Dr. Alexandra Heckel is an academic staff member at the University of Education Weingarten, focusing on sports science, health management, and rehabilitation training. She teaches courses on anatomy, physiology, corporate health management, posture training, and sports therapy interventions. Her research spans endurance training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and their applications in diverse settings, including breast cancer rehabilitation, teacher health, and sports education. Key subfields include shoulder mobility, EMS training, fascia rolling, and cooperative games. She has presented at conferences such as the Young Researchers' Conference of the German Society for Sport and Fitness and workshops for the Baden-Württemberg Police, contributing to applied training research and experiential education. Her work emphasizes practical implementation of sports science into clinical and educational contexts. Email: heckel@ph-weingarten.de
Christina Bermeitinger is a Professor (W2) and Chair of General Psychology at the University of Hildesheim's Institute of Psychology, within the Faculty of Educational and Social Sciences. Since October 2023, she has served as Vice President for Research and Scientists in the Qualification Phase. Previously, she was Dean of Faculty 1 (2019-2023) and chaired the Institute of Psychology (2017-2019). Her research focuses on cognitive psychology with specialization in: Olfactory processing and memory interactions Motion perception and response priming Spatial representation and compatibility effects Attention mechanisms (temporal/spatial) and consciousness Emotion-cognition interactions and subliminal processing Bermeitinger's publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental psychology methodologies applied to sensory-cognitive interactions. Recent work (2020-2025) shows strong emphasis on olfactory memory paradigms, cross-cultural attention studies, and meta-scientific contributions. Her articles frequently appear in specialized cognitive psychology journals and integrate neuroscientific frameworks. She has secured significant research funding including DFG projects on olfactory associative memory (>€250,000) and digital learning initiatives. Leads the General Psychology laboratory investigating cognitive processing through behavioral experiments.
Michael Besser is a full professor at Leuphana University of Lüneburg , holding the Professorship for Empirical Educational Research in Mathematics Didactics . His role involves leading and collaborating on major research initiatives, teaching, and supervising projects at the intersection of mathematics education, empirical research, and teacher professional development. His research focuses on mathematics didactics , empirical educational research , and teacher education , with particular emphasis on formative assessment, inclusive teaching practices, digital learning, and sustainable development education. He is actively involved in developing and evaluating large-scale teacher training programs and assessment tools. Michael Besser has received the „Nationale Auszeichnung – Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung“ , a national award recognizing his outstanding contributions to education for sustainable development. He has led or co-led more than 15 funded projects, including the Federal Ministry of Education and Research initiatives CODIP (Competences for Digital-Enhanced Individualized Practice), LERN-IF (Learning process diagnostics and learning supportive performance feedback in inclusive subject teaching), and ZZL Network 2.0 (Theory-Practice Interlocking in Teacher Training). His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, aiming to enhance the quality of mathematics teaching and teacher education in Germany and internationally.
Professor Jan Krämer holds the Chair of Internet and Telecommunications Business at the University of Passau since 2014 and serves as Academic Co-Director at the Center on Regulation in Europe (CERRE), a Brussels-based think tank. Previously, he led the research group 'Telecommunication Markets' at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work bridges academic research and policy development in the rapidly evolving digital economy. Professor Krämer's research focuses on the economic regulation of internet and telecommunications markets, digital ecosystems, and data-driven business models. He is particularly renowned for his influential work on net neutrality, examining how large internet platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon operate in largely unregulated spaces compared to traditional monopolies in sectors like telecommunications and energy. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to develop balanced regulatory frameworks for the digital economy, arguing that 'an interdisciplinary forum for discussing and scrutinizing the future regulatory framework for the internet economy from many different angles' is essential. Analysis of Professor Krämer's recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining digital platform regulation, market power dynamics, and data governance. His work spans economic, legal, and policy perspectives, with increasing attention to emerging challenges in digital advertising markets as evidenced by his 2025 study suggesting 'regulatory measures alone will not be enough.' The research often employs game theory models and interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting the complex nature of digital platform ecosystems. Professor Krämer contributes significantly to academic and policy discussions through his leadership roles: Academic Co-Director at CERRE (Center on Regulation in Europe) Lead of the Junior Research Group 'Data Neutrality & Open Access: Coherent Economic Policies for the Digital Economy' Co-leader of the DFG Research Training Group 'Digital Platform Ecosystems' (DPE) Host of the #PassauDPE distinguished keynote series featuring international experts He actively mentors doctoral students, including Janina Hofmann and Sally Boyani Mokaya from Kenya, and has established the #DPEForum as 'a platform for young talents.' His research group serves as a hub for interdisciplinary work on the economic aspects of digital platform regulation, collaborating with institutions like Tilburg University and the University of California, Davis. Professor Krämer also co-hosts the 'How-to-Wiwi' podcast with Professor Andreas König, discussing innovative approaches to doctoral education in digital platform ecosystems.
