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




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