Lars Ingver Höft

Lars Ingver Höft is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel, Germany, specializing in Chemistry Education. His work bridges educational psychology, digital technologies, and STEM teacher development.

• Education: Doctorate in Chemistry (2020), Master’s (2015) and Bachelor’s (2012) in Chemistry and Physics from Kiel University.

Research Interests focus on:

• Using artificial intelligence for automated diagnostic tools to assess student performance.
• Investigating motivational factors in learning, including conscientiousness and task interest.
• Enhancing teachers' professional vision through virtual reality environments.

Recent Publications highlight trends in:

• AI-driven feedback mechanisms in digital learning environments.
• Emotional responses to constructive feedback and their impact on motivation.
• Keystroke logging to analyze engagement in automated feedback systems.

Projects include:

• GENIUS (Generative Intelligence in Schools),
• DigiProMIN (Digital Professional Development for STEM Teachers),
• DARIUS (VR-based Argumentation Instruction in Science).