Dr Md Sarwar Kamal
Dr Md Sarwar Kamal's work covers explainable artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, bioinformatics and optimisation.
He develops practical AI tools for health, agriculture, education, genomics and community use. His goal is to make complex computer models easier for people to understand and use. He also teaches programming, databases, software development and graphical user interface design.
Current role at Melbourne Polytechnic
- Lecturer in Information Technology since March 2026.
- Teaches software development, database management and graphical user interface design.
- Works with bachelor and master’s students.
- Takes part in research, assessment and academic moderation.
Academic background
- PhD in Data Science, University of Technology Sydney, 2023.
- Master’s by Research in Bioinformatics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Chittagong.
Research and industry experience
Research Fellow — UNSW Canberra and health industry, 2025–2026
Built Python software for sea grapes data. Developed tools for data collection, storage, analysis and explainable AI.
Research Fellow — Charles Sturt University, 2023–2025
Worked on resilient communities and agricultural intelligence. Designed data methods and research software.
Research Assistant — University of Technology Sydney, 2023
Worked on long-term electricity use prediction for Tasmania.
Casual Academic — University of Technology Sydney, 2018–2026
Taught programming, software development, databases, Python, Java and PHP.