Lawrence Cavedon

Lawrence Cavedon is a prominent figure in the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He currently holds the position of Professor and Associate Dean for Computer Science and IT, as well as Data Science & AI, in the School of Science at RMIT.12

Research and Expertise

Professor Cavedon's research focuses on:

• Artificial intelligence
• Human language technology
• Text mining
• Spoken dialogue systems for human-system collaboration

He has a particular interest in developing AI and language technologies with practical applications and industry impact.2

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Associate Dean of Computer Science and IT in the School of Science at RMIT University2
• Previous Position: Senior Researcher at NICTA Victoria Research Lab (2005-2014), where he led the BioTALA project developing text analytics for biomedical applications1
• Industry Collaboration: Worked with partners such as NASA, Bosch Corp, Volkswagen, SEEK, and IBM Research, as well as hospitals and health organizations2

Academic Background

Before joining RMIT, Professor Cavedon held positions at:

• University of Sheffield
• University of Edinburgh (as a Research Fellow)1

Impact and Collaboration

Professor Cavedon is known for his strong focus on industry collaboration and research impact. His work often involves partnering with companies and organizations to develop practical applications of AI and language technologies in various sectors, including healthcare, automotive, and information technology.2

Professor Lawrence Cavedon's expertise in AI, natural language processing, and industry collaboration makes him a valuable asset to RMIT University and the broader field of computer science and artificial intelligence.