Denis Alekseevich Pozdnyakov

Denis Alekseevich Pozdnyakov is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science within National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), specifically in the Department of Software Engineering. He serves as the Academic Director for HSE's new Game and Digital Product Development bachelor's program, a unique interdisciplinary initiative combining design, programming, and business.

• 2007: Specialist degree in Organization Management from Moscow Financial and Industrial Academy
• 2025: Advanced training in software engineering educational modernization at HSE

His research interests focus on:

• Computer game development pedagogy
• Interactive learning systems
• Narrative design methodologies
• Product management frameworks
• Creative industries education

Recent scientific contributions include two book chapters on game development education. He actively contributes to educational program design, having co-authored the game FKN Go! registered with Rospatent in 2025, which serves both as a creative product and educational tool.

As industry expert, Pozdnyakov combines academic work with co-owning game studios Vintorog and Contrast Games, where he has developed a dozen commercial titles including Prime World, VRobot, and CreamSodaClub with VR components. He also mentors at Skolkovo Innovation Center and evaluates projects for ArtMasters and Start the Game competitions.