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Personal profile
Biography
My research explores 3D modelling and virtual environments in research visualisation. I have developed a range of interdisciplinary collaborations, primarily in archaeology & history, with the Visualising Angkor Project, but also in Indigenous Studies with the Monash Country Lines Archive, in zoology, with colleagues at La Trobe University, and in ecology, working with CSIRO and the Australian Ecosystems Models Framework.
Working with academic partners, I have developed a suite of four interlinked, practice based units in 3D modelling, 3D animation and virtual world building in the Faculty of Information Technology. Many of my approaches to teaching are informed by my own research into evidenced based historical reconstructions; where virtual reality and 3D simulation technologies are first trialled before being introduced into the teaching curriculum. This nexus between teaching and research has brought about new opportunities in the development of immersive, interdisciplinary teaching materials for humanities undergraduates in Australia and in the United States.
Research interests
360502 Computer gaming and animation
430204 Digital heritage
430106 Digital archaeology
430102 Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Americas
430306 Digital history
460708 Virtual and mixed reality
460704 Interactive narrative
460706 Serious games
460207 Modelling and simulation
460101Applications in arts and humanities
Supervision interests
3D Modelling and Simulation, Virtual Heritage, Digital Humanities, Virtual Reality, Archaeological and Historical Visualisation, 3D Animation
Monash teaching commitment
Dr Tom Chandler has experience as the Chief Examiner for the following units in the Faculty of IT:
FIT1033 Foundations of 3D
FIT1046 Interactive Media Foundations
FIT3169: Immersive environments
FIT5204: Heritage informatics (Prato)
FIT2087: 3D Character Animation
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
Graduate Certificate in International Urban & Environmental Management, RMIT University
Award Date: 13 Aug 2013
Information Technology, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Award Date: 9 Jun 2011
Fine Arts & Archaeology, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne
Award Date: 31 Mar 1995
Research area keywords
- 3D virtual reconstruction
- 3D Animation
- Angkor
- Archaeology
- Historical research
- Landscape Archaeology
- Virtual Heritage
- Virtual Reality and Simulation
- Visualisation
- Landscape Simulation
- Landscape History
- medieval history
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reuniting cargoes: Underwater Cultural Heritage of the Maritime Silk Route
Polkinghorne, M., Van Duivenvoorde, W., Pearson, N., Forrest, C., Nayati, W., Tan, N., Popelka-Filcoff, R., Yukongdi, P., Sato, Y., Chandler, T. & Staniforth, M.
7/12/22 → 6/12/26
Project: Research
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CSIRO 3D: Immersive visualisation for Valuing Sustainability Future Science Platform related
26/04/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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The Rippon Lea water story
Harper, L., Melo-Zurita, M., Chandler, T., Bertram, N., Murphy, C., McCormack, J. & Briggs, C.
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
7/12/20 → 31/08/21
Project: Research
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A 3D subtractive brush system for an immersive, multilayered archaeological map
Yeates, M., Cordeil, M. & Chandler, T., 2022, In: IS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology. 34, 17, 6 p., 3DIA-236.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Immersive landscapes: modelling ecosystem reference conditions in virtual reality
Chandler, T., Richards, A. E., Jenny, B., Dickson, F., Huang, J., Klippel, A., Neylan, M., Wang, F. & Prober, S. M., 2022, In: Landscape Ecology. 37, p. 1293-1309 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile17 Citations (Scopus) -
Practice-based research at SensiLab
McCormack, J., Ilsar, A., Chandler, T., Yeates, M., Wilson, E., Cruz-Gambardella, C., Rajcic, N., Llano, M. T. & Bahng, S., 2021, The Routledge International Handbook of Practice-Based Research. Vear, C., Candy, L. & Edmonds, E. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge, p. 92-106 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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Simulations with Australian dragon lizards suggest movement-based signal effectiveness is dependent on display structure and environmental conditions
Bian, X., Pinilla, A., Chandler, T. & Peters, R., 18 Mar 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 6383.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus) -
Modeling Virtual Angkor: an evolutionary approach to a single urban space
Chandler, T. & Clulow, A., May 2020, In: IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications. 40, 3, p. 9-16 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2020 FIT Teaching Excellence Award
Chandler, Thomas (Recipient), 19 Apr 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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American Historical Association's 2018 Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Innovation in Digital History,
Chandler, Thomas (Recipient) & Clulow, Adam John (Recipient), 23 Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research Impact
Chandler, Thomas (Recipient), 19 Oct 2015
Prize: Other distinction
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Medieval Academy of America: Digital Humanities and Multimedia Studies Prize: Virtual Angkor
Chandler, Thomas (Recipient) & Clulow, Adam (Recipient), 19 Jan 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Major Lead (Games & Immersive Media)
Thomas Chandler (Mentor)
2022 → …Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Executive education programs
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Deputy Head of Department - Human Centred Computing
Thomas Chandler (Facilitator)
10 Jan 2021 → 20 Dec 2022Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Executive education programs
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Director of Education (Department of Human-Centred Computing)
Thomas Chandler (Facilitator)
1 Oct 2020 → 20 Dec 2022Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Other
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Course Director (Bachelor of IT)
Thomas Chandler (Facilitator)
31 Jan 2019 → 31 Dec 2021Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Executive education programs
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Major Lead (Interactive Media)
Thomas Chandler (Chair/ Co-Chair)
1 Jan 2016 → 1 Jan 2021Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
Press/Media
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Review: Virtual Angkor: Reimagining Cambodia’s Temple-City
10/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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How technology helped archaeologists dig deeper
28/04/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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[TEACHING] Virtual Reality Module: Analyzing Representations of Angkor
25/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Building a Virtual City for the Classroom: Angkor
Thomas Chandler & Adam Clulow
1/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research