Malte Michelsen

Dr. Malte Michelsen is a Researcher in the Department of Biology Education at Leibniz University Hannover, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His work focuses on science education, particularly in the areas of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), digital media integration, and cognitive linguistics in learning environments. He holds a doctorate in conceptual research on plant nutrition and has extensive experience in teacher training and collaborative learning design.

Education:

• B.Sc. Chemistry (2007–2011), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
• B.Sc. Chemistry/Biology (2011–2014), University of Bayreuth
• M.Ed. with Chemistry and Biology (2014–2019), University of Bayreuth
• PhD in Biology Didactics (2019–present), Leibniz University Hannover

Research Trends: His publications emphasize collaborative learning methodologies, digital tool development for education (e.g., the DPaCK app), and conceptual transformation in science education. He explores how immersive technologies and peer interaction enhance student engagement and diagnostic competence.

Awards: Junior Fellow of the Joachim Herz Foundation (2019–2022) for the project 'Explanatory video production in ESD.'

Grants & Projects: Coordinated the Wege II project (2019–2022) and contributed to transdisciplinary task design research. Actively involved in educational policy and teacher training initiatives.