Research Navigator / 2026

Dashboard

MONASH PHD TARGET

From Traditional Knowledge
to Immersive Learning.

A guided research environment for exploring the intersection between Balinese traditional architecture, digital heritage, spatial computing and immersive learning.

BALINESE ARCHITECTURE DIGITAL HERITAGE SPATIAL COMPUTING IMMERSIVE LEARNING
Current Research Position
Architecture + Heritage + Technology
Goal: identify a Monash research ecosystem where this intersection can become a doctoral contribution.
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Research Journey

Your route to Monash.

01
Explore
Understand Monash, MADA, HCC and Embodied Visualisation.
02
Map
Identify supervisors, research groups and relevant projects.
03
Read
Build a structured reading map of relevant publications.
04
Position
Find the gap between digital heritage, spatial computing and learning.
05
Design
Shape your research questions, framework and methodology.
06
Approach
Contact the strongest potential supervisor.
07
Refine
Iterate proposal based on supervisor feedback.
08
Apply
Prepare formal Monash PhD application.
01 / Research Identity

My Research DNA

Define what you bring to Monash before defining what you want from Monash.

01

Traditional Architecture

Balinese traditional architectural knowledge as the cultural and architectural domain.

Bali, traditional architecture, cultural knowledge, place
02

Digital Heritage

Transform physical/cultural heritage into responsible digital representations.

photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction, HBIM, Gaussian Splatting
03

Spatial Intelligence

Understand architecture through spatial, geographic and contextual relationships.

GIS, spatial data, geovisualisation, spatial computing
04

Immersive Learning

Turn digital representations into environments for learning and exploration.

XR, VR, AR, embodied interaction, situated learning
05

Future Architects

Study how future architects acquire, interpret and transmit cultural knowledge.

architectural education, pedagogy, knowledge transmission
02 / Explore

Monash Research Ecosystem

Do not search for a single supervisor. Understand the ecosystem first.

MADA

Architecture

Your disciplinary home. Architecture, design research, place, culture and architectural education.

Explore MADA →
HCC

Human Centred Computing

Human-computer interaction, visualisation, immersive technology and spatial computing.

Explore Kadek's profile →
EMVIS

Embodied Visualisation

Immersive visualisation, analytics, spatial interaction and culturally situated digital experiences.

Explore BADHI →
The strategic intersection
Architecture × Cultural Heritage × Spatial Computing × Learning
Working hypothesis

How can digitally mediated representations of culturally situated architectural knowledge become immersive learning environments for future architects?

03 / Supervisor Strategy

Supervisor Map

Compare potential supervisors by research fit, not fame.

PRIORITY 01

Dr Kadek Satriadi

Lecturer — Human Centred Computing
98
Fit Score

Very strong fit for the digital heritage + immersive spatial visualisation + Balinese context intersection.

Immersive Visualisation Spatial Computing Geospatial Visualisation Cultural Heritage Bali Digital Heritage Immersive Analytics
Related direction
Bali Digital Heritage Initiative (BADHI)
PRIORITY 01B

Prof Tim Dwyer

Information Visualisation / Immersive Analytics
91
Fit Score

Potential technical and methodological complement for immersive analytics and interaction.

Immersive Analytics Information Visualisation HCI Spatial Interaction AR / VR
Related direction
Explore alongside Kadek's Embodied Visualisation ecosystem
PRIORITY 02

Bernhard Jenny

Geovisualisation / Cartography
84
Fit Score

Strong option if the PhD develops a substantial GIS / spatial visualisation dimension.

Geovisualisation Cartography Spatial Data Immersive Maps GIS
Related direction
Explore geovisualisation and immersive mapping research
ARCHITECTURE ANCHOR

MADA Architecture Supervisor

Architecture / Design Research
90
Fit Score

Provides architectural disciplinary anchoring so the project does not become purely a computer-science project.

Architecture Place Culture Design Research Architectural Education
Related direction
Find a supervisor whose architecture research aligns with heritage, culture, place or pedagogy.
PRIORITY 03

Dr Vince Dziekan

Design Theory / Digital Culture
76
Fit Score

Potential intellectual connection if the project expands toward digital culture and cultural interpretation.

Digital Culture Design Theory Cultural Engagement Digital Heritage
Related direction
Digital culture / design theory
04 / Literature Intelligence

Paper Lab

Do not merely collect papers. Extract research DNA from them.

05 / Research Positioning

Research Gap Canvas

Turn observations from literature into a doctoral problem.

06 / Proposal Design

PhD Proposal Canvas

Build the proposal before writing the proposal.

07 / Academic Networking

Contact Strategy

Contact only after you understand the research of the person.

Contact Readiness
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Your readiness to contact a potential supervisor.

Before sending an email

08 / Execution

My Monash Roadmap

Move from curiosity to a credible doctoral approach.

PHASE 01

Understand

Understand Monash, MADA, HCC and relevant supervisors.

PHASE 02

Position

Position your research against existing literature.

PHASE 03

Approach

Contact potential supervisors with a focused research proposition.

Official application route

Monash MADA recommends identifying potential supervisors and developing the research project with them before submitting the formal application.

Open Monash MADA application guide →