• Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO

Dr Muneera Bano is a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO's Data61 and an internationally recognised researcher in responsible AI. She leads research on diversity and inclusion in AI, developing practical engineering methods and governance approaches that help organisations design AI systems that better serve the people and communities they affect.

Her research bridges software engineering, AI governance and human-centred design, with a strong focus on translating evidence into practice through collaboration with government and industry. She is a Superstar of STEM, an Under-40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, and a frequent speaker on responsible AI, equity and technology.

She regularly writes and speaks on responsible AI and has advised government and industry on AI governance and inclusive AI.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
  • 2017–2022
    Adjunct Associate, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2019–2022
    Senior lecturer, Deakin University
  • 2017–2019
    Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology
  • 2016–2017
    Postdoctoral associate, University of Technology Sydney

Education

  • 2022 
    Deakin University, Graduate Certificate for Higher Education (Teaching and Learning)
  • 2022 
    Victorian Multicultural Commission, Multicultural Communities Leadership in Action Program (Certification)
  • 2022 
    Melbourne University, Pathways to Politics
  • 2019 
    University of Sydney, Fellowship on Cultural Diversity and Leadership
  • 2015 
    University of Technology Sydney, PhD Software Engineering

Honours

Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian in 2019, Superstar of STEM 2019-2020 (Science & Technology Australia)

Contact Muneera for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision