Susanne Kuger

Prof. Dr. Susanne Kuger is a Professor for Empirical Social and Educational Research in Childhood and Adolescence at the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). She serves as Research Director and Acting Head of Department at the Center for Continuous Monitoring and Methods, German Youth Institute (DJI). Her work focuses on educational processes in life-course-specific learning environments, survey methodology in cross-national comparative studies, and pandemic-related educational adaptations.

• Key academic roles: LMU Professor (2022–present), DJI Research Director (2023–present)
• Research areas: Educational contexts, early childhood development, international comparative studies
• Current projects: "Growing Up in Germany: Everyday Worlds" (AID:A), "Corona-KiTa Study", "EarlyMath"

Research Highlights:
Her 15+ recent publications (2016–2023) address pandemic impacts on childcare quality, instructional practices, home learning environments, and methodological innovations in educational surveys. Collaborative projects span Germany-wide studies on daycare infection patterns, mathematical development, and policy frameworks for educational equity.

Leadership:
She leads the NEPS research group "Educational Processes in Life-Course-Specific Learning Environments" and chairs multiple methodological advisory boards. Her methodological expertise includes anchoring vignettes, thin slices technique, and longitudinal data analysis.