Marc Rodemer

Dr. Marc Rodemer is an Academic Councillor at the University of Duisburg-Essen, focusing on organic chemistry education and learning processes. He holds a PhD from the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel, with prior degrees in Chemistry and Biology from the Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel. His research emphasizes cognitive learning processes, instructional design with digital media, and teacher professionalization. He co-coordinates the DFG network ROChET, advancing organic chemistry education research. Key interests include learning from mistakes, analysis of cognitive processes via eye-tracking, and developing adaptive instructional tools. Rodemer teaches courses such as Special Organic Chemistry and R for Beginners, and supervises bachelor’s/master’s theses. He actively contributes to conferences like NARST and GDCP, publishing on topics like student difficulties in organic chemistry and the efficacy of tutorial videos.

Education:

• Dr. rer. nat. (2021), Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN), Kiel
• M.Ed. (2017), Chemistry & Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel
• B.Sc. (2015), Chemistry & Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel

Research Interests:

• Learning from errors and conceptual representations
• Digital media in education
• Cognitive processes (eye-tracking, pupil dilation)
• Teacher diagnostic skills and professional development

Publications and Talks: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions since 2018, focusing on organic chemistry education, instructional video design, and student learning mechanisms. Recent work explores representation challenges in digital formats and adaptive support tools.

Grants and Teams: Co-leads the ROChET DFG network, collaborating on projects like the development of organic chemistry competency tests and error-based learning strategies. Engaged with labs/teams in chemistry education research and teacher training.