Simone Abels

Prof. Dr. Simone Abels holds a Professorship for Natural Science Education at the School of Education, Leuphana University of Lüneburg. She is an active faculty member specializing in the didactics of science education with a particular focus on inclusive educational approaches and inquiry-based learning methods.

Her research focuses on making science education accessible to all students through inclusive pedagogical approaches. She has developed frameworks for inquiry-based learning that accommodate diverse learners and has examined student conceptions in various scientific domains including immunology and chemical reactions. Her work bridges theoretical educational research with practical classroom applications, with recent expansion into sustainability education topics such as food waste reduction and climate impact.

Prof. Abels' publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with inclusive science education, showing progression from theoretical frameworks to practical classroom applications. Her work spans chemistry education, biology education, and broader science teaching methodologies, with increasing focus on environmental sustainability in more recent publications.

• ESERA Travel Award
• GDCP Prize for supporting early career researchers in chemistry and physics education
• Recognition for work on reflective practitioners for democratic science education

Prof. Abels has been actively involved in multiple educational projects including 'Wissenschaftsraum Future Trends in Education' focused on transforming schools through democracy education and sustainable development. She has also contributed extensively to media discussions on science education topics, demonstrating her commitment to public engagement with educational issues and translating academic research into practical insights for broader educational communities.