Rob Cameron

Dr. Rob Cameron is an Associate Lecturer and researcher at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC) and the School of Design at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on emerging technologies and their impact on urban perception and design, spanning scales from architecture to public art. He holds a PhD titled Architecture as Interface – Locative Technology and the Production of Public Space and co-curates the Urban Screening film festival within Melbourne Design Week. His expertise includes Smart Cities, Surveillance Capitalism, and Design Pedagogy.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture (The University of Western Australia)
• Graduate Architect (Professional Qualification)

Research Interests:

• Smart Cities and Urban Technology Integration
• Politics of Public Space in Digital Age
• Interactive Public Art and Media Theory
• Parametric Design and Rapid Prototyping
• Design Pedagogy and Studio Education

Teaching & Grants:

• Teaches units in Architecture, Urban Design, and Fine Art (e.g., URBD5802 Urban Design Studio)
• Lead Investigator on the Ecological Pod-Village disability housing project (Alastair Swayne Foundation, 2021–2022)

Awards:

• Australian Postgraduate Award (2016)

Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects involving architecture, urban planning, and public art, with global collaborations in Egypt and Australia. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals on sustainable cities and communities.