Florian Müller

Florian Müller is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Teaching and School Development (IUS) at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt. His research focuses on learning motivation, interest, and emotions in education, with a particular emphasis on teacher training and university pedagogy. He has led key projects like Career Counselling for Teachers (CCT) and contributes to understanding the intersection of autonomy support, basic psychological needs, and educational outcomes.

• Education: Master's in Educational Sciences (University of Munich), Ph.D. (Habilitation) in Educational Science.
• Roles: Former Head of IUS (2020-2023), Chair of the Austrian Society for Research and Development in Education (ÖFEB) (2015-2019), and active in editorial boards for journals like Journal for Educational Research Online.

Müller’s work bridges self-determination theory with practical applications in teacher education, including methodological training and statistics. His recent publications analyze motivation in music instruction, pandemic-related remote learning, and longitudinal trends in pre-service teacher retention, often employing person-centered approaches to identify motivational profiles.

He is involved in advisory roles for educational initiatives such as the Austrian Social Data Archive (AUSSDA) and structured doctoral programs like 'Education & Transformation.' His leadership in projects like eLABoration Wood and TEDCA underscores his commitment to evidence-based educational reform.