Timothy Bednall

Timothy Bednall

Associate Professor
Swinbourne University of Technology

Dr Timothy Bednall is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology and Head of Data Science at FlourishDx. He is a registered psychologist with an area of practice endorsement in organisational psychology, with expertise in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and psychosocial risk. 

Tim’s work sits at the intersection of people, data, and technology, focusing on how cognitive diversity, learning, and work design influence performance and risk. He regularly advises organisations on evidence‑based approaches to identifying and managing risks associated with psychosocial hazards.

Where should AI be refused? Human limits, cyber risk, and the boundaries of automation

Pauline Willis, Oliver Guidetti & Timothy Bednall
2026-10-14 3:50 pm
2026-10-14 4:30 pm
Room 203

Automation in cyber security can erode judgement and obscure accountability, and this panel debates when AI use should be constrained or refused.

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