Alexander Strahl

Alexander Strahl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials at the University of Salzburg, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences. He specializes in physics and chemistry education, with a strong emphasis on didactics, teacher training, and innovative teaching methodologies. His work bridges theoretical research and practical classroom applications, focusing on improving science education through interdisciplinary, context-based, and digital approaches.

His research interests include physics education, science didactics, digital learning, gender in science, scientific literacy, and the use of film and literature in science instruction. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects such as CO2BS – Coole Bäume und Sensoren and INTER-DI-KO, which promote interdisciplinary and research-based learning. His extensive publication record includes over 149 works in journals, books, and conference proceedings, covering topics from formula perception in physics to emotion regulation in science classrooms.

His recent publications highlight trends in digital scaffolding, student motivation, interdisciplinary STEM projects, and the role of context in science learning. These works reflect a strong commitment to evidence-based teaching, cognitive aspects of learning, and inclusive education. He frequently collaborates with researchers across disciplines and institutions, emphasizing collaborative and applied research.

• Comenius-EduMedia-Siegel (2020)
• Polytechnik-Preis 2022
• Kulturfonds der Stadt Salzburg: Kinder- und Jugendprojektpreis 2020
• LehrLEO 2014
• Posterpreis (2022)

He actively supervises and mentors students, though specific advisees are not listed. He is involved in numerous academic and outreach activities, including organizing conferences, public science events, and media contributions on topics like thermal insulation and physics in martial arts. He is also engaged in third-mission activities such as the Physics Advent Calendar and MINT:labs, promoting science to broader audiences.