Carmen Heckmann

Dr. Carmen Heckmann is a Researcher in the Department of Educational Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt. She has been operational manager of the Interdisciplinary College for University Didactics since October 2021, following over a decade as a Research Associate there.

Educational Background:

• Doctorate (Dr. phil.) in Psychology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2017)
• Diploma in Psychology from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg im Breisgau (2008)
• Therapeutic training in behavioral therapy (2008-2014)
• Advanced systemic concepts training (2008)
• Visiting student at Gothenburg University (2004-2005)

Research Focus: Her work centers on the development of teaching skills, video analysis methodologies in higher education, and practical cooperation frameworks in academic settings. Active in DFG-funded projects earlier in her career, she now contributes to university didactics through both research and operational leadership.

Professional Affiliations: Member of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) and German Society for Higher Education Didactics (DGHD).

Contact: Office hours: Thursdays 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Phone: +49-(0)69-798-35361 | Address: Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6, 60629 Frankfurt am Main, Room 5.G162