Bernd Zinn

Bernd Zinn is a full-time Professor at the University of Stuttgart, serving as Managing Director of the Institute of Educational Science and Dean of Studies for Vocational Education, Technology Education, and the NwT teaching degree. His research spans teaching-learning research, digital educational technologies, and inclusion in vocational settings.

• Key Research Areas: Virtual Reality (VR) applications in education, epistemological beliefs, STEM competence development, inclusive pedagogy, AI integration in teacher training, and international vocational Education.
• Recent Trends: Focus on VR stress analysis for teachers, AI chatbot usage in academia, and digital competence assessments.

Scientific Distinctions: Awarded the Hans-Messer Prize (1996) and Ludwig-Lenz Foundation Award (2002-2003), with a 'magna cum laude' dissertation.