Dr. Azadeh Ghari-Neiat is a Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Queensland. Her research interests lie at the intersection of the Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Computing, Crowdsourcing, and Cybersecurity. Her work focuses on enhancing connectivity and security in modern computing environments through innovative crowdsourcing solutions. She completed her PhD in Computer Science from RMIT University in 2018. Prior to joining UQ, Dr. Ghari-Neiat held academic positions at Deakin University as a Senior Lecturer and at the University of Sydney as a postdoctoral research fellow and casual lecturer.