Roberto Dillon

Roberto Dillon is an Associate Professor and Academic Head of Science and IT at James Cook University (Singapore). He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Genoa and a postgraduate certificate in Cybersecurity from Rochester Institute of Technology. His roles include lecturing on game design, project management, and cybersecurity, while leading the development of new programs like the Bachelor of Cybersecurity.

Education: PhD in Computer Engineering (University of Genoa, 2004), Postgraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Rochester Institute of Technology).

Research interests span game analysis frameworks (e.g., 6-11 Framework), serious games for training/health, VR applications, cybersecurity, and video game history. He founded Singapore’s first Museum of Video and Computer Games in 2013 and has authored influential books like On the Way to Fun and The Digital Gaming Handbook.

Publications include works on cybersecurity workforce trends, behavioral analytics, VR stress training, and game design methodologies. He has led projects funded up to US$1 million and collaborates with IEEE and (ISC)².

Teaching includes modules like Independent Project Lecturer (CP3103). He advises PhD students in multimedia technology and cybersecurity, and actively contributes to conferences globally.