Dr Dennis Wollersheim
Co-Founder & CTO, Real Minds AI
Data scientist with a PhD in Computer Science, 53 peer-reviewed publications, and $3M+ in research grant funding. Principal Analyst for Victoria’s COVID-19 data response. Teaches at RMIT. Transforms complex data challenges into actionable insights through advanced AI.
Background
Dennis is a data scientist, researcher, and relentless experimenter who thinks about intelligence at a fundamental level. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from La Trobe University and has 53 peer-reviewed publications across data science, machine learning, AI ethics, and knowledge representation.
During Victoria’s COVID-19 pandemic response, Dennis served as Principal Analyst — applying advanced data modelling to one of Australia’s most consequential public health challenges. That work combined rigorous research with real-world urgency.
His gift is making the complex feel accessible. The PhD is worn like a t-shirt, not a suit.
Credentials
- PhD, Computer Science — La Trobe University
- Bachelor of Social Work
- 53 peer-reviewed publications
- $3M+ research grant funding
- Academic affiliation — RMIT University
Expertise
Selected publications
53 peer-reviewed publications across data science, machine learning, AI ethics, and public health informatics. A selection below; full list on Google Scholar.
- Wollersheim D et al. Who Are Dispensed the Bulk Amount of Prescription Opioids? — Journal article, 2019
- Wollersheim D et al. Variation in Prescription Opioid Dispensing across Neighborhoods of Diverse Socioeconomic Disadvantages in Victoria, Australia — Journal article, 2018
- Wollersheim D et al. I think someone is walking with me: the use of mobile phone for social capital development among women in four refugee communities — Journal article, 2018
View all 53 publications on Google Scholar → ORCID profile →
“Tracy and Dennis provide not only an expert level of expertise in AI solutions, but take the time to understand and personalise their approach. Has been a wonderful experience learning from this team.”
Google Review — 5 stars