Melanie Misamer

Melanie Misamer serves as Professor for Methods and Concepts of Social Work in Health Promotion at the Faculty of Engineering and Health, HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Göttingen Health Campus). Her academic foundation includes a doctorate in Educational Psychology from Technical University of Braunschweig (2012-2018) and Social Work studies at University of Vechta (2006-2011).

Her research centers on power sensitivity in social work, developing theoretical frameworks and practical applications through multidimensional power concepts. Key contributions include creating measurement tools for power sensitivity, analyzing power dynamics in healthcare settings, and establishing evidence-based practices for professional conduct. Her work bridges social work theory with healthcare applications, focusing on ethical decision-making and reflective practice.

Recent publications reveal strong trends toward quantifying power sensitivity through large-scale studies (n=403 students, n=324 professionals) while developing practical screening tools. Her research spans healthcare social work, interprofessional cooperation, and power dynamics in educational contexts, with increasing emphasis on evidence-based methods and textbook development for professional training.

Misamer teaches across multiple programs including Master's in Health and Innovation in Social Work (MA GISA) and Bachelor's in Social Work in Healthcare (BA SAG), covering courses on power-sensitive leadership, social space design, and clinical psychology. Her professional activities include textbook authorship with Kohlhammer Verlag and conducting qualitative interviews with practitioners on power sensitivity implementation.