Thomas Pfeffer

Thomas Pfeffer is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Center for Learning Systems Design and Transformation. His work focuses on education policy, migration studies, and digital transformation in higher education. He leads and contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as the evaluation of Austria's Engineer Act 2017 and research on skills development for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Research Interests: His research emphasizes validation of non-formal/informal learning, migration integration policies, and the impact of digitalization on educational systems. Key areas include competency recognition frameworks, refugee labor market integration, and institutional resilience in universities.

Grants/Projects: Principal Investigator for projects like 'EvaluatING – Evaluation of the Engineer Act 2017' (2019–2024) and 'Skills 2030 for SDGs' (2023). Also led initiatives on peer reviews in employment policies and national validation strategies.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Center for Learning Systems Design and Transformation, collaborating on educational technology and policy analysis. Engaged in interfaculty research on cohesion and sustainable societies.