Rate My Professor Joseph Stevens

Dr. Joseph Stevens is a Lecturer in the School of Information Technology at Murdoch University, where he has served for over 12 years. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Murdoch University, awarded in 2024, with a thesis titled 'Advancing Micro Indoor Smart Hydroponic in Urban Agriculture.' His earlier education includes studies at Heriot-Watt University. Stevens has held key academic roles, including Program Coordinator for Information Technology at the Murdoch University Dubai campus, Academic Chair for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Internetworking and Network Security), and Unit Coordinator for courses such as Introduction to ICT Research Methods (BSC203) and others in information technology. As a dedicated educator, he has designed the IT Certification Pathways unit and facilitated industry partnerships, such as with Prodigy Learning, to provide students with practical skills in IT innovation and real-world applications.

Stevens' research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) applications in urban agriculture and smart hydroponics, emphasizing low-cost sensor technologies for sustainable food production. His publications include 'A low-cost spectroscopic nutrient management system for Microscale Smart Hydroponic system' (2024), 'Development and Testing of an IoT Spectroscopic Nutrient Monitoring System for Use in Micro Indoor Smart Hydroponics' (2023, cited 40 times), 'Adaptalight: An Inexpensive PAR Sensor System for Daylight Harvesting in a Micro Indoor Smart Hydroponic System' (2022, cited 27 times), 'A Rule Based Expert System to Advise on Air-Filtering Plants for Indoor Spaces in UAE' (2019), 'MicroCEA: Developing a Personal Urban Smart Farming Device' (2018), and 'Aura Minora: A user centric IOT architecture for Smart City' (2016). With 114 citations across his works, Stevens contributes to advancements in spectroscopic nutrient monitoring, PAR sensing for hydroponics, and bio-air filtration systems, particularly suited for urban environments like the UAE. His innovations, such as waterproofed IoT spectroscopy sensors using AS7265x, enable accurate nutrient prediction and management in microscale hydroponic systems, outperforming traditional methods in real-world lettuce growth experiments. Stevens' expertise spans computer networking, network security, pedagogy, and curriculum development in information and communication technology.