2001 - Assistant professor in Department of Computer Science and Project Manager of Distance Learning at Reykjavík University,
2001 - 2003 Project Manager of Teachers retraining Program for Continuing Education at University of Iceland
2001 - 2005 Member of School Board at Flensborg College
2000 - Consultant for Ministry of Education in Iceland
2000 - 2001 Distance teacher at Reykjavík University
2000 - 2003 Project Manager of Teachers Retraining Program called Distributed Learning for Continuing Education at University of Iceland and Ministry of Education
2000 - 2002 Designing the UT-school web for Ministry of Education
2000  Part-time teacher at Icelandic Technology School
1999 - 2000 Curriclum work at Námsgagnastofnun
1999 - 2000 Reswarch project in European Schoolnet with Kennaraháskóla Íslands
1996 - 2001 Computer administration and teacher in math and computer science at Menntaskólann í Kópavogi 
1995 - 2000 Administrating courses for teachers for Endurmenntunar Háskóla Íslands og Flatar, samtaka stærðfræðikennara.
1990 - 95  Teaching computer courses in Kvöldskóla Kópavogs.
1990 - 96  Teaching math and computer scienc at Fjölbrautaskóli Garðabæjar.
1988 - 90  Headmaster at Einars J. Skúlasonar hf Computer School
1992  Teaching courses for teachers and adminstrators in Reykjavík secondary schools

1978 - 86  Teaching math and computer science at Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð
1977 - 78  Teaching at Grunnskóla Raufarhafnar.

Teaching mathematics and computer science for 17 years in upper secondary schools in Iceland .
Teaching on number of courses for teachers e.g. distributed learning in 19 upper secondary schools.
Teaching computer science in evening classes in Kvöldskóla Kópavogs for number of years.

Headmaster for two years in a private computer school, EJS.

One year of teaching in elementary school.

A number of grants from the The Student Innovation Fund for projects at Reykjavik University.
pilot project grant form Rannís for the project Influence of distance education and distributed education on students study habits
Grant  for curriculum in computer science in upper secondary schools form Minister of Education
Grant for curriculum in mathematic form Minister of Education
Grant from Rannis to design a attitude scale for distance students
Grants from Vísindasjóðs, no , 90H025 and 91H068 for the project: Computer anxiety, attitude to computers and educational performance in computer science.

e-learning, distance learning, distributed learning, blended learning.

Board of the The Icelandic Society for Information Processing (ISIP) 2007
Chairman of ICT-wimmen in Iceland from 2005
Mentor in a development project in Menntaskólann í Kópavogi (upper secondary school), 2005-2006, Distibuted educationl?
Counseling work for the minestry of education from 2000
School board Flensborgarskóla (upper secondary school) for 4 years

2022

Matthiasdottir, A. and Audunsson, H. (2022). Gender differences in attitudes towards engineering studies and in graduates. Proceedings of the 18th International CDIO Conference, Reykjavik University, Iceland, June 13-15.

Matthiasdottir, A. and Audunsson, H. (2022). Student’s journey in the light of gender differences in engineering. Presentation at the Fourth Conference of Nordic Network for Diversity in Physics, Reykjavik, Iceland

Matthiasdottir, A. (2022). EuroScitizen. Tölvumál, online at https://www.sky.is/index.php/toelvumal/item/2409-euroscitizen 

Matthiasdottir, A. (2022). Hver og hver vill og verður. Tölvumál, online at https://www.sky.is/index.php/toelvumal/item/2407-krakkar-komidh-adh-laera-taeknigreinar

2021

Kristjánsdóttir, H., Matthíasdóttir, H. and Saavedra, J. M. (2021). Orientation and motivational climate in elite handball players: Multivariate modelling of Performance. Nordic Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/19012276.2021.1922304

Loftsson, H. and Matthíasdóttir, A. (2021). Moving Classes in a Large Programming Course Online: An Experience Report. 2nd International Computer Programming Education Conference – ICPEC’2021, 27th – 28th of May 2021, organized by Department of Informatics, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal online.

