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About TIET-UQ Centre of Excellence in Data Science & AI
Meet the Team
The directors, faculty and staff behind the Centre. Select anyone to see their full profile.
Who We Are
A cross-disciplinary research centre spanning two countries and two leading universities.
The TIET-UQ Centre of Excellence in Data Science and AI is a pioneering cross-disciplinary research centre jointly established by the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, India, and The University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane, Australia.
The Centre's mission is to advance both foundational and applied research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) while driving innovation that transforms industries and improves lives across India and Australia.
Jointly established by
TIET, India & The University of Queensland, Australia
Located in
Patiala, Punjab · Brisbane, Queensland
Research focus
Foundational and applied Data Science & AI
Centre at a Glance
Research, people, and partnerships across TIET and The University of Queensland.
- 48 Active Research Projects
- 105 TIET Faculty Researchers
- 30 UQ Faculty Researchers
- 156 UG Student Interns
- 10 JRF / RA / PDF Researchers
- 10 External Collaborators
- 7 Research Themes
- 2 Best Paper Awards
Thapar Institute
of Engineering & Technology
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University of Queensland
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Key Programs
The Centre provides seed funding to support innovative research in these focus areas.
Health & Medicine
Explore themeEnergy & Environment
Explore themeCybersecurity
Explore themeBehavioural Science
Explore themeSustainable Infrastructure
Explore themeSmart Education
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Life at the Centre
Moments from our events, collaborations and research community.
Vision & Mission
Where we are headed, and the commitments that will get us there.
Transforming industries and lives in India and Australia via innovation-led Data Science and AI.
- 01
Nurture AI talent
Foster next-generation AI talent through innovative research and industry partnerships.
- 02
Drive real-world impact
Drive impactful AI innovations by collaborating with startups, companies, and government organizations to address real-world challenges.
- 03
Lead on the global stage
Establish Thapar Institute and the University of Queensland as global leaders in AI and Data Science.
- 04
Champion responsible AI
Advance responsible AI solutions to enhance human capabilities and improve quality of life.
Our Journey
Milestones in building the Centre's research, funding and PhD programmes.
February 2025
Funding calls announced
The Centre calls for seed funding proposals, industry collaborative research projects and PhD travel scholarships.
Funding2025
Joint PhD program begins
Thapar Institute and The University of Queensland’s joint PhD program begins, supporting 5 computer science students.
Joint PhDJanuary 2026
Joint PhD January 2026 intake
Expressions of interest invited for the UQ-TIET Joint PhD Programme’s January 2026 intake.
Careers
Get Involved
Ways to study, research and work with the Centre.
Collaborating Across Boundaries
The TIET-UQ Centre of Excellence in Data Science and AI is a testament to the power of cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration. By uniting expertise from India and Australia across diverse fields such as computer science, engineering, behavioural science, health, and environmental studies, the Centre aims to drive impactful research and innovation that benefits society at large. Together, we are shaping the future of Data Science and AI.