Glen Charlton

Position:

Lead Data Scientist

Academic Background:

MSc, Electronics / Biomechanics
BEngSci. Electronics / Sports Technology

Bio:

Glen holds a BSc in Engineering Science and MSc in Science by Research. He has over 10 years of experience in applying Data Science and Electronics Engineering to commercial and research projects in the fields of Health Sciences, Sport Science, Environmental Management and Animal Science. Glen established a research track record demonstrating the application of data science within projects at the University of New England. Glen has a number of published articles and is involved in conference submissions in the application of Data Science in multiple disciplines. Glen’s professional interests are in applying Data Science and other technology solutions to improve the efficiency and increase the capability of research projects to conduct novel and practically relevant research. Specifically, Glen has extensive experience working on research projects involving time-series sensor data, real-time data pipelines, deep learning with image data and applying agentic LLM processes for both research and productivity. As Intersect’s Lead Data Scientist, Glen oversees the Data Science services provided by Intersect’s Advanced Analytics & AI (3AI) Platform and the Data Science Team.

Expertise:

4602 (Artificial intelligence)
4603 (Computer vision and multimedia computation)
4605 (Data management and data science)
4611 (Machine learning)
4009 (Electronics, sensors and digital hardware)
3103 (Ecology)
4207 (Sports science and exercise)
3003 (Animal production)

Personal Interests:

Working with researchers to develop novel insights within data intensive research projects especially through the use of sensors and image recognition technology.


Case Studies: Innovation in Action

Pest Control

How AI is revolutionising pest animal control in NSW

Leveraging AI-driven analysis to transform agricultural protection and wildlife management.

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Climate Monitoring

NSW DPI Climate Unit Seasonal Conditions Monitoring Network

Real-time networks for tracking climate variability and agricultural conditions.

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Biosecurity

NSW DPI VPRU On-Animal Tracking System & Sentinel Baiting Station

Advancing biosecurity with automated tracking and sentinel baiting systems.

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Livestock Tracking

UNE PARG Livestock Tracking for Grazing Project

IoT sensor insights and precision data used to optimize livestock management and grazing.

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Sport Science

UNE Exercise and Sport Science Athlete Running Prediction

Predicting movement direction from inertial sensor data to enhance performance analytics.

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OATS Project

The On-Animal Tracking System (OATS)

An affordable, advanced on-animal tracking system developed to enhance biosecurity research.

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