Annabell Daniel

Prof. Dr. Annabell Daniel is a W2 Professor for General Pedagogy with a focus on empirical educational research at the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich). She has held this temporary professorship since 2021 and is also a Fellow at the College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (CIDER) since 2019. Her work primarily focuses on understanding educational inequalities and transitions through rigorous empirical research.

Dr. Daniel's academic journey includes:

• Doctorate in Educational Science from the Free University of Berlin (2017)
• MA in Educational Science with a focus on research and development from Georg-August-University Göttingen (2011)
• BA in Educational Science and Teaching, Learning and Training Psychology from the University of Erfurt (2009)

Professor Daniel's research centers on social educational inequalities, educational processes across the lifespan, and post-school transitions to studies and training. She investigates the consequences of dropping out of university and employs sophisticated methods of empirical-educational research. Her work often examines how social background influences educational pathways and outcomes, with particular attention to the mechanisms that perpetuate or mitigate educational disparities. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing educational transitions through quantitative methodologies and theoretical frameworks from sociology and psychology.

Her extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on educational inequality, particularly university dropouts and their labor market consequences, social disparities in higher education access, and the psychological mechanisms underlying educational decisions. Her research combines quantitative methodologies with theoretical frameworks to address complex questions about educational inequality and mobility, often employing experimental and quasi-experimental designs including factorial surveys with employers.

Professor Daniel is currently involved in two major research projects:

• "Student Exchange – Education without Borders" (providing scientific support for Volunta gGmbH's model project)
• "EQUAL-NET" (an interdisciplinary network of research-practice partnerships)

These projects align with her broader focus on creating more equitable educational pathways and understanding the structural factors that influence educational outcomes. Her work has significant implications for educational policy, particularly regarding interventions to reduce social inequalities in higher education access and improve outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.