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PhD Researcher | Game-Based Learning, Behavioral Research & Qualitative Methods | 10 Peer-Reviewed Publications

Profile Summary

I'm a researcher with a PhD from Politecnico di Torino specializing in game-based learning, motivation theory, and complex problem-solving — with 10 peer-reviewed publications in Q1 journals including Multimedia Tools & Applications, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, and International Journal of Qualitative Methods. My research sits at the intersection of psychology, HCI, and learning science. I work fluently across qualitative and quantitative methods: systematic reviews, content analysis, theoretical framework development, case studies, and survey design. I've used NVivo for qualitative data analysis and have deep experience synthesizing large bodies of literature into clear, structured outputs. Beyond academic research, I've applied this work in real industry contexts — including a research-backed white paper on gamified workforce development used by a US client for investor pitches, and collaborative grant proposals for the EFSD/Novo Nordisk and Horizon Europe funding programmes. I'm available for: systematic literature reviews, qualitative data analysis (NVivo), survey design, academic writing and editing, research consulting, grant proposal support, and white papers. Fast turnaround. Publication-ready output. Competitive rates.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ★ Human-Computer Interactions (HCI)
• ★ Curriculum Planning & Development
• ☆ Decision Science
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management
• ☆ Cognitive Science
• ☆ Design Thinking
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research User Research, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Concept Development, Prototyping

Work Experience

Learning Experience Designer & Game Design Consultant

LEAD Program in Business

January 2023 - December 2024

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

Politecnico di Torino

January 2021 - August 2023

Teaching Assistant/Lecturer

University of Huddersfield

January 2015 - December 2020

Education

PhD

Politecnico di Torino

September 2016 - August 2023

BA (Hons) First Class

University of Huddersfield

September 2012 - September 2016

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dimitar Gyaurov, Carlo Fabricatore, Andrea Bottino (2025). Entertainment games for complex problem-solving: A systematic review of design frameworks and the development of design guidelines . Computers in Human Behavior Reports.

Dimitar Gyaurov, Francesco Strada, Maria Ximena Lopez, Carlo Fabricatore, Alysson Diniz dos Santos, Edoardo Battegazzorre, Andrea Bottino (2023). Leveraging a collaborative augmented reality serious game to promote sustainability awareness, commitment and adaptive problem-management . International Journal of Human-Computer Studies.

Dimitar Gyaurov, Carlo Fabricatore, Andrea Bottino (2022). Features of Entertainment Digital Games for Learning and Developing Complex Problem-Solving Skills: A Protocol for a Systemic Review . International Journal of Qualitative Methods.

Carlo Fabricatore and Dimitar Gyaurov and Ximena Lopez(2019). An exploratory study of the relationship between meaning-making and quality in games . Multimedia Tools and Applications. 78. (10). p. 13539--13564. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Fabricatore, C., Gyaurov, D., Lopez, X.(2019). An exploratory study of the relationship between meaning-making and quality in games . Multimedia Tools and Applications. 78. (10). p. 13539-13564.

BOOK CHAPTER

(2021). Development of an Instrument to Analyse Gameplay Features Promoting Complex Problem-Solving Conditions . Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Games Based Learning ECGBL 2021.

Dimitar Gyaurov, Carlo Fabricatore, Ximena Lopez(2020). Rethinking Serious Games Design in the Age of COVID-19: Setting the Focus on Wicked Problems . 243--259Springer International Publishing

CPS-GBL Framework to Evaluate Game Systems Promoting Intrinsically-Motivating Complex Problem-Solving Processes @inproceedings{2020, doi = {10.34190/gbl.20.107}, url = {https://doi.org/10.34190%2Fgbl.20.107}, year = 2020, publisher = {{ACI}}, title = {{CPS}-{GBL} Framework to Evaluate Game Systems Promoting Intrinsically-Motivating Complex Problem-Solving Processes}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 13th {EuropeanConference} on Game Based Learning}} . Proceedings of the 13th EuropeanConference on Game Based Learning.

An Analysis Instrument for Gameplay Information Flows Supporting Sustainability Complex Problem-Solving @inproceedings{2019, doi = {10.34190/gbl.19.171}, url = {https://doi.org/10.34190%2Fgbl.19.171}, year = 2019, month = {oct}, publisher = {{ACPI}}, title = {An Analysis Instrument for Gameplay Information Flows Supporting Sustainability Complex Problem-Solving}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Game Based Learning}} . Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Game Based Learning.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Gyaurov, D., Fabricatore, C., Bottino, A.(2021). Development of an instrument to analyse gameplay features promoting complex problem-solving conditions . Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning. 2021-September. p. 296-305.

Gyaurov, D., Fabricatore, C., Lopez, X.(2020). CPS-GBL framework to evaluate game systems promoting intrinsically-motivating complex problem-solving processes . Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning. 2020September. p. 220-228.

Gyaurov, D., Fabricatore, C., Lopez, X.(2019). An analysis instrument for gameplay information flows supporting sustainability complex problem-solving . Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning. 2019-October. p. 863-871.

BOOK

Fabricatore, C., Gyaurov, D., Lopez, X.(2020). Rethinking Serious Games Design in the Age of COVID-19: Setting the Focus on Wicked Problems . Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics). 12434 LNCS. p. 243-259.