Ingrid Krumphals

Ingrid Krumphals is a Professor of Physics Education at the University of Education Styria, leading the NATech research center. She specializes in curriculum development, teacher training, and the integration of technology in STEM education. Her work focuses on designing remote laboratories, fostering diagnostic skills in educators, and improving physics teaching methodologies. She actively engages in national and international projects such as ProQ-STEAM and OnLabEdu, aiming to enhance educational quality through innovative practices. Her research addresses students' conceptual understanding in physics, teacher professional development, and bridging theory with classroom practice.

• Position: Full Professor of Physics Education
• Research Center: Director of NATech (Natural Science and Technical Education Research)
• Key Projects: ProQ-STEAM (Teacher Professionalization), OnLabEdu (Remote Labs)

Her research interests span learning processes, design-based research, and professionalization of educators. Recent work includes remote lab implementations for schools, studies on cognitive load in physics learning, and global surveys on fluid dynamics perceptions. She emphasizes context-based teaching, such as using weather phenomena and wind mechanics to illustrate physics principles. Her contributions bridge academic research with practical educational tools, benefiting both teachers and students.