James Berrett

James Berrett is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Coordinator of Immersive Media at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. He specializes in immersive media, extended reality (XR), and AI-driven interactive experiences. His work bridges art, design, and technology, focusing on societal impact through public installations and urban data visualization.

Education & Roles: Berrett has held academic roles since 2009, including Discipline Coordinator for Immersive Media (2023–present) and Leadership in Swinburne's Smart Cities Research Institute. He coordinates courses like MDA10017 (Experiencing Immersive Media) and leads projects in the Public Media Spaces theme.

Research Interests: Berrett's research emphasizes human-centered design in immersive technologies, including AR/VR for healthcare, public media architecture, and real-time data visualization. His projects like Three Corners of the City and Rendering the Invisible, Visible showcase his focus on community engagement and sustainable urban innovation.

Grants & Projects: Notable grants include 'Broomhild A.I. MORE THAN OPERA' (2025–2026) and 'Screen Cultures and Screen Industries Ecosystems' (2024). He collaborated on the ACMI Public Art Commission and Grimshaw Architects' Watershed project, blending art and technology in public spaces.

Awards: Berrett has received multiple accolades, including the 2022 Victorian Premier’s Design Award and Swinburne’s Outstanding Academic Teacher Award (2019, 2017). His work is recognized for innovation in digital design, education, and community-focused media.

Labs & Initiatives: As part of the Future Self & Design Living Lab at Swinburne's Centre for Design Innovation, he explores AI and immersive technologies' societal applications. His leadership in Smart Cities Research drives projects like Bunjil Place’s real-time data visualizations.