Patrick Olivier

Patrick Olivier is Professor of Human-Computer Interaction in Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology, Founding Director of Action Lab, and Professor of Digital Health at Monash University Malaysia. He has led Action Lab's development since joining Monash in 2018.Monash profile

His research examines how human-centred design and digital technologies can address complex societal challenges. His current research interests include digital health, co-design, implementation science, technology-enhanced learning, collaborative computing, social computing, and human-computer interaction, with work spanning mental health, family health, public health, nutrition, and community-led innovation.Monash profile

Before Monash, he was Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at Newcastle University, where he founded and led Open Lab and directed the EPSRC Digital Economy Research Centre.Monash Energy Institute Open Lab Athens

His work helped establish Digital Civics as a research direction; official biographies describe him as having coined the term and identify open software and hardware projects including the OpenMovement AX3 accelerometer and the Intake24 online 24-hour dietary recall system.Monash Energy Institute Supervisor Connect

• December 2018–Present·Monash University·Professor of Human-Computer Interaction; Founding Director of Action Lab
  • Researches the intersection of communities, technology, health, and social innovation; also serves as Professor of Digital Health at Monash University Malaysia.Monash profile
• April 2024–Present·Monash University Indonesia·Adjunct Professor
  • The external-position record lists this appointment from April 2024.Monash profile
• 2009–2018·Newcastle University·Professor of Human-Computer Interaction
  • Founded and led Open Lab and directed the EPSRC Digital Economy Research Centre.Open Lab Athens Monash Energy Institute
• 2008–2009·Newcastle University·Reader in Computing Science
• 2004–2008·Newcastle University·Senior Lecturer in Computing Science
• 2001–2004·Lexicle Limited·Director
• 1998–2001·University of York·Lecturer in Computer Science
• 1993–1998·Aberystwyth University·Lecturer in Computer Science
  • The early sequence follows the public employment record and author index; it is not used to imply a current role.ORCID DBLP

• 1998·University of Manchester·PhD in Language Engineering
• 1991·University of Wales·MSc in Artificial Intelligence
• 1990·University of Bradford·Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
• 1989·University of Cambridge·BA in Natural Sciences (Physics)
  • Degree names and award years follow the Monash University profile; award years are not expanded into inferred study periods.Monash profile

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