Daniel Sommerhoff

Daniel Sommerhoff is an Assistant Professor for Mathematics Education at Kiel University and Vice-Director of the Mathematics Education Department at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN Kiel). He holds a doctorate from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and has held leadership roles in academic administration, including Head of Student Affairs at the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics in Munich.

• Current positions: Assistant Professor (TT W2) at Kiel University (2021-present), Vice-Director at IPN Kiel (2021-present)
• Prior roles: Research Scientist at IPN (2020-2021), Deputy Professorship (W3) at University of Cologne (2019)

His research focuses on mathematical argumentation skills, the secondary-tertiary transition, and the impact of teacher enthusiasm on learning outcomes. He also explores video-based simulations for teacher diagnostics and digital learning progress monitoring.

Recent work includes collaborative projects like CoPLA (collaborative problem-solving in teacher education) and quopMATH (diagnostic test development). His publications at PME 48 and ICLS 2025 highlight trends in mathematics education and curriculum evolution in learning sciences.

• Notable awards: Doctoral fellowship from Bavaria's Elite Network (2013-2016), Deputy Professorship (W3) at University of Cologne (2019)

He supervises research teams at IPN and contributes to graduate program curricula analysis in the Learning Sciences field.