Thomas Müller

Thomas Müller is an apl. Professor (außerplanmäßiger Professor) at the University of Würzburg, serving as the Chair of Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders within the Institute for Special Education, Faculty of Human Sciences. He is also the Academic Director and actively involved in teaching, research, and academic service.

Education: He holds a Dr. phil. habil. (habilitation) in Special Education, signifying advanced research qualifications in the field.

Research Interests: His work centers on special education, particularly pedagogy for children and adolescents with behavioral disorders. Key themes include inclusive education, trust in pedagogical relationships, child poverty, and the MultiGradeMultiLevel (MGML) methodology utilizing learning ladders. He explores how educational systems can better support vulnerable populations, emphasizing relational and ethical dimensions of teaching.

Research Trends: Across his 80+ publications, Müller consistently addresses the intersection of social inequality, emotional development, and inclusive pedagogical strategies. His recent work (2020–2024) delves into trust and reliability in teacher-student relationships, the impact of poverty on educational outcomes, and adapting pedagogical methods to diverse learning needs.

Scientific Contributions: Notable outputs include monographs such as „Ich kann niemandem mehr vertrauen“ (2017) on trust concepts in behavioral pedagogy, and Basiswissen Pädagogik bei Verhaltensstörungen (2021). He co-edits the book series Pädagogik bei Verhaltensstörungen and Dialog Erziehungshilfe, fostering scholarly discourse.

Teaching & Supervision: While specific student names are not listed, his role as Chair involves mentoring doctoral candidates and teaching courses in special education. His office hours and lecture offerings are detailed on the university website.

Labs & Teams: He leads the Chair of Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders research team and is affiliated with the Special Education Research Center for Counseling in Educational Support (SFBE), collaborating on projects addressing behavioral challenges in educational settings.