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Linda Matthews

Associate Professor

SoA&B Discipline of Architecture

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  • Associate Professor
    SoA&B Discipline of Architecture
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BIO

Dr Linda Matthews is Co-Director of the UTS Visualisation Institute and Associate Head of the School of Architecture (Research) at the University of Technology Sydney. She leads research at the intersection of architectural design, visualisation, and sensing technologies, with a focus on defence-relevant applications. Her work develops novel methods for analysing and disrupting camera-based systems, including autonomous and UAS sensing platforms. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, she translates design-led research into operational capabilities that support situational awareness, counter-surveillance, and resilience in urban and tactical environments.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY APPOINTMENTS

  • Co-Director, Visualisation Institute
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2021 - present
  • Associate Head of School (Research)
    University of Technology Sydney, School of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Society, Australia1 Jan 2023 - present
  • Acting Head of School
    University of Technology Sydney, School of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Society, Australia2025 - 2025

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ORGANISATIONAL UNITS MEMBERSHIP

  1. Faculty of Design and Society
    Faculty
  2. Visualisation Institute (VI)
    Research Network
  3. Architecture Discipline
    Department

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor
    University of Technology, Sydney, School of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Society, Sydney, Australia1 Jan 2024 - present
  • Senior Lecturer
    University of Technology Sydney, School of Architecture, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, Australia2021 - 2023

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research & Development Associate
    Carterwilliamson Architects1 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2017
  • Design Architect
    Crone Partners Architecture Studios1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2010
  • Designer
    Superstudio Architects1 Jun 2002 - 31 Dec 2006

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia2016
  • B. Arch (Hons)
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia2007
  • B. Arts in Architecture
    University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia2005
  • M. Arch (History and Theory)
    University of NSW, Sydney, Australia2002

LANGUAGES

  • French
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Italian
    Can read, write, speak and understand

PROFILE TYPE

  • Academic

AVAILABILITY

  • Collaborative projects

DISCIPLINES