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Personal profile
Biography
Matthew is an Associate Professor within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. His research focuses on the use of emerging technologies such as 3D printing and low-cost electronics to produce accessible materials for the blind and low vision community. His current projects include the use of 3D printing for the provision of accessible graphical content for learning and orientation & mobility, as well as investigating how 3D printing can be used to create more inclusive experiences in art galleries.
Community service
Head, Phoenix College (Monash University Non Residential College Program)
Monash teaching commitment
Associate Professor Butler has experience as the Chief Examiner in units relating to programming and games development. These include FIT1048 Foundations of C++, FIT2073 Game Design Studio 1, FIT3145 Game Design Studio 2, and Capstone Studio amongst others.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Computing Education, Doctor of Philosophy, 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
- Computing Education
- Educational Technology
- Information Visualisation and Interaction
Network
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Accessible Data Exploration and Analysis for Blind People
Marriott, K., Butler, M., Zukerman, I., Qu, L. & Lee, B.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
28/02/23 → 27/02/27
Project: Research
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STEMMing Effective Study Strategies
Yuriev, E., Larson, I., Vu, T., Sarkar, M., Kyne, S., Danczak, S., Li, J. & Butler, M.
1/01/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Inclusive Gallery Experiences: Creating an Accessible Bendigo Art Gallery for Blind and Low Vision Visitors
Butler, M., Marriott, K., Ellis, K., Holloway, L. & Dziekan, V.
Trustee for Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
1/11/19 → 30/04/22
Project: Research
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ALTA SES: Addressing Student Engagement Issues for Female and International Female Students in Computing Studies Courses.
Sheard, J., Gonsalvez, C., Butler, M. & Simon, ..
10/10/18 → 31/01/20
Project: Research
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Using 3D Printing to Improve Access to Graphics by Vision Impaired People
Marriott, K., Butler, M., Lewis, D. & Marathe, S.
4/09/18 → 4/09/22
Project: Research
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3D printed street crossings: supporting orientation and mobility training with people who are blind or have low vision
Holloway, L., Butler, M. & Marriott, K., 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Drucker, S., Williamson, J. & Yatani, K. (eds.). New York NJ USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 16 p. 415Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Animations at your fingertips: using a refreshable tactile display to convey motion graphics for people who are blind or have low vision
Holloway, L., Ananthanarayan, S., Butler, M., De Silva, M. T., Ellis, K., Goncu, C., Stephens, K. & Marriott, K., 2022, ASSETS'22 - Proceedings of the 24th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Shinohara, K. & Ludi, S. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 16 p. 32Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Infosonics: accessible infographics for people who are blind using sonification and voice
Holloway, L. M., Goncu, C., Ilsar, A., Butler, M. & Marriott, K., 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Drucker, S., Williamson, J. & Yatani, K. (eds.). New York NJ USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 13 p. 480Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Inclusive data visualization for people with disabilities
Marriott, K., Lee, B., Butler, M., Cutrell, E., Ellis, K., Goncu, C., Hearst, M., McCoy, K. & Szafir, D. A., Apr 2021, Interactions, 28, 3, p. 47-51 5 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article › Other
Open AccessFile18 Citations (Scopus) -
Slow designing inclusive museum experiences
Hall, J., Dziekan, V. & Butler, M., 2021, MuseWeb 2021: Proceedings from an International Museum Innovation Conference. Cherry, R. & Heney, A. (eds.). Culver City, California, USA: Museums and the Web LLC, p. 87-96 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 4 Committees and working groups
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Major Lead (Games Develpoment) - Bachelor of Information Technology - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Matthew Butler (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member - Faculty Education Committee - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Matthew Butler (Member)
1 Apr 2013 → 31 Mar 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Chair - Undergraduate Programs Committee - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Matthew Butler (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Apr 2013 → 31 Mar 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member (Elected Senior Lecturer Representative) - Faculty Board - Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
Matthew Butler (Member)
1 Apr 2013 → 1 Dec 2014Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups