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Professor in Interaction Design and Director of Innovation, University of Sydney

Dr Martin Tomitsch is a Professor of Interaction Design in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, Coordinator of the Urban Interfaces Lab, and Director of Innovation (Education, Enterprise and Engagement) at the University of Sydney. He is a visiting Professor at the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts Visual Art Innovation Institute and a founding member of the Media Architecture Institute. His research investigates the way new technologies will shape people’s interactions in cities. His recent books include “Design Think Make Break Repeat – A Handbook of Methods” (BIS) and “Making Cities Smarter – Designing Interactive Urban Applications” (Jovis).

Experience

  • 2021–present
    Professor, The University of Sydney
  • 2018–present
    Director of Innovation (Education, Enterprise and Engagement), The University of Sydney
  • 2016–2020
    Head of Design, The University of Sydney
  • 2015–2016
    Chair of Design, The University of Sydney
  • 2014–2015
    Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney
  • 2009–2013
    Lecturer, The University of Sydney
  • 2004–2008
    Research and Teaching Assistant, Vienna University of Technology

Professional Memberships

  • State Co-Chair for NSW at the Australian Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (CHISIG)

Research Areas

  • Design Practice And Management (1203)
  • Digital And Interaction Design (120304)
  • Design Innovation (120302)
  • Community Planning (120501)
  • Information Systems (0806)
  • Computer Human Interaction (080602)