Adrian Shatte

Dr Adrian Shatte is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology whose research applies data science, human-computer interaction, and intelligent systems to improve health and behavioural outcomes. His work spans the use of active and passive data streams to predict, monitor, and intervene in real-world wellbeing contexts; the co-design and implementation of personalised digital health interventions; and applied computer-supported collaborative work across organisational settings. He leads an applied research program that integrates machine learning, digital phenotyping, and collaborative technologies to address challenges in public health, rural and remote service delivery, and technology-supported work.

Dr Shatte has secured over $2.3M in competitive funding through both Category 1 schemes, internal grants, and industry partnerships, including the MRFF Million Minds, Australian Government Innovation Connections, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria, Gippsland Primary Health Network, and the City of Casey. His projects involve extensive collaboration with health, community, and industry partners, and he has substantial experience in managing multi-stakeholder research and technology translation initiatives. He is a co-founder of the interdisciplinary JCU Digital Wellbeing Research Group, where he leads the Applied HCI and Computational Wellbeing stream.

Adrian is the Academic Head of the Information Technology Discipline, the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, and represents the IT discipline on the College of Science and Engineering's Teaching and Learning Committee. He has significant teaching experience across James Cook University, Monash University, Deakin University, and Federation University Australia, in the areas of software engineering, cybersecurity, and mobile development. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology, Grad Cert in Education (Tertiary Teaching), and PhD in Information Technology. He is a committed educator and collaborator who works closely with students, colleagues, and industry partners to support impactful, practice-focused learning and research.

JCU Digital Wellbeing Research Group, 2025.

My research focuses on the use of active and passive data, machine learning, and digital phenotyping to understand, predict, and support human behaviour and wellbeing. I work at the intersection of digital health, human-computer interaction, and applied analytics, with a particular interest in how technology can deliver personalised, context-aware interventions in real-world settings. My work also extends to computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW) and the design of intelligent systems that enhance decision-making, service delivery, and teamwork in complex environments, including health, community, and remote service contexts. This research program is strongly interdisciplinary, combining computational methods with psychology, health sciences, and design to address practical, high-impact problems.

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I am deeply committed to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision and view it as a core part of my academic practice. I work closely with HDR candidates to help them develop a clear research identity, rigorous methodological grounding, and industry- or community-engaged pathways for impact. I have supervised projects across digital phenotyping, behavioural analytics, and applied AI/machine learning, and I actively encourage candidates to pursue research that is both intellectually ambitious and practically meaningful. My supervision approach emphasises structured mentoring, high-quality publication planning, and professional development, ensuring that students build strong competencies and are well prepared for careers in academia, industry, or applied research settings.

My teaching philosophy centres on creating authentic learning environments where students actively build, test, reflect, and iterate, mirroring authentic processes in software development, cybersecurity, and collaborative digital work. I embed project-based and scenario-based learning within my subjects, enabling students to tackle advanced, open-ended, industry-aligned problems that develop both technical capability and professional judgement. I also invest heavily in high-quality digital resources, including structured walkthroughs, simulations, and flexible online content, to support diverse students across multiple campuses and modes of study. This approach has informed my development and teaching of a wide range of subjects across software engineering, cybersecurity, data management, and human-computer interaction at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including programming, software engineering, systems modelling, advanced mobile technology, IT management, design thinking, and cybersecurity.


IT Student Design Sprint, 2025

I have a particular passion for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and the development of meaningful industry partnerships that enhance employability and deepen students' engagement with authentic practice. I coordinate and supervise industry project subjects that place students in real professional contexts, enabling them to work directly with organisations on current challenges and deliver tangible outcomes. My approach emphasises structured scaffolding, professional skill development, and close engagement with industry partners to ensure high-value placements and mutual benefit. I also support colleagues in strengthening WIL integration across the curriculum, contributing to improved student readiness and stronger connections with the regional and national tech industry.

I am deeply engaged in learning and teaching leadership. As a senior member of the IT discipline, serving as Academic Head, I lead curriculum design, quality assurance, and course innovation with a focus on integrating emerging technologies and enhancing industry alignment. I regularly support colleagues with teaching practice, assessment design, and digital pedagogy, and have contributed to cross-institutional initiatives in learning design and technology-enhanced education. My experience across Monash University, Deakin University, and Federation University has provided me with broad expertise in curriculum development for diverse student cohorts, accreditation processes, and the implementation of flexible and online learning at scale.