Driving innovation at the intersection of robotics, automation and infrastructure, Associate Professor Zoran Najdovski is redefining what’s possible in the rail industry.
At Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), Zoran led the team behind the world’s first autonomous rollingstock cleaning robots – a game-changing development set to transform how fleets are maintained across Australia and the world.
With a career spanning Deakin, Harvard and Nagoya Universities, Zoran is known for turning complex technologies into real-world solutions that drive Industry 4.0 forward. His work doesn’t just imagine the future – it builds it.
At Horizons East, Zoran will unpack the journey from lab breakthrough to large-scale deployment – and explore how robotics and human-machine systems are reshaping the future of rail. Get ready for sharp insights, big ideas and a powerful reminder of the opportunities ahead.