معرفی
Sergey Rostislavovich Yagolkovsky is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where he has been working since 2005. With 22 years of scientific and teaching experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in creativity research, psychology of thinking, and innovation studies. His academic journey spans multiple disciplines, reflecting his diverse educational background in psychology, natural sciences, and engineering.
- 2011: Academic title of Associate Professor
- 2005: Candidate of Psychological Sciences from Lomonosov Moscow State University
- 2001: MSc from University of Manchester
- 2001: Psychology degree from Moscow State University
- 1988: Engineering degree from Minsk Radiotechnical Institute
Professor Yagolkovsky's research focuses on creativity, innovative thinking, and cognitive processes. His work explores functional fixedness, group creativity, and methods for developing creative abilities. He has developed approaches to stimulate creativity through semantic priming and naming objects, and has investigated cultural variations in creative evaluation. His research bridges psychology, cognitive science, and organizational behavior, examining how creativity manifests in educational, professional, and digital contexts.
His extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on creativity assessment and enhancement, with recent work exploring AI applications in creativity evaluation and cross-cultural perspectives on creative thinking. His research demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers from UAE, France, and Germany.
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the journal 'Psychology. Journal of the Higher School of Economics' since 2010
- Senior Researcher at the Cognitive Research Laboratory (2011-2020)
- Recipient of multiple awards including 'Best Teacher' (2014-2020) and the 'Recognition Medal' for 15 years of service
Professor Yagolkovsky actively contributes to academic life through conference participation and editorial work. His teaching covers creativity, innovative thinking, and psychology courses across multiple disciplines, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His research on functional fixedness has particular practical applications in educational and organizational settings seeking to enhance creative problem-solving abilities.
