Rate My Professor Joe West

West's research specializations lie in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and reinforcement learning, with applications in neuroscience and multi-agent systems. Key publications include 'Machine learning seizure prediction: one problematic but accepted practice' (Journal of Neural Engineering, 2023) and 'Causally Driven Hierarchies for Feudal Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning' (AI 2024: Advances in Artificial Intelligence). He supervises graduate researchers in areas such as geomatics and contributes to teaching in AI Planning for Autonomy (COMP90054). West significantly impacts Indigenous engagement in engineering through leadership roles, including spearheading the Return to Country Program, which inspires Indigenous, rural, and remote students in STEM via delegations to his home community and orations; the STEM on Barwon program unlocking career possibilities for students in Bourke and Brewarrina; participation in the Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School; and co-chairing the National Indigenous Engineering Summit. He facilitates panels on Indigenous values in engineering education, MCs events like the Return to Country Oration, and promotes culturally inclusive environments in computing education. His work advances sustainable engineering practices and Indigenous knowledge integration in academia.