Dr. Husam Al-Najjar is a Lecturer and Researcher (Asst. Prof.) and serves as Course Director of the Bachelor of Information Systems at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He specialises in Information Systems, spatial decision support systems, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and automated workflows for climate-induced natural-hazard modelling, translating cutting-edge research into practical solutions for business intelligence, smart-city development, and disaster resilience.

His research advances spatial information systems and AI-powered algorithms—including machine learning, optimization techniques, and large language models (LLMs)—to accelerate decision-making and enhance public safety through scalable, explainable, and innovative methods. He contributes to this, for instance, by developing novel computational approaches that enable first responders and agencies (such as insurance companies) to rapidly assess the impacts of natural disasters—streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering faster, more targeted support to the most at-risk communities.

He earned his PhD from UTS, and his research is widely published in high-impact Q1 journals. Recognitions include the Best Paper Award at ISPRS Geospatial Week (Enschede, Netherlands, 2019), Highly Cited Papers acknowledgments in 2021 and 2023 (Clarivate, 2025), and CSIRO program funding (2025) for advancing code-free development platforms in higher education. These initiatives strengthen digital capabilities, support scalable learning, and create enduring competitive advantages for both learners and institutions.

He collaborates with leading institutions across Europe, the USA, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, advancing international knowledge exchange in smart-city technologies and hazard-modelling algorithms. At UTS, he coordinates and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs and supervises Honours, Master’s and PhD students, preparing the next generation of professionals for AI-driven digital transformation.

He is active in academic leadership, chairing multiple sessions at IEEE IGARSS—the flagship annual global event for scientists and professionals in geospatial technology. He also serves on the committees of the Australian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) and the International Conference on Information Systems Education and Research (ICISER), Nashville, USA, and is a member of the UNSW-UTS Trustworthy Digital Society. These roles underscore his expertise and leadership in advancing algorithmic innovation to address global challenges.

≡ Prospective PhD candidates are invited to email Husam.Al-Najjar@uts.edu.au with a CV and a research proposal outlining the study’s novelty, main contribution, and significance.

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