Hanna Gaspard

Hanna Gaspard is a Professor of Educational Data Science at TU Dortmund University since March 2023. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Tübingen (2015) and a diploma in Psychology from Saarland University (2012). Her academic journey includes roles as Substitute Professor for Empirical Educational Research (2020-2023) and Junior Research Group Leader at the Hector Institute for Empirical Educational Research (2016-2020).

Her research focuses on understanding how motivational beliefs influence educational trajectories, particularly in heterogeneous learning environments. Key areas include:

• Educational interventions targeting motivation and learning attitudes
• Teacher-student interaction dynamics
• STEM career aspirations
• Educational equity in digital learning contexts

Dr. Gaspard employs experimental methodologies like randomized controlled trials to evaluate intervention efficacy. Her work bridges theory and practice through collaborative projects with schools, emphasizing scalable solutions for educational challenges.