Kimbal Marriott

Kimbal Marriott is a Professor in Computer Science at Monash University, affiliated with the Clayton School of Information Technology and the Department of Human Centred Computing. He leads the Monash Assistive Tech and Society (MATS) Centre. Previously, he served as Head of the Department of Human-Centred Computing. His research focuses on accessible technologies for visually impaired individuals, leveraging mixed reality, AI, tactile displays, and 3D printing. He holds a PhD (1989) and B.Sc. (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, with prior experience at IBM TJ Watson Research Center.

Key projects include 'Accessible Data Exploration and Analysis for Blind People' (ARC-funded) and 'Enabling Accessible, Inclusive Playgrounds for Children with Vision Impairment'. Awards include IEEE InfoVis 2015 Best Paper and Honorable Mention (2016). He teaches units such as FIT5147 (Data Exploration) and FIT1049 (IT Professional Practice). His work aligns with UN SDGs related to education and accessibility.

Recent articles emphasize tactile displays combined with conversational agents, commodity technology for accessibility in cultural institutions, and immersive analytics workflows. His book *The Golden Age of Data Visualization* explores historical and technological advancements in the field.