Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (thesis under examination) Queensland University of Technology School of Computer-Human Interaction Thesis: Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment in Competitive Multiplayer Video Games Synopsis of Research:

The balance between user skill and the challenge provided by a task is necessary for high intrinsic motivation and optimal player experience. My research has focused on modifying Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (traditionally singleplayer-only) to competitive multiplayer video games in which challenge is provided by opposing players. This has included the creation and testing of a framework for the design and classification of these features, as well as establishing the effect on the player experience and behaviours. This allows for industry-focused outcomes to allow for the better design and analysis of Multiplayer Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment features.

Awards: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholarship Honours in Information Technology (2010) Queensland University of Technology Thesis: Real-Time Adaptive Environments in Multiplayer Video Games Synopsis of Research: My research involved the design and testing of a real-time adaptive environments for competitive multiplayer video games. The effect on performance, player behaviour and enjoyment was determined for environment that react to specific conditions or events during play.

Awards: First-class Honours Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (2007-2009) Queensland University of Technology Major: Game Design

Awards: Sony Foundation Games Scholarship (2009) Dean’s List Academic Achievement (2008) Degree awarded ‘with Distinction’ (2009)

Employment Lecturer in Games and Information Technology (2016-current)

Deakin University School of Information Technology

Sessional Academic (2010-2016) Queensland University of Technology

Research Assistant (2015) Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland

Publications Crowd-Pleaser: Player Perspectives of Multiplayer Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment in Video Games CHI Play Conference – Austin, 2016 Lead Author: Alexander Baldwin Co-authors: Daniel Johnson, Peta Wyeth The Effect of Multiplayer Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment on the Player Experience CHI: Computer-Human Interaction Conference – Toronto, 2014 Lead author: Alexander Baldwin Co-authors: Daniel Johnson, Peta Wyeth A Framework of Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment in Competitive Multiplayer Video Games IGIC: International Games Innovation Conference – Vancouver, 2013 Lead author: Alexander Baldwin Co-authors: Daniel Johnson, Peta Wyeth, Penny Sweetser

Information Technology