Kristian Folta-Schoofs

Kristian Folta-Schoofs is a Professor at the Institute of Psychology, University of Hildesheim Foundation, and Spokesperson of the Research Unit Neurobiological Fundamentals at the Lower Saxony Early Childhood Competence Center. His work bridges psychology, educational science, and cognitive/affective neuroscience through the interdisciplinary field of Neurodidactics (brain-friendly learning research).

• Research Focus: Fundamental and applied studies on learning mechanisms, spatial cognition, inclusive education, and neuropsychological interventions.
• Methodologies: EEG, eye-tracking, and field experiments to evaluate learning processes.
• Awards: Multiple teaching and innovation prizes from 2012–2019.

Publications (2015–2021) span topics including insight learning, inclusive preschool programs (STARK/STRONG), neural correlates of comprehension, and interdisciplinary educational research. His team develops practice-oriented interventions for optimizing learning environments, particularly for early childhood education.

Scientific Recognition:

• Teaching Award (2019, 2018)
• University Society Award (2016)
• Posterpreis DGVP/DGVM (2013)
• Georg-Elias-Lehrpreis (2013, 2012)