Who is Left Behind in the Digital Revolution? - Dr Petr Matous

In the lead-up to SSEAC's annual ASEAN Forum, Dr Petr Matous (University of Sydney) sat down with Dr Natali Pearson to discuss his research into the roles that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and social networks play in contexts with less-efficient institutions and infrastructure, with a view to restructuring such programs to ensure more equitable access. Dr Petr Matous is a senior lecturer in the University of Sydney's School of Civil Engineering, and the Associate Dean for Indigenous Strategy and Services in the Faculty of Engineering. He is also an active member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's Executive Committee. His research investigates how social networks affect ordinary people's access to resources, such as clean drinking water in Manila. Petr graduated with a PhD from the University of Tokyo in 2007, and received the University of Tokyo's President Award. You can also follow Dr Petr Matous on Twitter @petrmatous.