Frank Eger

Prof. Dr. Frank Eger serves as Professor and Program Coordinator for Social Work within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, specializing in theories and practical applications of social work. His role encompasses curriculum leadership for bachelor's programs including Social Work with Youth Focus (Soziale Arbeit mit dem Schwerpunkt Jugendarbeit).

Research interests emphasize theoretical frameworks and field-specific methodologies in social work, with particular attention to youth-oriented interventions and empirical analysis of social dynamics. This includes examining intervention efficacy, generational health impacts, and competency development in social practice.

Prof. Eger actively collaborates with the Competence Center for Empirical Youth Work and Social Research (Kompetenzzentrum für empirische Jugendarbeits- und Sozialforschung), contributing to projects like BeStärken+ which strengthens evidence-based practices. He engages with the Institute for Health and Generations (IGG - Institut für Gesundheit und Generationen) and the AAL Living Lab, focusing on generational health research and technology-assisted social solutions.