Fridgeirsson, T. V., Audunsson, H. and Matthiasdottir, A. (2021). Using the CDIO approach to write Reference Models for improved training of decision skills in engineering education. Accepted for the 17th CDIO International Conference, 21th – 23th June, organized by Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand online.

2020

Matthíasdóttir, A., Arnar Gíslason, A., Guðmundsson, S., Hildardóttir, S., Pétursdóttir, M. S. and Jónsdóttir, Á. Á. Innflytjendur í háskólum á Íslandi.

(Immigrants in universities in Iceland). Presentation and abstract at Menntakvika 1-2. October 2020, University of Iceland

Matthíasdóttir, A, and Loftsson, H. (2020). Vendikennsla í tölvunarfræði (Flipped learning in compute science education). Tölvumál, 45/1, November 2020

Matthíasdóttir, A, and Loftsson, H. (2020). Improving the implementation of a first-semester programming course. Proceedings of the 16th International CDIO Conference, Chalmers Sweden, online, June, 2020

Audunsson, H., Matthíasdóttir, A.and  Fridgeirsson, T, V.(2020). Student’s journey and personal development in an engineering program. Proceedings of the 16th International CDIO Conference, Chalmers Sweden, June, 2020

Matthíasdóttir, A. (2020). Heilsa og tækni. Tölvumál online https://www.sky.is/index.php/toelvumal/item/2310-heilsa-og-taekni

Matthíasdóttir, A. (2020). Eftir COVID 19. Tölvumál online https://www.sky.is/index.php/toelvumal/item/2306-eftir-covid-19

Matthíasdóttir, Á. (2015). Evrópuverkefni tengd kennslu í tölvunarfræði. Tölvumál, 1, 40.

2013

Paper. The effect of Adolescents´ Sport Club participation on Self-reported Mental, and Physical Conditions and Future Expectations. Journal of Sports Sciences. Co-authors Gilsadottir, Þ.L. and Kristjánsdóttir, H.

Presentation. Við verðum að tala saman. At a confrerence:  Ráðstefna um rannsóknir í líf- og heilbrigðisvísindum. 3. og 4. janúar 2013, with Arnheiður Sigurðardóttir

2012
Paper: Facing Disaster - Learning by doing at Reykjavik University. Proceedings at the 8th International CDIO 2012 Conference, Brisbane, Autralia. Co-authors Sæmundsdóttir, I., Auðunsson, H. and Sævarsdóttir, G. 
Paper: Hvernig vekjum við áhuga? Tölvumál á vefnum
Poster: Breastfeeding– www.brjostagjof.is.7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Syposiom. April 20th - 21st, 2012 in Vienna. Arnheiður Sigurðardóttir og Ásrún Mattíasdóttir

2011
Paper: The Novice Problem in Computer Science.  Co-author Hrafn J. Geirsson. International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies - CompSysTech’11. ACM database.
Paper: Vandi nýnema í forritun. Tölvumál, netútgáfa.
Paper: Fjarnám í háskólum. HR-blaðið

2010
Paper: Starfsánægja og starfsumhverfi framhaldsskólakennara. Co-authors Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir and Jón Friðrik Sigurðsson. Netla, online journal.
Paper: Do we still need to train them for distance teaching? Distance teachers Attitude. In ACM database. Proceeding of the international conference on Computer Systems and Technologies - CompSysTech’10 in Bulgaria.
Paper: How to teach a first year math course? Is group work the solution? Proceedings of ICIE’10, Tallinn, Estonia.
Poster: Hvað segja kennarar? Reynsla og viðhorf framhaldsskólakennarar til notkunar upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni (UST) í skólastarfi. Menntakvika Menntavísindasviðs HÍ 22. okt 2010. 

