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Prof. Dr. Dimitri Ivanov

Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience (M.Sc.)

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Здравствуйте! Welcome to the science of the mind. Our mission is to train you to not just understand human behavior, but to apply that knowledge to create a better, more humane world.

Prof. Dr. Dimitri Ivanov

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Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience (M.Sc.)

  1. 01Advanced Cognitive Psychology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Cognitive Psychology

      The learner can you will gain the skills to not only analyze data but to use it to create powerful models that can guide strategic decisions, as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Cognitive Psychology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only analyze data but to use it to create powerful models that can guide strategic decisions, as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.

      The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of data-driven decision-making, as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of data-driven decision-making, as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of data-driven decision-making, as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Cognitive Psychology

      The learner can apply a method from Advanced Cognitive Psychology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Advanced Cognitive Psychology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Advanced Cognitive Psychology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Cognitive Psychology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Cognitive Psychology as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Cognitive Psychology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Cognitive Psychology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Cognitive Psychology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Cognitive Psychology as applied to Advanced Cognitive Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Cognitive Psychology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Advanced Cognitive Psychology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Cognitive Psychology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Advanced Cognitive Psychology to a new documented context.
  2. 02Neuroscience and Brain Imaging
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging

      The learner can explain the core terms of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.
    2. MethodsMethods in Neuroscience and Brain Imaging

      The learner can apply a method from Neuroscience and Brain Imaging to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Neuroscience and Brain Imaging to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Neuroscience and Brain Imaging to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Neuroscience and Brain Imaging for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Neuroscience and Brain Imaging as applied to Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Neuroscience and Brain Imaging for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging as applied to Neuroscience and Brain Imaging.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Neuroscience and Brain Imaging to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Neuroscience and Brain Imaging?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Neuroscience and Brain Imaging to a new documented context.
  3. 03Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

      The learner can explain the core terms of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.
    2. MethodsMethods in Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

      The learner can apply a method from Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making as applied to Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making as applied to Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Behavioral Science
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Behavioral Science

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Behavioral Science to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Behavioral Science to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Behavioral Science to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Behavioral Science for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Behavioral Science as applied to Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Behavioral Science for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science as applied to Research Seminar in Behavioral Science.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Behavioral Science to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Behavioral Science?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Behavioral Science to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Psychology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Psychology

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Psychology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Psychology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Psychology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Psychology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Psychology.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Psychology

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Psychology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Psychology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Psychology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Psychology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Psychology as applied to The Ethics of AI in Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Psychology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Psychology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Psychology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Psychology as applied to The Ethics of AI in Psychology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Psychology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Psychology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Psychology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Psychology to a new documented context.
  6. 06Optimization Workshops
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Optimization Workshops

      The learner can explain the core terms of Optimization Workshops.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Optimization Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Optimization Workshops.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Optimization Workshops.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Optimization Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Optimization Workshops.
    2. MethodsMethods in Optimization Workshops

      The learner can apply a method from Optimization Workshops to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Optimization Workshops to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Optimization Workshops to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Optimization Workshops for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Optimization Workshops as applied to Optimization Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Optimization Workshops for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Optimization Workshops

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Optimization Workshops against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Optimization Workshops as applied to Optimization Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Optimization Workshops against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Optimization Workshops to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Optimization Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Optimization Workshops to a new documented context.
  7. 07Data Modeling Case Studies
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Data Modeling Case Studies

      The learner can explain the core terms of Data Modeling Case Studies.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Data Modeling Case Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Data Modeling Case Studies.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Data Modeling Case Studies.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Data Modeling Case Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Data Modeling Case Studies.
    2. MethodsMethods in Data Modeling Case Studies

      The learner can apply a method from Data Modeling Case Studies to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Data Modeling Case Studies to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Data Modeling Case Studies to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Data Modeling Case Studies for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Data Modeling Case Studies as applied to Data Modeling Case Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Data Modeling Case Studies for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Data Modeling Case Studies

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Data Modeling Case Studies against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Data Modeling Case Studies as applied to Data Modeling Case Studies.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Data Modeling Case Studies against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Data Modeling Case Studies to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Data Modeling Case Studies?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Data Modeling Case Studies to a new documented context.
  8. 08Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians

      The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.
    2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians

      The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians as applied to Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians as applied to Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Applied Mathematicians to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology

The greatest tool we have is our own mind, and the greatest challenge is to understand how it works.

Prof. Dr. Dimitri Ivanov
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a psychologist who believes that the human mind is the most complex system we will ever study. My work focuses on understanding human behavior, from the neural basis of thought to the social dynamics of groups, using a data-driven, scientific approach.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Mind-Body Problem in the Digital Age' - An accessible essay on the intersection of cognitive psychology and AI. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Business Needs a Behavioral Scientist' - Discusses how behavioral science can be used to design more ethical and effective products and services. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health' - Presented at the International Conference on Behavioral Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of Cognitive Biases in Financial Decision-Making' - Published in the Journal of Behavioral Economics, this paper provides a framework for understanding how cognitive biases can impact financial decisions. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Clinical Psychology in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a psychology magazine on how data and AI are transforming clinical practice. <br> • Book: 'The Behavioral Scientist's Toolkit' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of behavioral science. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Russia, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Buddhi,' can instantly highlight key cognitive biases and emotional states in a dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfIvanovPsych · LinkedIn: /in/dimitriivanov · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Dimitri_Ivanov

Adaptive access

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