Charles Ranscombe

Dr. Charles Ranscombe is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Design and Architecture. He leads the Human Centred Product Development (HCPD) program within the Centre for Design Innovation (CDI), focusing on prototyping technologies, user-centred design, and bridging design with engineering. His research emphasizes emerging tools like AR/VR, generative AI, and mixed reality, with applications in healthcare spin-offs (e.g., H3d) and sustainable product development.

Education: MEng and PhD from the University of Bath, UK. Specializes in product design and engineering education, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Research Interests: Prototyping technologies, generative AI in design, digital healthcare, and sustainable design. Key projects include developing a 3D-printed homeware range with Country Road Group and a Lower Body Negative Pressure Device for Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.

Grants: Secured $786,264 in external funding, including projects on AI design education, healthcare technologies, and architectural manufacturing. Over 11 grants since 2016, spanning industries like automotive, medical devices, and furniture.

Teaching: Supervises PhD topics on design education, technology adoption barriers, and co-design frameworks. Active in curriculum development for 3D printing and futures-oriented innovation strategies.