Sven Jennessen

Professor Sven Jennessen is a distinguished academic specializing in Physically Disabled Education at the Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, where he also serves as Deputy Director. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including the University of Koblenz-Landau and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK).

Professor Jennessen's research primarily focuses on physically disabled education, children's and youth hospice care, palliative care for people with disabilities, sexual self-determination for people with disabilities, and inclusion education. His groundbreaking work on quality development in hospice care, particularly the QuinK (Quality Index for Children's and Youth Hospice Care) project, has significantly influenced the field. His research on death, dying, and grief in educational contexts represents a unique contribution to special education literature.

His extensive publication record shows a clear trajectory of increasing specialization in disability studies, with recent work emphasizing sexual self-determination for people with disabilities (ReWiKs project), prevalence studies of life-threatening conditions in children (PraeKids project), and palliative care for people with intellectual and severe disabilities (PiCarDi project). These research streams demonstrate both theoretical depth and practical application.

Professor Jennessen has delivered numerous lectures internationally on topics ranging from children's hospice care to sexual self-determination for people with disabilities, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practice. His work bridges academic research and practical application in disability services, hospice care, and inclusive education.