Benjamin Rott

Prof. Dr. habil. Benjamin Rott is a Professor of Mathematics and its Didactics at the University of Cologne's Institute for Mathematics Education. His work focuses on mathematics education, problem-solving pedagogy, and teacher development. He has been recognized with the 2021 Professor of the Year award in Humanities/Social Sciences from the UNICUM Foundation.

Research interests include teacher communication skills, inclusive education practices, digital technology integration, and creativity in mathematical problem-solving. His recent studies explore AI's role in education and the efficacy of professional development programs for educators. He leads a multi-method research group analyzing teaching practices in problem-solving contexts and publishes extensively on mathematics curriculum design.

Publications (2023-2025) highlight analyses of central examinations, problem-posing tasks, and the impact of mindset states on learning. His work bridges theory and practice through empirical studies on pre-service teacher competencies and classroom engagement strategies. Consultations are conducted via Zoom due to current protocols.

• Key areas: Mathematics didactics, teacher education, educational technology
• Recent projects: AI in math instruction, problem-solving lesson analysis
• Awards: UNICUM Foundation's 2021 Professor of the Year