Elena Makarova

Prof. Dr. Elena Makarova serves as the Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Basel and holds a professorship there since January 1, 2019. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Vienna (2014–2017) and the University of Teacher Education of the FHNW (2017–2019). Her work bridges empirical research and practical applications in education, focusing on equity, diversity, and digital transformation.

• Education: Studied pedagogy and Slavic/Russian philology at the University of Bern, completed her doctorate in educational science (2007) and habilitation (2014) there.
• Research Leadership: Leads projects on gender equality in education, values education, career orientation for youth, and digitalization in teaching.
• Awards & Roles: Fellow of IAIR, member of national educational advisory boards, and active in developing gender-sensitive career guidance tools.