Tobias Buchner

Tobias Buchner is a Professor and Head of the Institute for Inclusive Education at the University of Teacher Education Upper Austria. He holds part-time lecturer roles at Bertha von Suttner Universität and the University of Innsbruck, with a focus on inclusive education, disability studies, and ableism. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing spatial dimensions in educational systems and policies.

• University: University of Teacher Education Upper Austria
• Part-Time Roles: Bertha von Suttner Universität, University of Innsbruck

Research Interests: Buchner specializes in inclusive education frameworks, critiquing ableism and societal barriers in schools. His studies explore how spatial arrangements and institutional practices perpetuate exclusion or enable inclusion, particularly for students with intellectual disabilities. He also investigates the intersections of race, class, and disability in educational contexts.

Recent Articles: His publications analyze spatial dynamics in Austrian schools, ableism in digital education, and the role of curriculum in reinforcing exclusion. He collaborates internationally on projects like Quali-TYDES, examining policy impacts on disabled students' life courses.

Projects & Leadership: Buchner leads the Institute for Inclusive Education and contributes to global disability research networks. His work includes evaluating Austria's special education funding practices and designing ableism-critical educational frameworks.