Andreas Nehring

Prof. Dr. Andreas Nehring is a Professor for Science Education (Chemistry focus) at Leibniz University Hannover. He holds roles in the Executive Board of the Institute of Science Education and chairs the Department of Chemistry Education. His work bridges chemistry didactics, inclusive education, and AI-driven learning innovations.

Education:

• PhD in Natural Sciences (2015), Humboldt University Berlin
• Studies in French and Chemistry (2003–2009), Humboldt and Technical Universities Berlin

Research Focus:

• Inclusive teaching through multiprofessional collaboration
• Artificial intelligence in STEM education
• Scientific reasoning competencies
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation
• Video-based teacher training

Publications & Projects:

• Leads initiatives like VirtU-net Chemistry (virtual classroom observations)
• Conducts studies on instructional quality and AI-based analytics
• Explores climate literacy and social media misinformation

Grants & Collaborations:

• BMBF-funded projects on inclusive learning units
• Industry partnerships (e.g., Chemical Industry Fund)
• International collaborations with US and Swiss institutions

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Institute for Science Education's Chemistry Education Section, leading interdisciplinary research groups.