Benjamin Turnbull

Associate Professor Benjamin Turnbull is Deputy Head of School at UNSW Canberra's School of Systems & Computing. His research focuses on cybersecurity, simulation, and emerging technologies, aiming to develop decision support systems for cyber resilience. He leads large-scale research projects funded by organizations like CSIRO, Australian Defence Force, and the US Naval Research Laboratory, totaling over $3 million AUD in grants.

Teaching contributions include co-creating the Bachelor of Cyber Security program and directing multiple postgraduate cybersecurity offerings. His educational design emphasizes industry-relevant courses, from undergraduate to executive programs like the UNSW Online Cyber Security Masters. He has extensive experience in curriculum design, content development, and online education.

Research interests span cyber situation awareness, secure simulation platforms, and automated learning from big datasets. Notable projects include the UNSW-MG24 microgrid cybersecurity dataset and frameworks like OQFL (quantum-based federated learning) for intelligent transportation systems. His work bridges theory and practice, with outputs including software tools and policy recommendations for cyber resilience in critical infrastructure.

Key collaborations include the Cyber Cooperative Research Centre and DST Group. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on IoT security, blockchain-enabled learning, and cyber-physical-social systems resilience. His grants emphasize applied research with direct societal impact, such as mitigating supply chain cyber risks and enhancing microgrid cybersecurity.