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Markus Klein is a Professor of Human Development and Education Policy at the University of Strathclyde, serving as Director of Research at the Strathclyde Institute of Education since 2016. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Mannheim (2013) and has extensive experience in research, including roles as a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh (2013–2015). His research focuses on socioeconomic inequalities across the life course, particularly the interplay between education, social mobility, and labor market outcomes. A key area of expertise is the socioeconomic causes and consequences of school absences, supported by projects funded by ESRC and the Nuffield Foundation. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice, influencing UK and international education policies through collaborations with governments and NGOs.
Research Interests: Klein investigates how socioeconomic disparities manifest in education and labor markets, with a focus on school absenteeism’s long-term impacts. His methodologies include advanced quantitative analysis and secondary data synthesis. Recent projects include studies on school attendance trajectories and their effects on academic achievement and labor market outcomes, as well as the role of family background in mediating educational attainment.
Professional Activities: Klein has delivered keynote speeches at conferences like the Annual Scottish Educational Psychology Conference and advised bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council. He serves on the Editorial Board of Sociology and reviews for prestigious funding agencies. His teaching includes leading the Sociology of Education module in the MSc Education Studies program.
Awards: He has received the 2017 BERJ Editor's Choice Award (Commended) and was nominated for the 2019 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research.
Grants & Projects: Klein leads or co-investigates projects such as 'Housing Inequalities and Child Wellbeing' (ESRC-funded) and 'Understanding School Attendance, Educational Attainment, and Labour Market Outcomes' (Nuffield Foundation). These projects emphasize policy-relevant outcomes, with findings disseminated via peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and media platforms like The Conversation.
