Claudia Quaiser-Pohl

Prof. Claudia Quaiser-Pohl is a Professor of Developmental Psychology and Psychological Diagnostics at the University of Koblenz, serving as Head of the Department of Developmental Psychology and Psychological Diagnostics and Vice President for Research and Transfer. She holds a Habilitation (2003) and PhD (1995) in Psychology, with prior studies in Human Medicine and Psychology. Her academic leadership roles include Dean of the Department of Educational Sciences (2014–2022) and Scientific Director of the Ada Lovelace Project (since 2010), promoting women in STEM. Her research focuses on spatial cognition, gender differences in STEM participation, and educational psychology, with over 150 publications. She has led initiatives like the Women Career Center and the Graduate School of Gender Research. Her work integrates cross-cultural perspectives, diversity management, and digital education challenges.

Educational Background:

• Habilitation in Psychology, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (2003)
• PhD in Philosophy (summa cum laude), Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (1995)
• Diploma in Psychology (very good), University of Bonn (1990)
• Undergraduate studies in Psychology, Philipps University Marburg (1984–1987)

Research Interests:

• Developmental and spatial cognition
• Gender differences in STEM education and careers
• Educational technology and digitalization in schools
• Cross-cultural psychology, especially in Kenya and Poland
• Mentoring and diversity management in academic contexts

Leadership & Initiatives:

• Scientific Director, Ada Lovelace Project (Rhineland-Palatinate STEM Women Hub)
• Women Career Center at University of Koblenz-Landau
• Graduate School of Gender Research (2016–2020)

Recent Research Trends: Focus on mental rotation performance across ages/genders, digital interventions for smartphone addiction, and cultural influences on psychological constructs. Recent studies explore STEM participation barriers for women and the role of spatial skills in educational outcomes.

Grants & Advising: Led multiple funded projects on gender equality in STEM and educational digitization. Advised doctoral candidates in the ProBi Doctoral Program in Educational Research (2016–2021).

Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams in the Ada Lovelace Project and collaborates with institutions in Ghana, Kenya, and the US (e.g., Harvard, MIT).