Dr Matthew Thomas is one of Australia’s leading scientists in the field of Human Factors and safety management in high risk work environments.

For over a decade he has provided expert advice and Human Factors solutions to airlines, the road and rail industry, healthcare, mining, utilities, construction and defence.

He currently holds a range of leadership positions in the Human Factors disciple internationally. These positions include:

> President of the Australian Aviation Psychology Association

> Member of Australian Advisory Board of the Flight Safety Foundation

> Chair of Council of the Australian Patient Safety Foundation

> Senior Research Fellow Human Factors at the University of South Australia

> Associate Professor Human Factors at the Appleton Institute CQUniversity

After completing a PhD in the area of Instructional Design and Computer-Based Training, he has developed an international contract research and training profile in the broad field of Human Factors and simulation-based training.

As an accomplished scientist, he has published widely in the academic literature and brings a unique blend of scientific integrity and industry application to his work.