
Dr Rabbia Saleem
PhD Engineering and Computer Sciences -ÌýAustralian National University, Jan. 2023
Dr. Saleem is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra Space, Australian Defence Force Academy. In this capacity, she leads projects at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and space technology, driving initiatives that aim to develop secure and sustainable structures for the Australian and global space sectors. Her research focuses on intelligent space systems for space domain awareness (SDA) and cyber resilience, where she plays a pivotal leadership role in project management, overseeing cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring the alignment of research objectives with strategic goals, and contributing to Australia's growing reputation in international SDA and space cyber security.
Dr. Saleem was a Doctoral Researcher at the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in machine learning for radio resource management, physical layer security, IoT, intelligent reflecting surfaces, and 6G communication. She holds a B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with over a decade of experience in lecturing and student supervision. Dr. Saleem has also served as a Lecturer at the University of The Punjab and University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
As a passionate advocate for STEM education, Dr. Saleem leads initiatives in several professional organizations, including IEEE, Women in Engineering, Women in Space, and Women in AI. She was the Advisor for Women in Engineering at IEEE Punjab University Student Branch, receiving a Gold Pin for organizing the IEEE ComSoc Summer School in 2016. Recognized for her early-career contributions, Dr. Saleem won the Best Early Career Presentation Award at the Australian Space Research Conference in 2022. She was also a guest speaker at the 3rd Annual ANU Women in STEM Leadership Conference in 2023 and actively mentors young women in the YoWIE program at UNSW Canberra.
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- Teaching and Supervision
- ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹Student Speaker at Australian National University Conferral of Awards, July 2023.
- 91³ÉÈ˰涶ÒôSpace awarded with Academic Research Team of the Year at Australian Space Awards, May 2023.
- Awarded with the Best Early Career Researcher Presentation and prize money at Australian Space Research Conference, September 2022.
- AwardedÌýStudent Leadership Team Scholarship for the term 2021 by Australian National University (ANU).
- Won the Virtual NetHack at IEEE Region 10 SYWLC Virtual Congress 2020.
- Won 2nd position and prize money for annual 3 minute speak up competition at ANU in 2018.
- Awarded ANU PhD Scholarship (International) and ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship by ANU in 2018.
- Awarded Gold Lapel Pin from IEEE ComSocÌýin appreciation for managing an International IEEE ComSoc Summer School Program in July 2016.
Current Research Projects:Ìý
- Chief Investigator and Project Manager: "Cyber Secure and Resilient Intelligent Space Network Systems". The project is funded through SmartSat CRC.Ìý
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Publications:Ìý
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My Research Supervision
PhD Supervision:Ìý
- Dave Furtado (Secondary Supervisor): "Autonomous Data-Driven Modelling for Advanced Satellite Constellation Management." The project is funded through Defense trailblazer and industry partners, Nominal Systems.
Master's by Research:Ìý
- Shathria Ompragash (Co-supervisor): "Real-time Force Modelling for Space Traffic Management."
My Teaching
ZEIT8011- Space Systems Technology, Semester 2 (Course Convener and Lecturer)
ZEIT8219- Satellite Communications, Semester 1 (Main Lecturer)
ZEIT8007- Space Operations, Semester 1 (Instructor)
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