Thomas Chandler

Thomas Chandler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. He specializes in 3D modelling, virtual environments, and digital heritage, with notable projects like the Visualising Angkor and Monash Country Lines Archive collaborations. His work bridges research and teaching, developing immersive curricula for humanities students.

Education: PhD in IT (Monash, 2011), Graduate Certificate in Urban & Environmental Management (RMIT, 2013), and a BA(Hons) in Fine Arts & Archaeology (Melbourne, 1995).

Research focuses on digital archaeology, virtual reality applications, and interdisciplinary projects in ecology and zoology. Key interests include 3D reconstruction, historical visualization, and interactive narratives.

Recent articles explore ecosystem modelling in VR, archaeological visualization tools, and dragon lizard signalling simulations. Awards include the FIT Teaching Excellence Award (2020) and the Roy Rosenzweig Prize (2018).

Leadership roles include Deputy Head of Department (2021–2022) and Director of Education for Human-Centred Computing. Active in over 18 research projects, including the ARC Centre for Indigenous and Environmental Histories. Collaborates with CSIRO, La Trobe University, and international partners.