Jan-Bennet Voltmer

Jan-Bennet Voltmer is a Lecturer in Social Psychology at the Distance University's Faculty of Psychology. His academic career includes a Dr. phil. in Business Psychology from Leuphana University (2020), M.Sc. in Psychology from TU Braunschweig (2013), and B.Sc. in Business Psychology from Leuphana (2011).

Research focuses on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), student diversity effects, and gendered mental labor. Notable projects include the DivAdapt study analyzing diversity in CSCL groups and a systematic review on unpaid cognitive labor disparities. He teaches empirical research methods (R workshops) and coordinates the M6b internship program.

Recent work explores social identity threat in online learning environments, the role of communication tools in group cohesion, and the cognitive dimensions of household labor division. His articles consistently address intersectional diversity impacts and methodological innovations like topic modeling for educational data analysis.

Award-winning TRUST teaching intervention (2024) demonstrates his commitment to intrinsic motivation in medical education. Presentations span interdisciplinary venues including FGSP conferences and CATALPA research clusters.