Derrick is a Ph.D. Candidate in Systems Design Engineering, collaborating with Dr. Lennart E. Nacke and Dr. Oliver Schneider. His research primarily focuses on the social dynamics in multiplayer exercise games ("exergames") and their impact on the player experience. Beyond his work on exergaming, Derrick is also interested in enhancing the game experience through juicy elements such as narrative and audiovisual stimuli, as well as advanced technology including generative AI. He is a current holder of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship in Science & Technology.