2009
Paper. You must be independent and have self-confidence. Attitudes of Distance Learners. Proceeding of the international conference on Computer Systems and Technologies - CompSysTech’09 in Bulgaria. In ACM database.
Paper: Learning Spanish through blogging. Application of ICT to language learning and teaching at Reykjavík. Proceeding of the international conference ICT for Language Learning, 2nd Edition. Florence (IT). Co-author Pilar Concheiro.
Papper. Fjarnám á háskólastigi. Tölvumál, 1. tbl. 34. árg
2008
Paper. Distance education in Iceland: A glimpse into the future. Lifelong Learning in Europe (LLinE), 4, Invited paper.
Paper. Kennslukerfi er málið. Tölvumál, 2. tbl. 33. árg.
Paper. Upplýsingatækni í skólakerfinu. Tölvumál, 1. tbl. 33. ár
Twenty reports. Evaluation of self-evaluation methods in upper secondary schools in Iceland. Twenty reports for the Ministry of Education. Co-authors Þröstur Olaf Sigurjónsson and Unnar Hermannsson.
2007
Paper: Books vs. e-material. What is the deal? Proceeding of the international conference on Computer Systems and Technologies - CompSysTech’07  in Bulgaria. Co-author Þóra halldórsdóttir. In ACM database.
Paper: Styðjum við ungt afreksíþróttafólk í framhaldsskólum. Netla, online Journal. Co-author Snjólaug Elín Bjarnadóttir.
Paper: Hvernig á að kenna forritun? Tölvumál, 2. tbl. 32. árg. .
Report: Evaluation of Fjölbrautaskóla Snæfells, upper secondary school. Co-author Trausti Þorsteinsson.

Report: Evaluation of the Icelandic School for Customs Service.
Report: Hvernig vegnar iðnlærðum með frumgreinapróf í námi í tækni- og verkfræði við Háskólann í Reykjavík? Co-authors Guðbjörg Daníelsdóttir, Málfríður Þórarinsdóttir and Þórdís Ása Þórisdóttir.
Ten reports. Evaluation of self-evaluation methods in upper secondary schools in Iceland. Ten reports for the Ministry of Education. Co-authors Þröstur Olaf Sigurjónsson and Unnar Hermannsson.
 2006
Paper; Online data collection in academic research: advantages and limitations. British Journal of Education Technology. Co-author Michael Dal and Samuel Lefever.
Paper: Usefulness of Learning Objects in Computer Science Learning. The Codewitz project. Proceedings of the international conference Methods, Material and Tools for Programming Education, Tampere Finland.
Poster: Forget about Lecturing. At the international conference Methods, Material and Tools for Programming Education, Tampere Finland.
2005
Poster: Notkun upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni í námi og kennslu í framhaldsskólum. 4. mars 2005 á UT2005 - ráðstefnu menntamálaráðuneytisins um skóla á ferð til framtíðar á Hótel Sögu. Co-author Michaeal Dal og Samuel C. Lefever
Report: Upplýsinga - og samskiptatækni í framhaldsskólum árið 2002.  (ICT in Icelandi upper secondary schools) Reykjavík: Rannsóknarstofnun Kennaraháskóla Íslands. Co-author Michael Dal og Samuel Lefever 
Paper: Team Work in a Project Work Courses in Computer Science Education. Proceedings of the 6th Annual LTSN-ICS Conference
Paper: Distance education in computer science. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies (e-learning). Co-author Kári Harðarson.
Paper in ACM database: Learning objects in a multimedia interactive environment: the codewitz project.
Paper in ACM database: How do teachers use information and communication technology in Icelandic high schools in 2002? Co-authors Michael Dal og Samuel Lefever.  

