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Dr. Samuel Keller is a Co-team leader, Lecturer, and Researcher at the ZHAW School of Social Work (Institute of Childhood, Youth and Family). He holds a Dr. phil. from Goethe University Frankfurt (2011–2018) and an M.A. in Social Pedagogy from the University of Zurich (2002–2008). His research focuses on child well-being, adoption studies, residential care, and qualitative/visual methodologies. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, including works on participation in residential care, adoption dynamics, and child protection systems. Active in professional networks like PACH and FICE Germany, his projects address marginalized youth, including unaccompanied minors and care leavers. Key contributions include the Zurich Adoption Study and participatory tools like the 'Wie wir das sehen' action box for youth voices in care settings.
Education:
- Dr. phil. in Educational Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt (2011–2018)
- M.A. in Social Pedagogy, University of Zurich (2002–2008)
- CAS in Didactics of Higher Education, University of Zurich (2021)
Research Interests:
- Childhood conditions and well-being
- Adoption and family dynamics
- Residential care systems
- Qualitative/Visual methodology
- Participation of marginalized youth
Articles Trends (2020–2024): Focus on participatory frameworks in residential care, adoption policy impacts, and systemic challenges for vulnerable youth. Methodologically bridges visual ethnography with policy analysis.
Grant/Projects: Co-led projects on care leavers, adoption studies, and asylum-seeking minors. Collaborates with NGOs like WiF.swiss for practice-informed research.
Labs/Teams: Leads research teams at ZHAW’s Institute of Childhood, Youth and Family, emphasizing interdisciplinary child welfare approaches.
