Stefanie Engler

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Engler serves as Vice-Rector for Teaching and holds the Professorship for Social Work Science at Evangelical University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on home care design from gender and mobility perspectives, social gerontology, and aging-related social work practices. She actively contributes to the German Society for Gerontology and Geriatrics (DGGG) and the German Society for Social Work (DGSA).

Her academic journey includes a Master's degree and PhD, with professional experience spanning social work practice, research coordination, and leadership roles in educational institutions. Engler emphasizes integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills in teaching, fostering students' professional identities through reflective practices.

As Vice-Rector, she leads initiatives to enhance teaching quality, develop didactic frameworks, and leverage post-pandemic innovations in hybrid education. Key priorities include standardizing performance metrics and fostering dialogue on pedagogical excellence across disciplines.

Her work bridges academic research and societal impact, particularly in addressing demographic change, healthcare equity, and educational accessibility. Engler collaborates with regional partners like the City of Freiburg and Heiliggeistspitalstiftung to advance socially relevant projects.