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Dr. Masud Karim is a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology within the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Adelaide University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Khulna University (2002), Master of Science in Media Informatics from RWTH Aachen University, Master of Science in Informatics from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of South Australia (2012-2016), awarded with an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the Australian government. In 2023, he obtained a Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Education) and a Professional Certificate in University Teaching (ZPUNT) from the University of South Australia. His academic career commenced as a Lecturer in the Computer Science and Engineering Discipline at Khulna University in 2002. Following his PhD, he began teaching at UniSA STEM, served as an Online Course Facilitator (Online Lecturer) at UniSA Online from 2018 to 2023, returned as Lecturer at UniSA STEM from 2023 to 2025, and now continues at Adelaide University. He is eligible to co-supervise Masters and PhD students and currently co-supervises doctoral candidates on topics including personalised assessments, mapping educational materials for the AI era, and secure assessment environments. He teaches courses such as COMP 3005 Data Governance and Privacy, COMP 5800 Industry Research Project, INFT 5021 Capstone Professional Project, INFT 3042 ICT Capstone Project, INFT 4023 IT Project 2, and INFT 4030 IT Project 1, associated with programs like Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Data Science.

Dr. Karim's research specializations encompass Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Assessment Design, Database Systems, and Data Analysis. His ongoing projects include personalised learning focused on assessments (funded by UO Research Incentive Fund), AI-powered intelligent learning systems for automated feedback, integrated online supervised assessment environments, mapping educational materials and assessments for the AI era, evaluating online assessments (funded by UO Research Incentive Fund), and Classroom Assessment Techniques. Notable publications are 'A new approach for LSB based image steganography using secret key' (2011, 14th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 168 Scopus citations), 'Identification of miRNA-mRNA regulatory modules by exploring collective group relationships' (2016, BMC Genomics, 27 Scopus citations), 'Forecasting inventory for the state-wide pharmaceutical service of South Australia' (2023, Procedia Computer Science, 3 Scopus citations), and 'Scaffolding students' learning of introductory programming in online higher education by personalised formative assessments' (2025, ASCILITE Conference). His work has garnered 394 citations on Google Scholar. Awards include the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2012-2016) and IEB Fellow status (2025 onwards). He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, Life Member of Bangladesh Computer Society, and member of Australian Computer Society, IEEE Computer Society, Australasian Academic Integrity Network, Higher Education Research Group of Adelaide, and Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia.