Thomas Vollmer

Prof. Dr. Thomas Vollmer is Professor Emeritus of Vocational Education at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specializing in didactics of electrical and metal technology vocational fields.

Education:

• 1995: PhD (Dr. rer. pol.), Universität Kassel
• 1980: Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Universität Kassel
• 1987: Second State Examination for vocational teaching

His research focuses on sustainable development in vocational education, technical didactics, and curriculum innovation. Major projects include scientific monitoring of the national funding priority 'Vocational Education for Sustainable Development' (2011-2014) and developing novel training models like EARA (2009-2014).

With extensive industry experience in electrical engineering and technical training development for companies including Volkswagen, his work bridges educational theory and technical practice. Publications address vocational curriculum reform, sustainability education, and technological learning approaches.