Jennifer Whyte

Professor Jennifer Whyte is a Professor in the School of Project Management, Faculty of Engineering at The University of Sydney. Her research spans Architecture, Building, Civil engineering, Project management, Construction engineering, Strategy, management and organisational behaviour. She leads studies on leadership in major projects and project organising practices, with a focus on transforming construction through digitalisation and offsite approaches. Her work includes field studies, conceptual research, and lab-based research. She is a Fellow and Policy Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and has held Professorships at Imperial College London and University of Reading, UK, as well as a Shimizu Visiting Professorship at Stanford University. She retains a Professorship in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London.

Jennifer Whyte is a Professor specializing in Future Making, Projects, Systems Integration, Digital Innovation, and Infrastructure. Her research explores how digital tools and visual representations shape knowledge practices in design and project delivery. She investigates the role of virtual reality, 3D modeling, and data exchange in transforming construction and engineering workflows. Her work emphasizes the integration of digital innovation into complex projects, focusing on coordination, safety, and quality in the built environment. Whyte's research also examines the social and organizational dimensions of digital transformation, including the impact of visual artefacts on project management and innovation.