2004
Paper: Distributed learning in the Nordic Countries and Canada.  Eropean Journal of Open and Distance Learning (EURODL) web, co-author Arnór Gudmundsson
Paper: Konur í Tölvunarfræði. (Wimen in Computer Science) in Tímariti um menntarannsóknir útg. Félga um menntarannsóknir, FUM, co-authors Hrafn Loftsson og Kolbrún Fanngeirsdóttir. Verkefni styrk af Nýsköpunarsjóði námsmanna.
Paper: Notkun upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni í framhaldsskólum á Íslandi. (Use of ICT in Icelandi upper secondary schools) in Tímariti um menntarannsóknir útg. Félga um menntarannsóknir, FUM, co-authors Michael Dal og Samuel C. Lefever
Paper: Upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni í þremur háskólum. (ICT in three Universities in Iceland) in Tímariti um menntarannsóknir útg. Félga um menntarannsóknir, FUM, co-author Annu Ólafsdóttir
Paper: Learning objects in a multimedia interactive environment. The Codewitz project. in proccedings International Conference on Computer Systems and technologies (e-learning).
Papber: WHAT STUDENTS FIND DIFFICULT IN LEARNING PROGRAMMING . in proccedings of the 5th Annual LTSN-ICS Conference.
Report: Könnun á notkun háskólanemenda á upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni í þremur háskólum á Íslandi haustið 2002, co-author Anna Ólafsdóttir. Rannsóknarþjónustu KHÍ í tengslum við námUST verkefnið.
Report: Könnun á notkun háskólakennara á upplýsinga- og samskiptatækni í þremur háskólum á Íslandi haustið 2002, co-author Anna Ólafsdóttir. Rannsóknarþjónustu KHÍ í tengslum við námUST verkefnið.
Report: Need analysis. Codewitz project for Better Programming Skills. Written with the partners in the Codewitz project
Paper: Learning Management System in a university environment, in the Proccedings of E-Learning Conference by the Flemish Academic Center for Science and the Arts, Belgium, meðhöfundur Steinn Jóhannsson

2000 - 2003
Article and presentation: How do students use information and communication technology in Icelandic high schools 2002? in Proccedings of the I4th Annual Conference of the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) in Ireland, co-author Michael Dal and Samuel C. Lefever.
Article and presentation: How do teachers use information and communication technology in Icelandic high schools 2002? in Proccedings of the International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies (e-learning) in Bulgaria, co-author Michael Dal and Samuel C. Lefever.
Evaluation of distance education in Fjölbrautaskólann við Ármúla 2001-2003: for the Ministry of Education http://bella.mrn.stjr.is/utgafur/armuli.pdf 
Evaluation of distance education in Verkmenntaskólann á Akureyri 2001-2003: for the Ministry of Education tp://bella.mrn.stjr.is/utgafur/fjarkennsla.pdf   
Two presentation at Tampere Polytechnic in
Two presentation at UT-2003 in Akureyri
Article on the web www.menntagatt.is on distributed education
Evaluation of Icelandic Webs with Marta Lárusdóttir and Ragnheiður Ýr Grétarsdóttir http://www.ru.is/asrun/Efni/Lokaskyrsla.pdf 
Report on Evaluation of distance education at the University of Education in , with Auður Kristinsdóttir and M. Allyson Macdonald
Web on Information Technology in Schools UTN 103, with Lára Stefánsdóttir http://www.ismennt.is/not/lara/utn/  
Web with the book Tölfræði með tölvum (Statistic with Computers) http://www.simnet.is/sal-rad/tolfr/default.htm  
Wrote on the informtion technology web UT-skólavefinn about distribute education and use of information technology in the school system http://www.utskolar.is  
Book published Tölfræði með tölvum, (Statistic with Computers), Mál og menning, with Stefán Árnason and Sveinn Ingi Sveinsson
Report on research on the European School Net www.eun.org  
Before 2000
MA; The Division of Early Childhood Education in the Icelandic University of Education, The Attitudes of Students and Teachers in Distance Education.
Research and article about Students Attitude to Computers, Computer Study and Carrier.
Research and article on Computers in Collage.
Research and article Computer anxiety and attitude, translation and testing with Dr. Jóni F. Sigurðssyni.
Published book: Windows Workbook, Námsgagnastofnun.
Article on Computers in Math Teaching, with Kristine Bjarnadóttur in sience journal.
Article about Database in the book Computer World, 1991.
Published book for children Hvaðan ert þú eiginlega?, Ísafold.
Published book for children Vera, Mál og menningu.

