Wolfgang Ellmauer

Prof. Wolfgang Ellmauer is a Professor and Coordinator of the Talent.Person.Potential Department at the Kirchliche Pädagogische Hochschule Wien/Niederösterreich (KPH Vienna/Lower Austria). His expertise focuses on gifted education, talent promotion, and systemic school development. He holds a Dr. phil. (magna cum laude) and has been actively involved in research, teacher training, and policy initiatives since 2020.

Education:

• 2024: Master's degree in Adult Education, Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
• 2022: Doctorate in Philosophy (magna cum laude)
• 2014–2020: Master's degree in Gifted Education (Distinction)
• 1994–1997: Teacher Training in German and Music Education

Research & Key Contributions:
Focused on evidence-based gifted education, school development through initiatives like the GripS quality seal, and evaluation of educational policies. He co-developed the Vienna Talent Seal and led projects to assess continuing education programs' sustainability. His work emphasizes inclusive strategies and collaboration with regional education directors.

Awards:

• 2024: Research Award (Category 3), KPH Vienna/Lower Austria
• 2024: Admission to iPEGE (International Panel of Experts for Gifted Education)
• 2022: Research Award for Vienna Talent Seal Evaluation

Grants & Leadership:
Recipient of institutional research prizes and coordinator of major projects like the GripS pilot initiative. Leads multidisciplinary teams in developing educational frameworks and policy tools.

Labs/Teams:
Leads the Talent.Person.Potential Advisory Center, collaborating with institutions like the Lower Austria Education Directorate and the University of Leipzig. Active in international networks such as ECHA and iPEGE.