Stefan Zehetmeier

Stefan Zehetmeier is an Associate Professor at the Department of Instruction and School Development at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. He holds a Magister degree (Mag. rer. nat.) from the University of Vienna and a PhD (Dr. phil.) from Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, followed by a habilitation (Venia Docendi) in Teacher Education. He has held various academic roles since 2002, including Deputy Director of the Institute since 2021. His research focuses on education reform, mathematics education, teacher professional development, quality assurance in education, and evaluating the impact of teacher training programs.

He completed his initial education at the University of Regensburg (1995–2002) for secondary school teaching in Mathematics and Physics, followed by studies for equivalence at the University of Vienna (2003–2004). His career includes roles as a scientific assistant at the University of Regensburg and Vienna, and later as an Assistant Professor (2008–2015) before becoming an Associate Professor in 2015.

His research interests include action research, STEM education, and the sustainability of teacher training. He is a member of organizations such as EARLI, ERME, and ICMI. His recent work addresses topics like AI in education, teacher educator roles, and bridging research-practice gaps.

• Education:
  • 1995–2002: Secondary School Teacher Training (Mathematics/Physics), University of Regensburg
  • 2003–2004: Equivalence Studies, University of Vienna
  • 2006–2008: Doctoral Studies, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
• Key Projects: IMST², Lesson Study, and initiatives on educational quality and sustainability.
• Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles focusing on teacher development, educational reform, and STEM pedagogy.

Dr. Zehetmeier’s work emphasizes practical applications of research to improve educational systems and teacher effectiveness through continuous professional development and evidence-based strategies.