Dr. Penny Kyburz

Professor

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Biography

Penny Kyburz is an Associate Director (Engagement & Impact) at the Australian National University where she leads the GameFlow Lab and teaches Game Development. Her research interests focus on understanding and enhancing human-machine intelligence, interaction, and performance through the use of video games and virtual environments. She has made significant contributions in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-computer interaction, and human-AI interaction, developing widely cited models and methods in these areas. Penny has also worked on 20 digital games and received four prestigious BAFTA nominations, affirming her impact in the game development community. Beyond game design, she has served as a policy adviser on digital rights, communications, and disability, advocating for diversity and inclusion in technology and gaming. Her qualifications include a Ph.D., Bachelor's in Information Technology (Honors), Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education), and Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.