Reinhard Hochmuth

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Hochmuth is a faculty member at Leibniz University Hannover, holding a professorship in the Department of Mathematics Education within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. He serves as Deputy Representative for Professors in the Faculty Council. His research focuses on higher education mathematics didactics, inquiry-based learning, and student relevance perception in mathematics studies. Hochmuth leads the Mathematikdidaktik working group, which addresses challenges in mathematics education through projects like khdm, WiGeMath, and PLATINUM.

His work emphasizes support measures for students transitioning to university-level mathematics and explores the design of innovative teaching methods. Notable projects include developing digitized exercises for foundational mathematics courses and promoting inquiry-based education across European institutions. Hochmuth collaborates with researchers across Europe and has contributed to funded initiatives totaling over €3 million.

Recent publications highlight his focus on educational crisis management, theoretical frameworks in mathematics modeling, and student motivation in teacher training programs. His team includes researchers like Dr. Lukas Günther and Dr. Erik Hanke, advancing projects such as MOVE&MINT and Platinum.