Björn Paape

Dr. Björn Paape is an Adjunct Professor at RWTH Aachen University's School of Business and Economics, specializing in Economics Didactics. He also holds guest professorships at the University of Maribor (Slovenia) and DHBW Lörrach. His work bridges economic theory and pedagogy, with a focus on vocational education systems and European integration.

• Education: Business Administration (University of Paderborn, University of Cologne), Europastudien (RWTH Aachen), Ph.D. in Pedagogy and Philosophy (RWTH Aachen).

His research interests include Economics Didactics, comparative education systems, and European economic integration. Recent publications examine sustainability education in vocational curricula, learner activation techniques, and ECVET credit systems. His work spans empirical studies on Bloom's taxonomy, social inequality in tertiary education, and EU policy analysis.

Notable scientific awards include an honorary doctorate from the University of Maribor (2014). Collaborations with Dr. Christoph Maus and Dr. Iwona Kiereta dominate his publications, reflecting sustained partnerships in educational research. The Didactics of Economics team at RWTH Aachen disseminates his contributions through teaching materials and conferences.