Haim Kurt

Prof. Dr. Haim Kurt serves as a Professor of Chemistry Education and Head of the Department of Science Education at the University of Education Upper Austria. He is also Director of the Science Didactics Centre and has held leadership roles in science education since 2013. His work focuses on fostering scientific creativity through innovative teaching methods like KLEx (Creative Solution-Oriented Experimentation) and flex-based learning frameworks. Born in Linz (1967), he holds degrees from the University of Vienna and has extensive teaching experience at secondary schools (1996–2011).

• Educational Background: Technical College (HTL), University of Vienna (Chemistry & Nutrition Education), Dissertation at Federal Office for Agricultural Biology and Research Institute for Agricultural Biotechnology
• Professional Development: Courses in Pedagogy, Science Didactics, Educational Management

Research interests include divergent problem-solving techniques, abstraction in science education, and creativity measurement. He co-authored textbooks such as Chemie Macchiato and Expedition Chemie, emphasizing accessible, visually engaging learning materials. Awards include the 2013 Didaktikerpreis from the Austrian Chemistry Teachers’ Association.

His advisory roles include the Open Lab Chemistry and Frauenfachakademie Mondsee. Recent work explores automated creativity assessment and semantic memory impacts of educational programs.