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Personal profile
Biography
Patrick is a human-computer interaction researcher with particular expertise in human-centred design methods, digital health, and collaborative and social computing. Patrick coined the term Digital Civics, now a central focus of his research. This is a cross-disciplinary area of research that explores ways technology can promote new forms of participation in the design and delivery of local services including education, public health and social care and town planning.
Another key element of Patrick's work is a commitment to the creation of open source software and hardware. Notable examples include the OpenMovement AX3 accelerometer which was designed for the largest study of physical activity ever conducted (over 100K participants) and now the most widely used monitor by clinical researchers across the World (see spinout Axivity Ltd). Another is Intake24, an online 24-hour dietary recall system that was developed for Food Standards Scotland. Initially aimed at a UK population, Intake24 is currently used in the UK government's National Diet & Nutrition Survey and the Australian Bureau of Statistics Intergeneration Health and Mental Health Survey.
Patrick leads Action Lab, a multidisciplinary research group comprising impact-focused researchers working at the intersection of communities, technology and social innovation.
Research interests
Digital Health, Interaction Design, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Collaborative Computing, Social Computing, Media Computing.
Supervision interests
Digital Health, Interaction Design, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Collaborative Computing, Social Computing, Media Computing.
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
Language Engineering, PhD, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Sep 1998
MSc, Artificial Intelligence, University of Wales
Award Date: 1 Sep 1991
Computing, Postgraduate Diploma, University of Bradford
Award Date: 1 Sep 1990
Natural Sciences (Physics), BA, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Sep 1989
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Monash University Malaysia
1 May 2023 → 30 Apr 2028
Research area keywords
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Civics
- Interaction Design
- Social Computing
- Social Media
- Educational Technology
- Digital Health
- ICT4D
Network
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y., Kulic, D., Grundy, J., Batstone, J., Olivier, P., Wilson Rajaratnam, S., Cornish, K., Anderson, C., Klein, B., Browning, C., Pase, M., Abdi, E., Robinson, N., McNaney, R., Srikanth, V., Hill, K., Flynn, D., Callisaya, M., Brusco, N., Carreno-Medrano, P., Cronin, J., Fripp, J., Kothari, N., Toms, M., Browne, E., Neilson, P., Orelowitz, J., Udagedara, I. B., De Chaumont Rambert, C., Haddock, R., Pitt, A., Pearman, A., Lethlean, G., Skye, S., Ong, A. & Cai, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Readiness Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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CSIRO Data61 Next Generation Graduates Programs: AI in Mental Health
McNaney, R., Olivier, P., Yap, M., Cai, J., Wu, L., Watterson, J., Haffari, R., Qu, L., Wilson Rajaratnam, S., Wang, T., Sharp, G., Alvarez-Jimenez, M., D'Alfonso, S. & Kostakos, V.
Monash University – Internal Department Contribution
5/04/23 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Feasibility and acceptability pilot trial of a coach-supported, online parenting intervention for parents of children with autism to reduce internalising problems
Yap, M., Sim, W., Jorm, A., Olivier, P., Wu, L., Haslam, R., McCormack, D. & Williams, K.
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Informed psychosocial care for older people in an Emergency Setting.
Dwyer, R., Tran, T., Fisher, J., Olivier, P., Lowthian, J., Hammarberg, K., Layton, N., Kirkman, M. & Collyer, T.
30/09/22 → 30/12/24
Project: Research
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Early, novel and accessible intervention for children with developmental regression
Williams, K., Olivier, P., Bourke-Taylor, H., Yap, M., Brignell, A., Fahey, M., Hunter, M., Sim, W., Ure, A., Xie, J., Furley, K., Elvidge, K. & Wake, M.
1/07/22 → 1/07/27
Project: Research
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Exploring tasty fluidics for designing food as computational artifact
Deng, J., Olivier, P. & Mueller, F. F., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. 31, 10 p., 100630.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
How effective are interventions in optimizing workplace mental health and well-being? A scoping review of reviews and evidence map
Waddell, A., Kunstler, B., Lennox, A., Pattuwage, L., Grundy, E. A. C., Tsering, D., Olivier, P. & Bragge, P., 1 May 2023, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 49, 4, p. 235-248 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Co-designing digital platforms for volunteer-led migrant community welfare support
Seguin, J. P., Varghese, D., Anwar, M., Bartindale, T. & Olivier, P., 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Zhou, R., Bangay, S. & Hoang, T. (eds.). New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 247-262 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Collective action for wellness in the Malaysian workplace: Protocol for a feasibility study
Thai, J. Y., McCaffrey, T., Ramadas, A., Chandrasekara, D., Koh, S. G. M., Choi, T. S. T., Malini, H., Xie, J., Olivier, P., Md Zain, A. Z. & Watterson, J., Dec 2022, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 11, 12, 31 p., e39238.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Commissioning development: Grantmaking, community voices, and their implications for ICTD
Saha, M., Bartindale, T., Sultana, S., Oliver, G., Richardson, D., Thilsted, S. H., Ahmed, S. I. & Olivier, P., 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development. Vannini, S. & Ishtiaque, S. (eds.). New York USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 18 p. 30Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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2018 - Best Paper: Honorable Mention, ACM Human Factors in Computing Systems "Media of Things: Supporting the Production of Metadata Rich Media Through IoT Sensing"
Bartindale, Tom (Recipient), Olivier, Patrick (Recipient), Wilkinson, G. (Recipient), Nappey, T. (Recipient), Evans, M. (Recipient) & Wright, P. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2018 - University of Sydney, Vice Chancellor's Awards for Excellence: Outstanding Educational Engagement and Innovation for The Living Data Project
Bartindale, Tom (Recipient), Olivier, Patrick (Recipient) & Simpson, E. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 - Dean’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Varghese, Delvin (Recipient), Seguin, Joshua (Recipient), Tebourbi, M. (Recipient), Bartindale, Tom (Recipient) & Olivier, Patrick (Recipient), Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Bartindale, Tom (Recipient), Seguin, Joshua (Recipient), Marshall, H. (Recipient) & Olivier, Patrick (Recipient), Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Dean’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Community)
Varghese, Delvin (Recipient), Angelucci, Margherita (Recipient), Tebourbi, M. (Recipient), Bartindale, Tom (Recipient) & Olivier, Patrick (Recipient), Aug 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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The new digital playbook helping organisations better reach multicultural youth [SBS]
Delvin Varghese, Joshua Seguin, Mariam Tebourbi, Tom Bartindale & Patrick Olivier
10/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature