Elisabeth Hofer

Elisabeth Hofer is a Professor at the Institute for Chemistry Education, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna. She leads research on inclusive chemistry education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainable science pedagogy, focusing on barrier-free curriculum design and teacher professionalization.

• Current Roles: Professor and head of the Institute for Chemistry Education (since 2025).
• Prior Roles: Postdoctoral researcher and part-time lecturer at Leuphana University Lüneburg (2020–2025).

Educational Background: PhD in Natural Sciences (Chemistry Education, University of Vienna, 2020), Mag. rer. nat. in Chemistry Education (University of Graz, 2018).

Research Trends: Her 15 most recent articles emphasize inclusive pedagogy, sustainability integration, and teacher training for inquiry-based science education. Topics span chemical reactions, immunology misconceptions, systems thinking, and practical lab work for diverse learners.

Grants: Leads the PlanFoL project (2023–2026) on inclusive planning in inquiry learning, funded by the Joachim Herz Foundation.