Matthias MorfeldView profile
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Professor Dr. Matthias Morfeld is a distinguished academic in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. With a robust background spanning health psychology, rehabilitation science, and inclusive education, he has established himself as a leading researcher in quality of life assessment and implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Dr. Morfeld earned his doctorate from Bielefeld University in 2003 with research focused on social inequality and well-being. His academic journey includes significant research positions at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and University of Bielefeld. His educational background spans sociology, public health, and health sciences, creating a multidisciplinary foundation for his current work. His research interests center on rehabilitation science methodology, particularly the SF-36/SF-12 health surveys, inclusive education practices, and the practical application of the ICF framework in real-world settings. Recent publications demonstrate a growing focus on inclusive education across multiple settings, from daycare centers to vocational training environments, with particular attention to bridging the gap between specialized and mainstream educational contexts. Professor Morfeld's publication record shows consistent productivity across rehabilitation science journals and books, with recent work increasingly focused on inclusive education implementation. His 2023-2025 publications reveal a strategic expansion into educational contexts while maintaining his methodological expertise in quality of life assessment. 3rd Poster Prize (with Methods Working Group of DGRW) at 16th Rehabilitation Science Colloquium, Berlin 2007 Zarnekow Prize for Rehabilitation Research for Young Researchers (with W. Bürger, S. Dietsche, 2002) Research Prize 2018 of Magdeburg-Stendal University (with Prof. Dr. MA Herzog) for 'IKKE - Inclusive Kitchen 4.0' project Professor Morfeld maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, particularly focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices in educational settings. His work with the Competence Center for Inclusive Education Saxony-Anhalt demonstrates commitment to translating research into practical applications that benefit both educators and learners. His supervisory approach appears to emphasize practical application of research findings in real-world rehabilitation and educational contexts. While specific laboratory information isn't provided, Professor Morfeld's work appears to be centered around collaborative research projects rather than a traditional laboratory setting. His projects often involve partnerships between academic institutions, vocational training centers, and educational facilities, reflecting his commitment to applied research that directly impacts educational and rehabilitation practices.