Eva Maria Lohner

Dr. Eva Maria Lohner is a professor in the Department of Social Pedagogy at the Institute of Educational Science, University of Tübingen. Since January 2023, she has held a professorship at the Evangelical University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg while remaining affiliated with Tübingen until 2026. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in social pedagogy.

• PhD in Social Sciences (2019), University of Tübingen
• Graduate in Education (2009), with focus on social pedagogy
• Further training as systemic family therapist (2021) and systemic consultant (2008)

Her research centers on care ethics, gender-sensitive practices, and biographical approaches in social work. She explores the theory-practice nexus in youth welfare systems and systemic methods in higher education. Her publications emphasize qualitative methodologies and systemic interventions for vulnerable populations.

Recent collaborative articles (2021–2022) analyze care work in hospice settings, community-based social pedagogy, and digital transformations in counseling education. Earlier works focus on feminist critiques of youth work (2016) and preventative strategies for eating disorders (2012).

• Member of German Society for Educational Science (Social Pedagogy Commission)
• Member of German Society for Systemic Therapy, Counseling, and Family Therapy
• Board member of Tübingen Initiative for Girls' Work e.V.