Fabian Wolff

Prof. Dr. Fabian Wolff is a Professor of Educational Psychology with a special focus on heterogeneity and inclusion at Bielefeld University, within the Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science and Department of Psychology. He leads the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group COMPASS and holds affiliations with university committees including the Faculty Conference and the Ethics Commission.

• Professor, Educational Psychology, Bielefeld University (2024–present)
• Junior Professor, University of Koblenz-Landau (2021–2024)
• Habilitation, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2018–2023)
• Doctorate in Psychology, Kiel (2016–2018)
• Diploma in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics, Kiel (2010–2016)

His research centers on the development of academic self-concepts, particularly through social, dimensional, and temporal comparison processes. He investigates competence and personality development in inclusive educational contexts and explores the digitalization of learning environments, including the use of telepresence robots and chatbots. His work integrates theoretical models such as the 2I/E model and dimensional comparison theory.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on comparison processes, self-concept dynamics, and the impact of educational technology. Key themes include interventions to boost self-concept, meta-analyses on chatbots, and longitudinal studies on comparison effects across domains. His research spans psychology, education, and technology, often employing quantitative and experimental methods.

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Prof. Wolff has supervised master’s theses and is actively involved in research funding, including two DFG-funded projects: Vergleichsprozesse bei der Ausbildung akademischer Selbstkonzepte (2026) and Das 2I/E-Modell: Die Integration temporaler Vergleiche in das I/E-Modell ("ZEIT") (2025). He has also led the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group COMPASS since 2022.

He is a key researcher in Unit 16 – Educational Psychology with Special Consideration of Heterogeneity and Inclusion. His work involves interdisciplinary collaborations and international research stays, including at the Australian Catholic University and the University of Maryland.