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Babak Abedin

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Professor at Macquarie University
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Babak Abedin is the Head of Department and a Professor in Business Analytics at Macquarie Business School. An expert in business, social, and health analytics with a PhD from UNSW, he is described by colleagues as professional, diligent, and intelligent.

He has a keen interest in global economic trends, observing the evolution of service-driven economies during his travels. Babak also reflects on philosophies of success and resilience, drawing inspiration from thought leaders like Ray Dalio on the importance of learning from failure.

He was instrumental in launching one of Australias first specialized AI in Business and Innovation majors for a business school.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Professor
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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AI in Business
He is launching a new, non-technical major in "Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation" at Macquarie Business School in 2026, a pioneering move in Australia.
Analytics Education
He recently authored an article on why Business Analytics is a smart career choice, showing his passion for guiding future students into the field.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Professor
Macquarie University
3-2021 - 11-2023
Acting Head of Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics
Macquarie University
7-2020 - 11-2023
Associate Professor | Business Analytics
Macquarie University
7-2022
Associate Editor
Electronic Markets - The International Journal on Networked Business
11-2023 - 11-2023
Professor
Macquarie Business School
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Education
2006 - 2009
PhD
UNSW
2003 - 2006
Master
University of Tehran
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