Denise Demski

Dr. Denise Demski is a Researcher in the School Research Group at Ruhr University Bochum's Institute of Educational Science. She has held academic roles since 2006, including a temporary W3 professorship in Educational Science at the University of Koblenz-Landau (2019-2021). Her work focuses on evidence-based school development, educational systems, and digital learning in second-chance education. She earned her doctorate in 2016 on evidence-based management paradigms in schools and has a social sciences degree from the University of Duisburg-Essen (2006).

Her research projects include federally funded initiatives like DigiGO (Digital Learning in Second-Chance Education) and ABBAUBAR (reducing educational barriers). She has published extensively on school development, teacher collaboration, and multilingual education. Her work bridges educational policy, school culture, and practical implementation challenges.

Key areas of contribution include analyzing the role of data-driven decision-making in schools, language-sensitive pedagogy, and hybrid learning models during crises. She collaborates with institutions like the Mercator Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.