Nadja Wulff

Professor Nadja Wulff is a prominent scholar in German language education at the University of Education Freiburg, where she serves as Head of the University Certificate in German as a Second Language and the University Certificate in Holistic Education. Her extensive research portfolio spans vocabulary acquisition, multilingualism, language-sensitive subject teaching, and the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence and language education.

Her research interests focus on critical areas in contemporary language education, including language in subject and professional training, vocabulary acquisition and teaching in German as a Second/Foreign Language, multilingualism and language comparison in classrooms, and scientific writing with AI integration. Professor Wulff approaches these topics through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, developing innovative teaching methods and assessment tools.

Professor Wulff's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the digital transformation of language education, with particular attention to AI's role in academic writing. Her 2024-2025 work investigates how students from different countries use AI tools, the challenges they encounter, and regional differences in adoption patterns. This research has significant implications for maintaining academic integrity while leveraging technological advances.

Professor Wulff leads multiple externally funded research initiatives, including:

• DAAD-funded University Certificate in German as a Second Language (2024-2028)
• Joachim Herz Foundation projects on digital scenario didactics (2025-2026) and school garden language promotion (2023-2025)
• The Promotionskolleg DaF/DaZ doctoral program (2017-2024)
• The 'Integra' project preparing refugees for academic and professional life (2020-2024)

Her supervisory approach emphasizes practical application of research, with students engaged in developing educational materials, conducting empirical studies, and creating digital learning resources. Professor Wulff's collaborative work with colleagues across disciplines—particularly in physics education—demonstrates her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to language-sensitive teaching.