Professor Hamid Salarian is the Executive Dean at Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology, leading academic strategy, curriculum quality, accreditation, and continuous improvement across the Institute. He works with executive leaders and academic teams to support a student-centred learning environment and ensure strong academic standards.

He has extensive experience in Australian higher education, having served as Academic Dean, Associate Dean, Senior Lecturer, and thesis supervisor. Hamid has led major course development and re-accreditation initiatives in IT and Business, and has strengthened academic governance, quality assurance, and data-driven approaches to student success.

He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering, a Master’s in Computer Architecture, and a Bachelor’s in Hardware Design. His interests include online learning, academic integrity, cybersecurity, and industry-aligned curriculum design.