Karolin Höhl

Karolin Höhl is a Visiting Professor at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd in the Department of Nutrition, Everyday Culture, and Health. Her research focuses on sensory science, taste perception, and the interplay between nutrition and consumer behavior. She has published extensively on topics such as hedonic sensory analysis, food well-being, and the physiological basis of taste.

• 2003: Diplom-Ökotrophologin (M.Sc. equivalent in Nutritional Sciences) at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
• 2014: Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Food Science from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel and Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Her research interests span Nutrition and Health, Sensory Science, Food Culture, and Sustainability. Key themes include the psychophysical and neurobiological foundations of taste, hedonic evaluation of plant-based products, and multidisciplinary approaches to food values.

The 15 most recent publications highlight her work on taste thresholds, sensory training, vegetarian alternatives, and food well-being. These works emphasize cross-disciplinary analysis and consumer-oriented nutritional education.

Her professional journey includes roles at the Dr. Rainer Wild Foundation (2006–2018, 2022–2023), Pedagogical University of Heidelberg (2022), and Pedagogical University of Karlsruhe (2021–2022). She has also worked as a freelance lecturer and researcher.