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Thomas Chandler is an Associate Professor at Monash University, focusing on research that explores 3D modeling and virtual environments with a special emphasis on visualization. He has developed interdisciplinary collaborations primarily in archaeology and history, including projects like the Visualising Angkor Project and Indigenous Studies with Monash Country Lines Archive. His engagements often intersect with zoology and ecology, working with CSIRO's Australian Ecosystems Models Framework. Chandler teaches a suite of innovative, practice-based units in the Faculty of Information Technology, integrating his research activities into the curriculum. His teaching approaches are informed by evidenced-based historical reconstructions and the application of virtual reality 3D simulation technologies. His work also contributes to the nexus of teaching and research, creating new opportunities for immersive interdisciplinary teaching materials for humanities undergraduates in Australia and the United States. His research interests include 3D Modelling, Virtual Heritage, and Digital Humanities, contributing to advancements in Archaeological and Historical Visualization.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Teaching and researching in the areas of 3D Modelling and Virtual Environments.
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