Laura Zapfe

Dr. Laura Zapfe is a Researcher at the Institute of Political Science and Sociology within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg. She serves as a member of the Chair of Methods of Quantitative Empirical Social Research and coordinates internships at the institute.

• Academic Affiliation: University of Würzburg
• Research Focus: Social inequalities, educational equity, and sustainability research
• Teaching: Supervision of quantitative-empirical theses and organization of international summer modules
• Committee Roles: Member of the Gender Working Group and IPS leadership team

Research Interests center on educational inequalities, particularly in sustainability contexts. Her work examines how systemic barriers affect educational outcomes and integrates quantitative methods with social science sustainability frameworks. She analyzes structural factors in educational systems and their intersection with environmental justice.

Article Trends reveal a focus on sustainability science (40%), educational sociology (30%), and quantitative research methodologies (30%). Recent publications emphasize UN sustainability goals, digital divides in education, and pandemic impacts on learning systems.

Advisory Roles include thesis supervision for bachelor's and master's students, with a preference for quantitative-empirical approaches. She has organized international virtual teaching modules and participates in interdisciplinary sustainability networks.