Personal profile

Biography

Matthew is an Associate Professor within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Working within the Department of Human-Centred Computing, he has a research focus on Inclusive Technologies. Matthew has been a teaching and research academic at Monash University for over 20 years, and has held several leadership positions including a recent tenure as Deputy Dean (Education) within the faculty. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, demonstrating his commitment to not only quality research but also quality education.

Research interests

Matthew's primary research focus is on improving access to visual information for those who are blind or have low vision (BLV). In particular his work explores the use of emerging technologies such as 3D printing, electronics and conversational agents to produce accessible, multi-sensory, objects and experiences for the BLV community. These include innovative new representations of graphics for education, exploring new ways of undertaking data exploration and analysis, supporting orientation and mobility, and improving access to arts and culture. This work is highly participatory with the BLV community and other stakeholder organisations, and seeks to not only have impact within the HCI research community, but also very practical outcomes for improving lived experiences.

Monash teaching commitment

Associate Professor Butler has experience as the Chief Examiner in numerous units relating to programming as well as games development. These include:

  • FIT1048 Foundations of C++
  • FIT1051 Programming Fundamentals in Java
  • FIT2073 Game Design Studio 1
  • FIT3145 Game Design Studio 2
  • Final Year Capstone Studio

Community service

Recent Faculty and University Service Roles include:

  • Monash Assistive Technology and Society centre, Education Pillar co-lead - 2023 to date
  • Deputy (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) - 2024 to date
  • Deputy Dean (Education) - 2020 to 2022
  • Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) - 2018 to 2020

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Computing Education, Doctor of Philosophy, A Framework for the Effective Learning of High Concept - Low Feedback Programming Curriculum, MONASH UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 14 Oct 2010

Education, Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, MONASH UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 1 Feb 2006

Electronic and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, MONASH UNIVERSITY

Award Date: 1 May 1996

Research area keywords

  • Accessible Graphics
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Information Visualisation and Interaction

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