Markus Spitzer

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Markus Spitzer serves as an Assistant Professor at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg within the Faculty of Philosophy I, specifically in the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Digital Learning. His office is located at Emil-Abderhalden-Str. 9 (Room EA9/OG 006), Halle (Saale).

His research spans cognitive psychology and educational technology with core interests in:

• Cognitive control mechanisms and mental effort allocation
• Human decision-making processes
• Digital learning environments and intelligent tutoring systems
• Numerical development in learners
• Analysis of large-scale educational data assessments

Current thesis topics under his supervision explore AI's role in myth detection by language models, curiosity triggers, and digital platform interventions in mathematics education.

Dr. Spitzer maintains active academic engagement through direct student supervision for Bachelor's and Master's theses, though no formal advisee lists or scientific awards are publicly documented in the provided materials.