DEFENCE AND SECURITY SYMPOSIUM 2022

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Defence and Security Symposium

The Defence and Security Symposium (DSS) is an annual event which brings together participants from Defence, industry and academia to exchange ideas and information and to connect with decision-makers from Defence, academic researchers and industry capability developers.

This symposium aims to bring together subject matter experts from government, industry, and academia to discuss the development of Defence and Industry Sovereign Capability for the Defence and Security of Australia. Some of the key capabilities identified include:

  • Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence
  • Power and Energy/Green Hydrogen
  • Information Warfare and Cyber Capabilities
  • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
  • Advanced and Networked Sensing
  • Health, Nutrition and Technology Driven Training
  • Quantum Technology for Sensing and Imaging, Communication and Cryptography and Computing and Simulation
  • Space Technologies

This is an invitation to academics, defence research institutions, commercial organisations, and the military to attend and/or offer papers in the field of developing Australia’s Defence and Industry Sovereign capability and associated disciplines.

 


  Date and Time

  Location

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  Registration


  • Date: 01 Dec 2022
  • Time: 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC+11:00) Melbourne
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  • Level 12, Tower 2, 727 Collins Street
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Australia 3008
  • Contact Event Host

  • Saeid Nahavandi

  • Co-sponsored by Deakin University
  • Starts 01 November 2022 07:39 AM
  • Ends 01 December 2022 12:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC+11:00) Melbourne
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Dr. Ming Hou

Topic:

Interaction-Centered Design: Quenching the Thirst for Effective Human-AI/Autonomy Teaming Guidance

The effective human-autonomy teaming is challenged by the lack of understanding of human-machine interaction issues and appropriate design methodologies for mission/safety-critical systems. Limitations and strengths of human and artificial intelligence (AI) must be well understood first before designing, developing, and employing AI-enabled human-machine systems. It is not only about the safety of these systems, but more importantly human lives and mission success. A systematic and structured approach for design, develop, verify, validate, and regulate disruptive technologies is critical to the entire life cycle of these emerging systems. This talk reviews the evolution of design strategy of intelligent systems, presents the state-of-the-art design methodologies to address the interaction challenges for effective human-autonomy teaming. A technological solution of effective human-AI teaming for decision-making in weapon engagement provides a best practice example for systems designers, developers, project manager, researchers, and all practitioners who are interested in building and using 21st century human-AI symbiosis technologies.

Biography:

Dr. Ming Hou
received his Ph. D in Human Factors Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada in 2002. Currently, he is a Senior Defence Scientist and the Principal Authority in Human-Technology Interactions within the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada, an Integrator of the Canadian $1.6B Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, and the Co-Chair of NATO Human Factors Specialist Committee for Joint Capability Group Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Dr. Hou is responsible for delivering innovative technological solutions, science-based advice, and evidence-based policy recommendations to senior decision makers within DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and their national and international partner organizations. He was a Scientific Advisor to the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Human Systems Performance (HSP) and the Canadian National Leader of HSP Joint Panel – Air within The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) and led the Canadian efforts in the TTCP Autonomy Strategic Challenge Joint Exercise “Autonomous Warriors 2018” in Australia. As the Principal Scientist, Dr. Hou led the DND/CAF capability development projects including the 1st Canadian Intelligent Tutoring System for Counter Improvised Explosive Device Operator Training, the 1st Command and Control Centre for the $6B Canadian major capital acquisition project Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and the 1st Human-AI Symbiosis Technology for Weapon Engagement. His influential book: “Intelligent Adaptive Systems: An Interaction-Centered Design Perspective" has guided the development of NATO STANRECs on “Human Systems Integration Guidance for UAS” (4685) and “Sense and Avoid Guidance for UAS” (4811). He delivered the invited NATO Lecture Series on "UAVs: Technological Challenges, Concepts of Operations, and Regulatory Issues" from 2017 to 2019. Dr. Hou is the recipient of the prestigious DND Science and Technology Excellence Award in 2020 and the President’s Achievement Award of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada in 2021. He has also been nominated to the Engineering Alumni Hall of Distinction at the University of Toronto and the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society Outstanding Service To Humanity Award in 2022. Dr. Hou is a Fellow of the International Institute of Cognitive Informatics and Cognitive Computing.

