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Associate Professor Anthony Bedford

Associate Professor Anthony Bedford

PhD RMIT, BAppSci(Maths)(Hons) RMIT, Accredited Scientific Level 5 Performance Analyst ISPAS

Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching

Associate Professor, Data Science

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Email: abedford@usc.edu.au

Location: Sunshine Coast, SD-H1-1-1.54

Anthony is a data science and analytics specialist with global recognition in performance analysis and industry-focused innovation. An ISPAS Level 5 Accredited Scientific Performance Analyst – the highest level internationally – he blends deep technical capability with extensive leadership experience across higher education and high-performance sport. His industry work spans the creation of analytical ratings, tactical reporting systems, computer-based performance tools, bespoke software, and multidisciplinary solutions that enhance decision-making and competitive outcomes. His research centres on advanced analytical and computer-vision systems for sport and industry, including predictive pipelines and custom performance technologies that support real-time insight and strategic advantage. He has had over a dozen PhD and Masters completions.

Internationally, Anthony is well known through his long-standing leadership within MathSport Australasia, which he has chaired since 2008, hosting its conferences at UniSC on multiple occasions. He has delivered invited presentations and keynote addresses around the world, including the IACSS Pre-Olympic Conference in London, and has may strong collaborations with elite sporting organisations and major commercial partners such as Mizuno, AFL, 2XU, and multiple national sporting bodies. His performance analysis expertise has supported AFL clubs, the Melbourne Vixens, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Netball Australia, Netball New Zealand, and Badminton Australia—spanning two Olympic and three Commonwealth Games cycles. As Co-Head Analyst for the New Zealand Silver Ferns (2022–2026), he contributed to a 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal, Silver at the 2023 World Cup, and the 2024 Constellation Cup, building on earlier success with the Sunshine Coast Lightning’s 2017–2018 Premierships and 2019 Grand Final appearance.

At UniSC, Anthony has coordinated industry-integrated courses, supervised postgraduate researchers, built major partnerships, and expanded the Sports Tech Research Cluster. He continues to enhance the university’s teaching, research, and global engagement through leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

Research

Research Summary

ORCID

Research Grants

Grant/Project Name

Investigators

Funding body and AUD$ value

Year(s)

Focus of research grant

RNG Project

Anthony Bedford & Erica Mealy

Confidential – $18,000

2023

Random number generation (RNG) analysis and data science validation

Australian Racing Project

Anthony Bedford

Confidential – $5,000

2023

Data analytics and modelling for racing

USC TNT Project

Anthony Bedford & Paul Smith

UniSC – $5,000

2019

Technology and training analytics development

XTrade Sports Modelling Project

Anthony Bedford, Elsuida Kondo, Stephen Pang and Joshua Kadlec-Cavanaugh

XTrade Sports – $1,000,000

2014–2016

Advanced modelling and quantitative development in racing and sports analytics

ASTN Sports Analytics Funding

Anthony Bedford

Australian Sports Technologies Network – $80,000

2014

Sports analytics research and innovation

AFL Injury Prevention Project

Anthony Bedford & Adrian Schembri

AFL – $40,000

2013

Injury prevention modelling and performance data analysis

Queensland Electrical Safety Commission Risk Engine

Anthony Bedford & Adrian Schembri

Queensland Government - $25,000

2012–2016

Development of risk prediction engine for electrical safety

Mizuno Kenso Running Shoe Design

Anthony Bedford, Pat Clifton and Adrian Schembri

Mizuno - $5,000

2012

Optimisation and design analytics for elite footwear

2XU Compression Testing & Six Sigma Models

Anthony Bedford

2XU - $5,000

2016

Compression garment performance testing and modelling

Bunnings Injury Prevention Epidemiology

Anthony Bedford

Bunnings - $6,000

2008–2012

Injury prevention modelling, epidemiology and workforce safety analysis

 

Teaching and supervision

Teaching

  • Data Science
  • Statistics and Analytics
  • Industry Projects
  • Machine Learning
  • Research Dissertation
  • Data Management
  • Project Management

Professional

Awards and memberships

Professional Memberships
  • MathSport Australasia
  • Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ANZIAM)
  • MathSport International
  • MathSport Asia

Awards & Fellowships

  • Australian Learning and Teaching Award – Teaching Innovation (presented by Julia Gillard AC)
  • Chair: MathSport Australasia (since 2008)
  • Keynote: MathSport Asia (2024) (Best Paper)
  • Keynote: SPRINZ (2024)
  • Keynote: AIS Data & Decision Making Symposium (2022)
  • Keynote: London Pre-Olympic Conference (2012)

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