I’m Carlos Mauricio Díaz-Nissen, Ph.D.
About
I am a Psychologist from the University of Antioquia, Colombia. I hold a Master degree in Cognition and Communication from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. I have centred my studies on research in media psychology, particularly video games and cognition. I have ten years of experience in research in the fields of Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, and Media Psychology.
You can also find me online under other names, such as DrKryoDrage, or Isdrage. Or under my former name Carlos Mauricio Castaño Díaz
My Experience
Roles & Responsibilities
Assistant professor
December 2022 - Present
Assistant professor at the University of Aalborg. Institute of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology (CREATE). Teacher in the Medialogy programs.
External examiner
External examiner for Master Theses at the Masters in Communication, University of Gothenburg.
July 2022
Senior Lecturer
October 2021 - June 2022
Senior Lecturer at the Masters in Communication. Department of Applied IT. University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Teaching courses in Interpersonal Communication, Research Methodologies, and co-teaching Digital Rhetoric and Digital Communication. Masters' theses supervisor.
Consultant
February 2022 - Present
Research consultant for the project Research consultant for the project 'Stopp! Min Kropp!'. Rädda Barnen, Sweden.
YouTuber
January 2021- Present
Creator of videos on game analysis where I do Game Based Learning, and Scientific Communication on Psychology, Anthropology, Design, and sometimes other Sciences.
This channel is directed to gamers, parents, and teachers wanting to use games for serious purposes, or people who want to know more about the Psychology behind games. https://www.youtube.com/DrKryoDrage
Streamer
March 2020 - Present
Affiliated Twitch Streamer at https://www.twitch.tv/drkryodrage. Streaming games while talking about Psychology, Anthropology, Game studies, Design, and other interests.
Tutor in statistics with JASP
Virksomhedspraktik at DPU under coordination of Prof. Andreas Lieberoth. Helping students of Educational Psychology with data analysis for their final assignment
April 2021 - May 2021
Postdoctoral researcher
July 2017 - August 2020
Postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University, ScienceAtHome group, as lead psychologist in the creation of the game 'Skill Lab: Science Detective', working the game design and cognitive evaluation fronts.
Cognitive psychology, media psychologists, and ethics for studies within humanities assessor.
Also worked with Citizen Science and SciComm
Lecturer
October 2015 - April 2016
Lecturer of the course 'Introduction to learning, instruction, training and technology' at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Lecturer
April 2014 - October 2014
Designer and lecturer of the course 'Game design for Learning and Training' at Katholische Stiftungshochschule München.
Educational game designer
June 2009 - July 2010
Researcher and game designer for the program “Aprende a Aprender” (Learn to learn). Educational game designer. Game analyst. Educational videogame designer. Evaluation system designer. Evaluation system analyst.
Research assistant
August 2008 - December 2008
Research Assistant at the Research Centre in Psychology, Cognition, and Culture -University of Valle, Colombia. Data bases Analyst. Revision of texts for its publications. Revision of theoretical backgrounds for researching. PhD and Masters Students’ Assistant.
Research assistant
July 2007 - June 2008
Research Assistant at the Research group in Cognitive Psychology - University of Antioquia. Data bases Analyst, Data bases designer, Application of Psychological tests, Training in development scale application. Text revision for publication and of theoretical framework creation for researching. Research text writing for publication.
Data analyst
April 2006 - August 2006
Data Analyst, database design for the project “Convivencia pacífica mediante el fortalecimiento de la resiliencia en el municipio de envigado”
Administrative assistant
Design and administration of the webpage of the Department of Psychology of the University of Antioquia. Data bases design and administration. Administrative Assistant
January 2005 - June 2007
Academics
Learning and Living
Postdoc. Psychological Game Design and Serious Games for Citizen Science.
July 2017 - August 2020
Postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, as PO, PI, game designer, methodological research designer and supervisor, theoretical architect, and ethical advisor of the game 'Skill Lab: Science Detective'.
Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences.
October 2013 - February 20017
Cum Laude Ph.D. in The Learning Sciences at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München -Faculty of Psychology- and the Katholische Stifthochschule München -Faculty of Social work-.