Address:Canada

Philip Swadling of Thales Australia

Topic:

The Role of Modelling and Simulation in Developing Sovereign Capabilities for Defence

Simulation, and modelling is a fundamental capability enabler and force multiplier for defence, well beyond its use in individual and collective training. Although simulation is already regularly applied other areas, such as force design and exploration of capability option, it does not have the profile needed to ensure there are sufficient people with the right skills and experience to do this work in Australia. In today’s increasing complex world, modelling and simulation must be seen an essential element of the entire capability life cycle. This is especially true when robotics and autonomous systems are concerned. This presentation highlight the critical nature of the role modelling and simulation plays in capability development and  discuss the key issues needing to be addressed to ensure a sovereign modelling and simulation capability. It will also make the case for including modelling and simulation as a Sovereign Industry Capability Priority for Defence.

Biography:

Philip Swadling
is the Technical Director for Avionics with Thales Australia and Chair of the Board of Simulation Australasia. He has over thirty years’ experience in engineering for defence systems, with the majority of that time spent in simulation and aerospace projects. In his role with Thales, Philip is responsible for technical strategy, design oversight and research and development topics both locally and globally. Philip holds a B.E in Electrical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Computer Science is a Chartered Engineer, member of Engineers Australia  and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is a member of the Thales Australia Diversity and Inclusion Council and Reconciliation Action Group and an enthusiastic mentor and supporter of prospective and early career engineers.





Agenda

Symposium Program

9:30 – 10:00     Registration & Coffee

10:00 – 10:05   Symposium Opening-Introduction

Symposium Chair: Pro Vice-Chancellor Defence, Deakin University

Alfred Deakin Professor Saeid Nahavandi

10:05– 10:20    Symposium Opening

John (Johnno) O'Callaghan, BA, Cert Mgt, Victorian Defence Industry Advocate and the Chair of the Defence Council Victoria

Program Chair: Professor Vinod Puri, Deakin University

10:20 – 10:35   Interaction-Centered Design: Quenching the Thirst for Effective

Human-AI/Autonomy Teaming Guidance

Dr. Ming Hou, Senior Defence Scientist, Principal Authority Human-Technology Interaction - Defence Research and Development Canada

10:35 – 10:50   The Role of Modelling and Simulation in Developing Sovereign Capabilities

for Defence     

Philip Swadling, Technical Director, Avionics, Thales Australia

10:50 – 11:05   Innovation to Drive Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

                        Dr. Clarissa Han, National Leader / Chief Technology Leader, Sustainability and Materials                                  Performance, National Transport Research Organisation

11:05 – 11:20   Aircraft Or Spacecraft? How Compact Space-based EOIR Will Rival Traditional

ISR Architectures

George Coulloupas, Business Development Manager – Space, Leonardo Australia Pty Ltd.

11:20 – 11:35   The Story of the Wombat and the Kelpie” – Australian Sovereign Capability in Land EW

Dr. Andrew Lucas, Managing Director - AOS Group

11:35 – 11:50   A Breakthrough Theory and Algorithm for Solving Nonlinear Knapsack Problems with Applications in Air Defence

Professor David Yang Gao, Deakin University

11:50 – 12:05   The Assurance Challenge of RAS-AI Systems

Kevin Robinson, Chief Technology Officer, Dedicated Systems Australia

12:05 – 13:00   Lunch and poster presentations session 1

Session Chair: Adjunct Professor (Brigadier rtd) David McKaskill

13:00 – 13:15   Disruptive Defence Innovation, A Trusted Autonomous System Perspective 

Dr Simon Ng, Chief Engineer, Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence CRC

13:15 – 13:30   The human element of space missions                                                

Michael Hardy, Director, Innovation & Technology, KBR

13:30 – 13:45   Zero Emissions Future and Resilience

                        Renata Berglas, National Strategic Workgroup Leader, Mobility Futures,

                        National Transport Research Organisation

13:45 – 14:00   Bionics: The Untapped potential to improve defence capabilities and

the lives of those who serve

                        Robert Klupacs, CEO, Bionics Institute

14:00 – 14:15 Remote Robotic Surgical Care in to the ‘Future and Beyond’

Prof. Richard Page, Director of Orthopaedic Research, St John of God and Barwon Health

Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery - Deakin University

14:15 – 14:30 Developing Renewable and Sustainable Energy Generation and Storage Technologies

            for a Secure Australia

Dr Gavin Collis, Principal Research Scientist, Team Leader - Emerging Energy Technologies, CSIRO

14:30 – 14:50   Wrap up and closing remarks

Adjunct Professor (Brigadier Retd) Nagy Sorial

14:50 – 16:00   Poster presentations session 2 and Networking event