Stefan Rumann

Prof. Dr. Stefan Rumann is a full-time academic at the University of Duisburg-Essen, serving as University Professor in Chemistry Didactics and Head of the Institute for Didactics of General Education (ISU). He is also the Spokesperson of the Board of the Society for Didactics of Chemistry and Physics (GDCP) since 2019 and the Scientific Director of the Center for Teacher Education since 2016. His career includes roles such as Managing Editor of the Journal for Science Education (ZfDN) (2010–2018), Dean of Studies at the Faculty of Chemistry (2012–2016), and Deputy Director of Chemistry Education at the Leibniz Institute for Science Education (2006–2008).

Education: He earned his PhD in Chemistry Education from the University of Duisburg-Essen in 2004, focusing on cooperative work in chemistry lessons. Prior to academia, he taught at a high school in Düsseldorf (1999/2000) and completed his first and second state examinations (1996, 1999) for secondary and grammar school teaching qualifications in Chemistry/Biology.

Research interests center on empirical teaching and learning research, particularly subject-specific problem-solving strategies, visualizations in organic chemistry, educational transitions between primary and secondary levels, and the professionalization of general education teachers. His work also explores cooperative learning dynamics, science education policy, and the role of pictorial literacy in STEM education.

His articles and contributions focus on didactical innovations, including digital competency training for teachers, augmented reality in chemistry learning, and the design of curricula to support smooth educational transitions. He has emphasized the importance of integrating humor and creative methods to enhance health knowledge communication.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed. However, his editorial and leadership roles reflect professional recognition in the field.

Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, his roles as institute head and project leader indicate substantial mentorship and grant coordination. Key projects include the Graduate School “Transitions from General Education to Secondary School” (SUSe I) and the Center for Teacher Education (since 2016). His work often involves collaborative initiatives with schools and municipalities, such as the Schülerexperimentalpraktikum (SEP) and the PraxisLab in science teacher training.

Labs/Teams: He leads the Institute for Didactics of General Education (ISU) and collaborates with the Center for Teacher Education and the Society for Didactics of Chemistry and Physics (GDCP). His research frequently involves partnerships with educational institutions like the Leibniz Institute for Science Education (IPN) and the University of Kiel.