ProfAndrew Johnston

Andrew Johnston is Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, where he is Acting Head of School of Computer Science.  He is also research director of the UTS Animal Logic Academy, a unique, professionally-equipped studio focusing on the creative application and design of digital technologies. Since 2021 he has been Co-Director of the UTS Visualisation Institute.

Andrew's research work focuses on the design of systems that support experimental, exploratory approaches to interaction, and the experiences and real-world practices of the people who use them.

In recent years, Andrew has created large-scale interactive projection systems for dance and physical theatre performances in collaboration with Stalker Theatre. Productions featuring his work have toured internationally and been attended by more than 50,000 people to date. He has also led numerous projects exploring new approaches to animation, immersive visualisation and augmented and virtual reality. His research in these areas is concerned with the real-world use of these technologies by a diverse range of users including field technicians, musicians, organisational leaders and the general public.

Andrew has supervised numerous practice-based research PhDs to completion, and his graduates include high-profile researchers and artists working in Australia and internationally. During his time at UTS Andrew has designed, developed and presented undergraduate and postgraduate courses in interactive media and interaction design.