Michael Nickl

Michael Nickl is a researcher at the Technical University of Munich and the IPN - Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education. His work focuses on mathematics education, teacher training, and digital learning environments.

• Current Affiliation: Technical University of Munich (Heinz Nixdorf Chair for Mathematics Education)
• Prior Affiliation: IPN - Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (2020–2025)

Education:

• PhD in Educational Psychology from Technical University of Munich (2023)
• First State Examination for Teaching Mathematics and Physics (2020)
• Teaching Degree in Mathematics and Physics, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (2015–2020)

Research Interests: Michael Nickl specializes in diagnostic competencies for mathematics teachers, professional development through simulations, and adaptive learning support in digital environments. His work includes scaffolding techniques and error analysis in mathematics education.

Publications: His research trends include meta-analyses on simulation-based learning, adaptive scaffolding in teacher training, and diagnostic accuracy in educational settings. He has published extensively in journals like Educational Research Review and Learning and Instruction.