Jan Winkelmann

Jan Winkelmann serves as Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Physics at University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd, concurrently leading the Center for Science Education (Zentrum für naturwissenschaftliche Bildung). His academic work bridges physics foundations with innovative pedagogical approaches, focusing on digital transformation in science classrooms.

Winkelmann's research centers on critical challenges in science education, particularly examining idealizations in scientific models and their pedagogical implications. His work investigates difficulty-generating features in physics instruction from student perspectives, develops inclusive experimentation frameworks, and pioneers Augmented Reality applications for physics phenomena visualization. Recent efforts explore generative AI's emerging role in science teaching methodologies, emphasizing practical implementation in teacher training programs.

His publication trajectory since 2018 reveals consistent focus on technology-enhanced physics education, with increasing emphasis on inclusive practices and digital tools. Collaborative patterns show strong partnerships with Freese, Ullrich, Erb, and Römer across multiple projects, particularly in AR implementation and teacher competency development. The 2023-2024 output demonstrates expansion into sustainability education and computational thinking integration.

Scientific Awards:

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Winkelmann actively supervises doctoral candidates including Daniel Römer (focusing on sustainability projects) and Sina Belschner, while collaborating with academic staff like Dr. Corinna Mönch. His research projects, though grant details aren't specified, involve multi-institutional teams addressing practical challenges in science teacher preparation and classroom technology integration.

The Center for Science Education under his leadership functions as an innovation hub, developing resources for inclusive experimentation and digital tool implementation. Current initiatives include Zoom-based office hours through September 2025 and ongoing development of AR/VR applications for physics instruction, with strong emphasis on practical classroom applicability.