EU and Nordic projects

1.   KA ERASMUS+ Programme.  2014-1-IS01-KA203-000172. Quality Assurance and Enhancement Marketplace for Higher Education Institutions (QAEMP). EUR 213.359. Ásrún Matthíasdóttir co-ordinator in the project, 2014-2016

2. COST Action:  TD1408 Interdisciplinary research and collaboration (INTREPID). Partner for RU Ásrún Matthíasdóttir, 2015-2017

3.  ERASMUS EAC/S07/12 ACTION ERASMUS NETWORKS -  - Future Education and Training in Computing: How to support learning at any time anywhere FETCH – 600.000 EURO Total - Partner for RU Ásrún Matthíasdóttir, 2014-2016

4. COST Action: TA1201 – Cost for meetings paid - Gender, Science, Technology and Environment (genderSTE) Working Group 1- Partner for RU Ásrún Matthíasdóttir

5.   EU-fund Lifelong learning: Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig and Dissemination, Lifelong Learning Program LMP. - OWLS - Outcomes that Work for Learners and their Stakeholders - 389.036 EUR.  - Ásrún Matthíasdóttir co-ordinator in the project OWLS518131-LLP-1-2011-1-IS-LEONARDO. 2012-2015

6.  DIGIS, Digital Learning Environments. Nordplus Framework Programme. 2008-2010

7. Net university, transfer of innovation in continuing university education. 2008 – 2010

8. Job Security at Vocational and Technical Education, Leonardo da Vinci project. 2009-2011.

9.  EVITE2, Leonardo da Vinci project. EVETE 2 is addressing teachers and trainers (T&T) at vocational education and training (VET) institutions. 2007-2009. Stýrt frá Litháen

10.  Helthy together, Leonardo da Vinci project. The Healthy Together project addresses workplace health promotion (WHP) issues for small and medium size enterprises (SME) in rural areas in Iceland, Ireland and Italy. 2006 - 2008. Stýrt frá íslandi, Vinnumálastofnun.

11. Q.net/ Leonardo da Vinci project. Quality.net project proposes the identification and analysis of these differences regarding quality management and quality assurance approaches in different levels (national, regional, local, institutional), self-assessment in VET institutions, evaluation in VET and issues related to quality of adult learning, training in SMEs, e-learning, distance learning, gender equality in training, and social inclusion. Stýrt frá Grikklandi. 

12. Codewitz/Minerva project www.codewitz.net/ The goal is to plan, produce and evaluate unique illustration, animation and visualization aids for students and teachers of computer programming. 2003 -2006. Stýrt frá Finnland

13. SLIDE- eLearning et Développement : Initiatives Locales Solides Preparatory and innovative actions 2003. 2004 - 2006. Stýrt frá Portúgal.

14. ETN TRICE (European Thematic Networking for Teaching, Research and Innovations in Computing Education). T Stýrt frá Búlagríu. 2008 – 2010.

15.  ETN DEC Doctoral Education in Computing, Erasmun-TN http://ecet.ecs.ru.acad.bg/etndec/   Stýrt frá Búlagríu. 2004 – 2007.

16.  TN ECET http://ecet.ecs.ru.acad.bg/ EUROPEAN COMPUTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOCRATES ERASMUS 3. Thematic Networks.  Stýrt frá Búlagríu. 2004 – 2007.

17.  Opening up Electrical Engineering, Computer TechnologIes and Applied Sciences to Successful Women Careers ESTIA-NET http://www.estiatn.net/ SOCRATES ERASMUS 3 THEMATIC NETWORK. Stýrt frá Grikklandi.