Tina Seufert

Prof. Dr. Tina Seufert is a full Professor for Research on Learning and Instruction at the University of Ulm, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology. Since 2022, she has served as Scientific Director of the School of Advanced Professional Studies (SAPS). She previously held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty (2013–2016) and Director of the Institute for Psychology and Education (2009–2013).

Research Interests:

• Self-regulated learning and cognitive load
• Promoting knowledge acquisition with multiple representations (multimedia research)
• Instructional Design for Online-based Continuing Education
• Influence of learner characteristics
• Learning with VR
• Promotion of learning strategies
• Measurement of cognitive load

Her recent publications show a strong focus on integrating cognitive load theory with self-regulated learning, refining measurement tools, and enhancing multimedia instruction through disfluency, coherence training, and individual differences. Her work bridges theoretical psychology and practical instructional design, particularly in digital and continuing education contexts.

Scientific Service and International Engagement:

• Assistant Editor, Instructional Science (since 2018)
• Member, European Association for Learning and Instruction (EARLI) since 1998
• Coordinator, EARLI SIG 6 'Instructional Design' (2007–2011)
• Active participant in program and organizing committees for EARLI SIG conferences on Text and Picture Comprehension and Instructional Design

She advises graduate students and leads research in instructional psychology, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is supported by academic grants implied through publication output and leadership roles. She leads a research group focused on learning and instruction, contributing significantly to the development of evidence-based teaching practices.