Isabella Graßl

Isabella Graßl is a Visiting Professor at Technische Universität Darmstadt specializing in Gender in Computer Science. She previously held positions as a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and completed her PhD with summa cum laude at the University of Passau, focusing on diversity in programming education.

• Current Role: Visiting Professor, Software Technology Group, TU Darmstadt
• Prior Role: Research Associate, University of Cambridge

Her interdisciplinary research bridges computer science and the humanities, focusing on the human and social aspects of software engineering. Key areas include:

• Diversity (gender, culture, disabilities) in software teams
• Collaboration dynamics in programming environments
• Creative and gender-sensitive pedagogical approaches
• Programming robotics for children

Recent publications highlight her work on diversity impacts in education, music-based programming engagement, and equity in pair programming. She actively supervises thesis projects related to diversity, teamwork, and computing for social good.