Penny Kyburz

Penny Kyburz is a Professor SFHEA and IEEE Senior Member at The Australian National University, serving as Associate Dean (Education) in the School of Computing. Her research interests include AI, player experience, and human-AI interaction in games and mixed reality. She leads the ANU Games Research Group and teaches Game Development. Kyburz is known for developing the GameFlow model, a widely cited model of enjoyment in video games, and for authoring a book on Emergence in Games. She has contributed to 20 digital games, including four AAA titles for major publishers, and has received four BAFTA nominations. Kyburz is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology and games.

Penny Sweetser Kyburz is a Professor at the Australian National University, specializing in gameful design, player experience, and game design. Her research explores how game mechanics influence player enjoyment and engagement, with a focus on models like GameFlow to evaluate player satisfaction across different game genres and platforms. She also investigates human-AI teaming and augmentation, examining how AI can enhance gameplay and collaboration. Her work includes studies on the impact of game environments on player behavior, the role of personality in game play, and the integration of large language models into video games. Kyburz's research bridges game design, psychology, and technology, offering insights into creating more immersive and meaningful player experiences.