Jonna M. Blanck

Prof. Dr. Jonna M. Blanck is an Assistant Professor at the Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in the Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. Her research focuses on transition processes in education systems for individuals with impairments/disabilities, addressing social inequality and inclusive education policies across Germany and Europe.

• PhD in Sociology (Free University of Berlin, 2018)
• MA in Social Sciences (Humboldt University, 2011)
• BA in Cultural Studies (European University Viadrina, 2007)

Her work spans inclusive education, education system reforms, and disability rights implementation, with particular emphasis on labor market transitions and policy diffusion mechanisms. Recent publications analyze vocational training systems, subjective well-being outcomes, and cross-national comparative studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Fritz Thyssen Foundation First Prize (2014) for groundbreaking research on UNCRPD's impact on German education reforms

She contributes to educational policy debates through projects at the College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research and the German Aerospace Center. Her research combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies to evaluate educational opportunities and inclusion effectiveness.