Dr Imali Hettiarachchi
Anwar Hosen
Associate Professor Michael Johnstone
Dr Burhan Khan
Associate Professor Abbas Khosravi
Dr Vu Le
Dr Navid Mohajer
Associate Professor Shady Mohamed
Associate Professor Zoran Najdovski
Dr Matthew Watson
Associate Professor Lei Wei
Dr James Zhang
Research – Development – Commercial Ready
IISRI has a proven track record of achieving outstanding results in its three key pillars of Research, Development, and Commercial Ready. We work closely with companies, government and community to deliver products and services that are agile, adaptive and applicable in dynamic, real-world environments. Contact us to learn more.