Astrid Müller

Prof. Dr. Astrid Müller is a professor at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specializing in German language didactics with a focus on literacy development and orthography. She holds a professorship in Educational Science, emphasizing didactics of German language and literature. Her work centers on reading promotion in secondary education and structural approaches to orthographic learning. She has led multiple DFG-funded projects, including studies on morphological awareness and interventions to improve reading skills in elementary students. Müller has supervised numerous PhD students and co-authored influential publications in journals like Praxis Deutsch and Unterrichtswissenschaft. She received the 2024 Friedrich Prize for German Didactics and serves on editorial boards such as Praxis Deutsch. Her research explores language structure's role in literacy, teacher training, and inclusive education strategies.

Her career includes teaching German and Russian, postdoctoral research at Hamburg University, and leadership roles in educational institutions. She has developed curricula and materials for literacy programs, including Rechtschreiben lernen. Key projects include the Hamburger Leseförderprojekt and studies on adult literacy for migrants. Müller's work bridges empirical research with practical classroom applications, emphasizing structured approaches to word recognition and spelling.

• Education: Promotion (PhD) in German Didactics from University of Greifswald (1992), postdoctoral research at Hamburg University (1994–1996).
• Research: Focuses on orthography, reading acquisition, and morphological awareness. Leads projects funded by German Research Foundation (DFG).
• Grants: Over €432k from DFG for studies on orthographic learning and migrant literacy. Collaborations include University of Bielefeld's 'Astro' project on literacy interventions.
• Professional Roles: Editor of Praxis Deutsch, member of academic committees, and jury chair for Friedrich Prize.

Her publications span textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes addressing grammar, spelling, and inclusive teaching methods. Ongoing supervision includes studies on grammatical uncertainties and case marking in German.