Annika Wilmers

Prof. Dr. Annika Wilmers is a Professor for Societal Responsibility at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, jointly affiliated with the Department of Social Work and Health and the School of Personal Development and Education (ScoPE). She concurrently serves as a Researcher at the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education. Her academic trajectory includes a doctorate in Modern and Contemporary History from the University of Tübingen, recognized with the Prix Emile et Aline Mayrisch, and roles such as Coordinator of the BMBF meta-project "Digitalisation in Education."

Her research explores societal transformation processes, social movements, and evidence-based education policy. Key domains include:

• Methodologies for research syntheses in educational technology
• International comparative studies on teacher preparedness and digital equity
• Youth activism in climate education and democratic participation

Her publications (2021–2025) emphasize digital pedagogy, teacher support for marginalized groups, and knowledge transfer frameworks. Trends include rigorous meta-analyses of digital inclusion, cross-sectoral competency development, and policy-practice alignment in European education.

Awards:

• Prix Emile et Aline Mayrisch – Mention Spéciale (Doctoral Thesis Award)

She coordinates multidisciplinary projects like Digi-EBF, focusing on Open Science and stakeholder engagement. No student advisories are listed, but she mentors through EU/OECD networks and editorial roles for journals including the Nordic Journal for Systematic Reviews in Education.