Distinguished Professor Fang Chen serves as the Executive Director of the Data Science Institute at the University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Her career spans prominent roles, including Dean of the Faculty at Beijing Jiaotong University and senior leadership positions at Intel, Motorola, and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). She received the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science in 2018. Her expertise lies in developing innovative, data-driven solutions to complex challenges across large-scale networks in various sectors, including transportation, water, energy, agriculture, telecommunications, education, health, financial services, real estate, and retail.