REASON program. In association with the Elite Network of Bavaria and The Munich Center of the Learning Sciences.
MA in Cognition and Communication
August 2010 - May 2012
Master of Arts in Cognition and Communication with emphasis on game design and game analysis at the University of Copenhagen. Faculty of Humanities. Copenhagen, Denmark.
Psychologist
January 2004 - June 2010
Full degree psychologist. Homologated in Denmark under the title of 'Psykolog' (Cand. Mag. Psykologi). Emphasis in Cognitive Psychology, Media Psychology and Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Systems' Engineering
January 2002 - December 2003
Student of System's Engineering at the University of Antioquia, Colombia.
I studied two years and dropped out to change my career to Psychology.
Skill Set
What I Do
Through my educational and professional experiences, I’ve had the opportunity to build a strong, diverse skill set that has proven to be an asset in many different situations. Read below to learn more.
Qualitative research methods
Proficient in data gathering techniques such as ethnomethodology, structured interviews and semi-structured interviews.
Proficient in Analytic techniques such as content analysis, discourse analysis, and social representations.
Quantitative research methods
Proficient in correlational, descriptive, psychometric, and eye-tracking analysis. Proficient in Data analysis with R.
Methodological toolbox
Proficient on methodological research designs such as Exploratory, Documental, Experimental, Quasi-experimental, intervention/impact, microgenetic, and mixed methods research.
Design scholar
Proficient in the psychological principles of design and game design. Game designer of serious games.
Teaching
Proficient in teaching, I follow the principles of Multimedia-based learning, problem-based learning, the ARIPE method, and meaningful learning.
Media and game analysis and rhetoric
Highly proficient in game and media analysis from different perspectives, ranging from psychological to socio-political, to from narratives and game mechanics
Highlighted articles
My portfolio showcases a handful of my publications. Take a look to get a sense of my skills, experience and approach. To learn more about a specific project, feel free to contact me directly.
Exploratory Study on the Psychological Health of People Under Isolation During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Díaz, C., Berrío, N., Alba-Marrugo, M., Sánchez, J., Marín-Cortés, A. and Tungjitcharoen, W. (2022). Revista Colombiana de Psicología 31(2).
https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/89960
Conceptual review on scientific reasoning and scientific thinking
Díaz, C., Dorner, B., Hussmann, H. & Strijbos J. (2021). Current Psychology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01786-5
More than Data Gatherers: Exploring Player Experience in a Citizen Science Game
Díaz, C., Ponti, M., Haikka, P., Basaiawmoit, R. & Sherson, J. (2019) Quality and User Experience 5(1). https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs41233-019-0030-8
Eppur si Muove: Considerations in the research of commercial video games
Díaz, C., Dorner, B., Hussmann, H., & Strijbos, J. (2016). VS-Games 2016. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications. IEEE and ENTI.
http://vsgames2016.com/proceedings/papers/pid1178404.pdf
Scientific Heroes: Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas foster players' hypothetico-deductive reasoning
Díaz, C., Dorner, B., Hussmann, H., & Strijbos, J. (2015). CHI PLAY 2015. Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play. ACM.
http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=2793107&CFID=765331085&CFTOKEN=20065470
Art video games: Ritual communication of feelings in the digital era
Díaz, C. & Tungjitcharoen, W. (2015). Art Video Games: Ritual Communication of Feelings in the Digital Era. Games and Culture, 10(1), 3-34. http://gac.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/11/05/1555412014557543.abstract
Defining and characterizing the concept of Internet Meme
Castaño, D., C.M. (2013). Defining and characterizing the concept of Internet Meme. Revista CES Psicología, 6(2), 82-104 http://revistas.ces.edu.co/index.php/psicologia/article/view/2642
Recognitions & Awards
Outstanding academic achievement within the Elite Network of Bavaria
2017
Honorific mention: Cum Laude Ph.D. in Learning Sciences.
2017
Denmark Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students
2010
Planning and pattern finding in Ôkami
Exploration, aesthetics, and wholesomeness in New Pokémon Snap
Assimilation, Accommodation, and Creativity in World of Goo
