Roy Ricaldi

Hello! I’m Roy Ricaldi, a PhD candidate in Cybercrime and Threat Intelligence at Eindhoven University of Technology with a demonstrated passion for advancing cybersecurity through threat analysis research. My work explores the evolution and shifting dynamics of the cybercriminal ecosystem—an organized, complex, and professionalized industry. On a personal level, I value collaboration, adaptability, and curiosity, qualities that have guided me in my academic and professional journey across several countries and institutions.

My research is conducted in collaboration with the Cambridge Cybercrime Centre and the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR). Employing a multidisciplinary approach, I combine artificial intelligence, quantitative monitoring tools, and qualitative methods to study cybercriminal environments. I am happy to collaborate with other institutions with similar goals and interests.

Before my PhD, I earned my Master’s in Cybersecurity at the University of Padua, where I developed a strong technical foundation in cyberattacks, data security, and resilience frameworks. During my studies, I participated in multiple international exchange programs at École Normale Supérieure and the University of Helsinki, experiences that expanded my global perspective and enriched my interdisciplinary training.

My academic journey began at the University of Kansas, where I studied Data Analytics and Management. I worked as a Cybersecurity Consultant for EY after graduation. It was there that I developed my interest in the intersection of data, technology, and crime, combining my analytical skills with a growing curiosity about the darker side of digital transformation. Over time, this foundation evolved into a focus on cybercrime research, supported by my interdisciplinary background.

Outside of research, I am a sustainability enthusiast and an advocate for social change in my community. I enjoy connecting with peers over matcha, learning history, going to the theater, writing stories, and playing the guitar. I am always eager to learn from others’ perspectives and to share insights from my own journey in cybersecurity.