Maik Adomßent

Dr. Maik Adomßent is a prominent researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg specializing in sustainability education, sustainability science, and sustainability communication. With 142 publications, 54 academic activities, 21 research projects, and numerous awards to his name, he has established himself as a leading figure in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). His work focuses on transforming higher education institutions to better address sustainability challenges through innovative teaching approaches, interdisciplinary integration, and practical implementation strategies.

Adomßent's research interests span sustainability education across multiple contexts, from university settings to elementary education institutions. He has pioneered work on Green Office models that empower students to drive sustainability initiatives on campuses, developed frameworks for integrating Sustainable Development Goals into higher education curricula, and explored transformative research approaches that bridge academic disciplines with real-world sustainability challenges. His work emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, recognizing that sustainability challenges require knowledge integration across traditional academic boundaries.

His scholarly output reveals strong trends in campus sustainability implementation, particularly through student engagement models like the Green Office concept. His research spans from theoretical frameworks for sustainability science to practical implementation guides for universities. The publications show consistent focus on how higher education institutions can serve as living laboratories for sustainability, with particular attention to curriculum development, institutional change, and the role of student empowerment in driving sustainability transformations. His work connects sustainability education with practical campus operations, creating bridges between theory and practice.

• Wissenstransferpreis 2016: Empowering Ethiopian Colleges of Teacher Education
• Lehrpreis der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 2015: Kategorie "Weiterentwicklung von Lehre"
• Best Young Researcher of the Year 2009 der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (3. Platz)

Adomßent has been actively involved in advising and mentoring through various projects, particularly in developing professional development programs for educators. His work extends internationally, with projects focused on Central and Eastern Europe and Ethiopia, demonstrating a commitment to global knowledge exchange in sustainability education. He has led significant research projects including the development of further education programs to strengthen student sustainability competences and support Green Offices at German universities, as well as initiatives to foster sustainability science in Central and Eastern Europe. His work often involves collaboration with UNESCO Chairs and other international networks, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and practical sustainability implementation.