About
Professor David-Samuel Di Fuccia serves as Head of Chemistry Education at the Institute of Chemistry, University of Kassel. His academic career spans nearly two decades with consistent scholarly output in the field of chemistry education.
His research focuses on:
- Diagnosis of students' understanding of chemistry at schools and universities
- Development of context-oriented chemistry teaching material
- Implementation of context-oriented chemistry teaching approaches
Professor Di Fuccia's scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to making chemistry education more relevant and accessible through innovative teaching methods. His recent research explores virtual reality applications in chemistry education, mathematical modeling in chemistry lessons, and the integration of contemporary scientific research into classroom teaching. His publications reveal a consistent emphasis on connecting chemistry concepts to real-world contexts and developing meaningful assessment approaches that move beyond traditional testing methods.
Collaboration is central to his research approach, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues including Frevert, Goldhausen, Lin-Klitzing, and Gaube on numerous projects focused on chemistry education reform and teacher development.
