Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards

Future Leaders 2025
UNSW
New South Wales

Focus are

Thriving tech sector

About me

I am passionate about using health systems data to advance personalised medicine—tailoring healthcare to individual patients based on their unique characteristics—and improve health outcomes. With experience across academia, government, and the private sector, I have gained valuable insights into how high-quality data can drive better decision-making. My research focuses on leveraging advances in large language models and machine learning to develop AI tools that summarise complex, unstructured data within Australian Electronic Medical Records. This will enable the creation of personalised risk prediction algorithms, supporting early intervention and targeted prevention across the healthcare system. Outside of my work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors through kayaking, cycling, camping, and hiking.
The Westpac Scholarship is an invaluable opportunity that enables me to pursue a challenging and innovative research project that would otherwise be out of reach. With this support, I can secure funding to consult with international experts in electronic medical records, gaining insights that I will apply to advance the Australian healthcare system.

My passions

  • Personalised medicine
  • Machine learning
  • Large language models
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Cardiology