Biography
Muneera Bano is a Principal Research Scientist and Science Team Lead at CSIRO, working at the intersection of software engineering, responsible artificial intelligence and human-centred technology. Her research focuses on how AI and emerging technologies can be designed, developed and governed to better serve diverse people and communities.
At CSIRO, Muneera leads research on Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion. Her work translates responsible AI principles into practical approaches, guidelines and tools that help organisations identify risks of exclusion and embed diversity, inclusion, fairness, transparency and accountability throughout the AI lifecycle. Her research has influenced policy and practice across government, industry and other sectors. In 2026, the CSIRO AI Diversity and Inclusion team was named a finalist for the UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science, recognising the real-world impact of the team's research and its translation into policy and practice.
Muneera's work also contributes to responsible AI adoption in specific sectors, including the development of the Guide for Responsible AI in Sport with the Australian Sports Commission. More broadly, she contributes to national and international discussions on trustworthy AI, AI governance, inclusion and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
Muneera completed her PhD in Software Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney in 2015 and has since built an international research profile across software engineering, responsible AI and human-centred computing. Her publications are available through her Google Scholar profile.
Alongside her research, Muneera is a recognised advocate for diversity and participation in STEM. In 2019, she was named one of the Most Influential Asian-Australians Under 40 and selected as a Superstar of STEM by Science & Technology Australia. In 2021, she was included in Pakistan's Foreign Minister's Honour List for her contributions to science, innovation and diversity in STEM. Her other recognitions include the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Award, the Distinguished Research Paper Award at the International Requirements Engineering Conference, the University of Sydney's Dr John Yu Fellowship for Cultural Diversity and Leadership, and finalist recognition in the Women in AI Awards APAC.
Muneera is also a frequent invited speaker, panellist and science communicator, contributing to public and professional conversations on responsible AI, inclusion and emerging technologies.
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