- Educational software design and development
- Collaborative learning
- Computer game development education
- +۷ مورد دیگر
Maksimenkova Olga Veniaminovna is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) in Moscow. With over 20 years of scientific and teaching experience, she has been working at HSE since 2009. Her academic journey includes positions as Senior Lecturer, Researcher at the International Laboratory for Intelligent Systems and Structural Analysis, and Deputy Director of the Center for Strategic Analytics and Big Data. Dr. Maksimenkova holds a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree (2018) in Information Systems and Processes, with a dissertation on improving educational information systems based on life cycle models of control and measuring materials. She graduated from Moscow State Institute of Electronics and Mathematics in 2006 with a specialty in Applied Mathematics and the qualification of Mathematician-Engineer. Her extensive professional development includes numerous advanced training programs in educational technologies, software engineering, and emotional intelligence. Her research focuses on educational software design, collaborative learning methodologies, game development education, and adaptive learning systems. She has made significant contributions to the field of educational technology through her work on data science education, virtual reality applications, and computer-supported collaborative learning environments. Dr. Maksimenkova's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in software engineering education. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on game-based learning approaches, particularly using Unreal Engine for educational purposes. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of educational technology in software engineering contexts, with increasing attention to AI integration in educational settings. The publications show evolution from foundational work on educational software testing to more sophisticated applications involving game development, virtual reality, and adaptive learning systems. Honorary certificate of HSE University (March 2025) Gratitude from Higher School of Economics (December 2022) Multiple gratitudes from HSE University Vice-Rector (August 2021) Academic work bonus for six consecutive academic years (2013-2019) Inclusion in HSE University's high professional potential group (personnel reserve) Recognition in the Best Russian-language Scientific Works competition (2024) Dr. Maksimenkova actively supervises student course works and final qualification projects, and mentors graduate students. She has been instrumental in developing educational projects including the Summer School on Software Engineering and the GameDev Laboratory at ITHub College. Her grant activities include participation in the Microsoft Azure University Grant program (2016-2017) and various educational innovation projects at HSE University. She has coordinated teams for translating educational platforms and developed numerous educational materials for programming courses. As Academic Director of the Summer School on Software Engineering and Senior Analyst at the 'Vintorog' game development studio, Dr. Maksimenkova leads initiatives that bridge academic research with industry applications. She coordinates the OpenEdX-platform translation team and has been involved in developing educational games, including 'FCN Go!' released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Computer Science. Her laboratory work focuses on practical applications of game development principles in educational contexts, creating tools that enhance the learning experience through interactive technologies.








