Patrick Olivier

Patrick Olivier is a professor at Monash University, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on human-centered design methods, digital health, and collaborative and social computing. He is the founder of the Action Lab project, a multidisciplinary research network dedicated to the intersection of technology and social innovation across countries including Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He conceptualized "Digital Civics," emphasizing the use of technology to enhance local community participation, service provision, and democratic engagement. His research integrates human-centric design with implementation science in digital health, developing open-source software and hardware tools, such as the Intake24 system for national dietary surveys and the AX3 accelerometer, both widely adopted in global clinical research.

• 2023–Present·Monash University·Professor
  • Founded and leads the Action Lab project, focusing on the intersection of technology and social innovation.
  • Advances the integration of human-centered design and implementation science in digital health.
• 2000–2018·Newcastle University, UK·Professor of Human-Computer Interaction
  • Developed the field of "Digital Civics," serving as principal investigator of the EPSRC Digital Economy Research Centre.
  • Founded Lexicle Ltd. and Axivity Ltd., specializing in 3D synthetic characters and physical activity monitoring devices respectively.

• 1985–1989·University of Cambridge·Bachelor's Degree (Natural Sciences)
• 1989–1990·University of Bradford·Postgraduate Diploma in Computing
• 1990–1991·University of Wales·Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
• 1993–1998·University of Manchester·PhD in Language Engineering