People

Our Digital Heritage involves researchers, practitioners and industry leaders who are contributing their multidisciplinary approaches and expertise to address the challenges of preserving the history of, and providing access to, born-digital cultures. The core research team have led a series of ARC-funded projects involving investigators in partnership with the GLAM sector.

Melanie Swalwell

Melanie Swalwell

Professor of Digital Media Heritage, Swinburne University

Prof. Melanie Swalwell’s research focuses on the creation, use, preservation, and legacy of complex digital artefacts such as videogames and media artworks. Melanie has curated exhibitions and datasets, authored interactive essays, collected popular memories, and organised the preservation of digital artefacts.

 

Helen Stuckey

Helen Stuckey

Senior Lecturer, RMIT University

Dr Helen Stuckey’s  research addresses game history and the curation and collection of videogames. Helen was the inaugural Games Curator at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (2004-2009)

Cynde Moya

Cynde Moya

Director, Digital Heritage Lab, Swinburne University

Dr Cynde Moya is an expert in the preservation of born-digital media and software developing workflows for the imaging and emulation of artworks, implementing training and presenting research findings, and establishing a community of practice for the AusEaaSI network. 

Adam Bell

Adam Bell

Manager, Cultural Outreach, AARNet

Adam Bell enables cultural organisations to utilise AARNet’s national network, collaboration services and research technologies with a focus on Platform-as-a-Service. Adam is a practising artist with a background in web development and fine art printmaking.

 

 

Denise De Vries

Denise De Vries

Research Associate, Swinburne University

Dr Denise de Vries’ research focuses on developing forensic methods for recovering digital objects from obsolete media and to better capture the requirements for executing obsolete software in emulated environments. 

 

Angela Ndalianis

Angela Ndalianis

Research Associate, Swinburne University

Prof. Angela Ndalianis researches entertainment culture (films, video games, television, comic books and theme parks) focusing on the historical context and interconnectedness of media technologies with a particular passion for  science-fiction, superhero and horror genres.