Stefanie Jung

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jung is a Professor of Speech Therapy at Trier University of Applied Sciences, where she also leads the Bachelor’s program in Speech Therapy. Her academic journey includes vocational training as a speech therapist (2006), a diploma in Teaching and Research Speech Therapy from RWTH Aachen University (2010), and studies at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (2009). Her research focuses on the impact of digital technologies on language and numerical skill development, particularly in children with developmental disorders. She has coordinated the Neuro-cognitive Plasticity junior research group at the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) and currently explores (re-)learning processes in linguistic and numerical skills within evolving media contexts.

• Education:
  • Vocational Training in Speech Therapy, 2006
  • Diploma in Teaching and Research Speech Therapy, RWTH Aachen University, 2010
  • Studies at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, 2009
• Research Interests:
  • Digital technologies in early literacy and numeracy
  • Cognitive and neuropsychological foundations of language and number processing
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to speech therapy, especially in aging populations

Her work emphasizes translational research, bridging clinical practice and technological innovation. Notable projects include Computers in Early Literacy and Talking Numbers, examining how digital tools influence learning outcomes. She actively contributes to speech therapy education and policy, including initiatives like the European Speech Therapy Day 2025, advocating for language-rich environments for children.

Her publications span topics like dysphagia management, numerical cognition deficits, and the interplay between writing medium and learning. She is affiliated with the Language and Cognition lab and collaborates on projects such as DaTreFo and Therapie: Fit für die Zukunft.