Sebastian Schmid

Dr. Sebastian Schmid is a researcher at the Institute of Educational Science within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Regensburg since 2013. Previously, he held postdoctoral and academic positions at Bielefeld University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and the University of Mannheim.

• PhD (2008) in Psychology from the University of Mannheim
• Diplom (2002) in Psychology from Goethe University Frankfurt

His research focuses on epistemological beliefs, scientific literacy, and motivational interference in learning contexts, with an emphasis on action-theoretical perspectives. He leads third-party funded projects like ASTRALITE (Assessment and Training of Scientific Literacy) and KOSWO (Student competencies in scientific literature handling).

Recent publications analyze argument evaluation strategies, motivational conflicts in learning, and training interventions for argumentative thinking. His work spans cross-cultural studies, educational interventions, and cognitive processes in academic settings.