Astrid Selder

Prof. Dr. Astrid Selder serves as Dean and Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Kempten University of Applied Sciences. She leads academic programs including Bachelor's degrees in Gerontological Nursing and Therapy, Health Management, Health Economics, Nursing, Social Work (with youth work specialization), Social Management, and Social Economics, alongside a Master's program in Management in the Social and Health Services sector.

Her research focuses on health services organization and design, intersecting with gerontology and social work systems. The faculty hosts specialized research units including the AAL Living Lab for ambient assisted living technologies, the Institute for Health and Generations (IGG), and the Competence Center for Empirical Youth Work and Social Research, driving innovation in health and social service delivery.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Student advising details and research grants remain unspecified. The faculty actively promotes student well-being through initiatives like "study well" mental health support, physical activity programs ("STUDIEREN BEWEGT"), and substance use awareness ("UNabhängig").