Thomas Matthews

Thomas Matthews is an EngD Research Engineer at Bournemouth University, affiliated with The Centre for Digital Entertainment and collaborating with AiSolve Ltd. His work focuses on VR Training, Games for Social Change, Prosocial Design, and Gamification, with projects spanning heritage, journalism, tourism, and corporate training sectors.

His academic qualifications include:

• BSc (Hons) in Games Technology from Bournemouth University (2015)

Matthews' research centers on virtual reality applications in education and training. He has developed innovative frameworks for recording Subject Matter Experts in VR scenarios to improve trainee evaluation and provide visual guides. His work emphasizes the integration of prosocial design principles and gamification to drive social change through digital media.

Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on medical VR training, particularly in pediatric trauma and emergency resuscitation. His interdisciplinary approach combines human-centered design with clinical expertise, resulting in validated VR simulations that enhance healthcare education and emergency response preparedness.

As part of The Centre for Digital Entertainment (an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training), Matthews contributes to a vibrant research ecosystem that bridges academia and industry. This center supports doctoral candidates and fosters collaborations that advance digital entertainment technologies for diverse applications.