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Senior lecturer, Deakin University

I am a Senior IT Lecturer at Deakin University with publications in Cyber Security, Blockchain and EdTech. I also run my own consulting company: Cognivity, that brings advanced research into industry to increase capability and outcomes.

My expertise is underpinned by a PhD in cyber security which was awarded the Alfred Deakin medal and I also have a range of advanced micro-credentials in Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Data Analytics, Innovation, Digital Literacy and Digital Learning.

I thrive on the challenge of explaining complex theory and practice to diverse audiences which has been formally recognised with three awards for teaching excellence in 2016/2017 and 2018.

You can view one of my free online cyber security course at https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/cyber-security-business

Experience

  • 2014–present
    Senior lecturer, Deakin University

Education

  • 2019 
    Deakin University, Digital Literacy Advanced
  • 2018 
    ISACA, Cyber Security Nexus (CSX)
  • 2018 
    Blockchain Council, Certified Blockchain Expert
  • 2017 
    Deakin University, Innovation Advanced
  • 2017 
    Deakin University, Communication Advanced
  • 2013 
    Deakin University, PhD

Publications

  • 2019
    An Improved Authentication Scheme for Internet of Vehicles Based on Blockchain Technology, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8681097
  • 2017
    A cyber-threat analytic model for autonomous detection of virtual property theft, https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/ICS-11-2016-0087

Grants and Contracts

  • 2018
    Improving student engagement through the integration of emerging and future technologies in education
    Role:
    Researcher
    Funding Source:
    Deakin University
  • 2017
    Developing a platform to support virtual reality ‘learning atoms’ for teaching and learning in higher education
    Role:
    Researcher
    Funding Source:
    Deakin University
  • 2017
    Supporting older people with increased access to work through Deakin Professional Credentials
    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding Source:
    Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Information Security Association

Honours

Alfred Deakin Medalist and Deakin Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016/17/18