Nephtali Callaerts

Nephtali Callaerts is a Researcher at the University of Namur, affiliated with the Unité de recherche en didactique de la chimie and Unité de recherche en sciences de l'éducation et de la formation under the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Training. His work bridges chemistry research with educational theory, focusing on topics like epistemic beliefs, reproducibility crises, and science pedagogy.

Research Interests: Callaerts explores the intersection of biochemical research (particularly phosphatase inhibition in Mycobacterium avium) and educational frameworks. He investigates how teachers prioritize chemistry content, analyzes reproducibility challenges in scientific imaging, and examines parascientific beliefs among students. His methodology integrates empirical studies with critical epistemological analysis.

Recent Publications reveal trends in science communication, educational reform, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Key themes include:

• Epistemological development in post-truth education
• Curriculum design for complex scientific concepts
• Instrumental transformations in laboratory practices
• Reproducibility standards in digital imaging
• Didactic approaches to chemistry in secondary education
• Integration of critical thinking in science curricula