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Roeder serves as Professor of Applied Microeconomics at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Business and Economics, leading the Chair of Applied Microeconomics. Her research integrates theoretical microeconomic modeling with behavioral insights to address critical issues in family economics and welfare state design. She teaches undergraduate courses in Insurance Economics and Behavioral Economics, and graduate courses in Microeconomics and the Political Economy of the Welfare State. Roeder's research program centers on two interconnected domains: intra-family dynamics (including child care arrangements, spousal labor and consumption decisions, and elderly parental care) and welfare state architecture (encompassing public health and long-term care systems, couple taxation, and incentive-based tax design). Her methodological approach combines positive and normative theoretical frameworks with behavioral economics to capture realistic decision-making patterns within households and policy contexts. Analysis of her publication record from 2011-2024 reveals consistent contributions to household bargaining theory, marriage taxation effects, child care policy evaluation, and long-term care financing mechanisms. Her work demonstrates particular strength in modeling how social norms interact with public policies to shape family behavior and welfare outcomes, with growing attention to political economy constraints in policy implementation. Scientific Awards: None documented in available sources As thesis supervisor, Roeder requires bachelor's candidates to complete either Insurance Economics or Behavioral Economics, while master's students must pass Microeconomics (Master) and the Applied Microeconomics seminar. Thesis proposals are submitted to designated email contacts at the chair, with detailed guidelines available through the university's Digicampus platform. The Chair of Applied Microeconomics actively contributes to the academic community, recently hosting the 22nd Bavarian Micro Day in June 2023. This event facilitates knowledge exchange among microeconomics researchers across Bavarian institutions, highlighting the chair's regional leadership in economic theory development and policy analysis.
Friederike Lütkenhöner is a Researcher at the Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology at the University of Trier, Germany. She is actively involved in teaching and research, contributing to both the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Psychology. Her research interests lie at the intersection of clinical and behavioral psychology, particularly focusing on stress, social interaction, and behavioral medicine. Her work is closely tied to the psychotherapy outpatient clinic, where she collaborates on applied research projects aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes through evidence-based methods. The available data does not include any recent publications, but her professional activities suggest a strong orientation toward clinical research and teaching within the domain of behavioral therapy. She is also in training to become a licensed psychological psychotherapist with a specialization in behavioral therapy, enhancing her clinical and research profile. Scientific Associate, Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology, University of Trier Teaching activities in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs Collaboration on clinical research projects in behavioral medicine There are no listed scientific awards or formal grants at this time. Friederike Lütkenhöner advises no known students from the available information. She is part of the research team operating within the psychotherapy outpatient clinic at the University of Trier, which serves as a hub for translational research in clinical psychology and behavioral interventions.
Professor Till Talaulicar holds the Professorship for Organization and Management at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Erfurt. He has established himself as a prominent scholar in corporate governance, organization design, and corporate ethics, with extensive publications in leading academic journals and edited volumes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate management and governance. Professor Talaulicar's research focuses span three primary domains: Corporate governance : Examining regulatory frameworks for company management and supervision, top-level organizational structures across different legal forms, international standards adoption, and governance of newly listed companies (IPOs) Organization design : Conducting action-theoretically based studies on management organization alternatives, behavioral analyses of governance body interactions, and developing structural measures to enhance organizational adaptability Corporate ethics : Investigating norm and organizational theory-based implementation of ethics, design dimensions of ethics codes, and social responsibility of global corporations His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of corporate governance and business ethics, with recent work expanding to examine business ethics teaching, research, and training across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Talaulicar has served as Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Governance: An International Review (2019-2024) and Senior Editor of Management and Organization Review, significantly influencing scholarly discourse in his fields. Professor Talaulicar has contributed extensively to academic discourse through numerous publications including monographs, edited volumes, journal articles, and book chapters. His collaborative work with scholars such as Axel v. Werder, Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and others demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge through scholarly partnerships.
Meike Tilebein is a Professor and Director of the Institute for Diversity Studies in Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Stuttgart. She has been a full professor since November 2009 and leads research at the intersection of engineering, management, and social systems. Her work emphasizes digital transformation, sustainability, and diversity in innovation processes, particularly in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the textile industry. PhD in Economics and Social Sciences (Dr. rer. pol.), University of Stuttgart, 2004 Dipl.-Ing. in Technical Cybernetics, University of Stuttgart, 1995 Junior Professor in Innovation Management, European Business School, 2007–2009 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Stuttgart, 2004–2007 Her research focuses on systems thinking, complexity science, innovation management, and diversity in engineering teams. She investigates how digital technologies enable sustainable and socially valuable business models, especially in textile microfactories and circular economy contexts. She integrates system dynamics and agent-based modeling to analyze organizational behavior and innovation processes. The most recent publications highlight trends in digital solutions for SMEs’ circularity transition, system dynamics in sustainability, and digital workflows for cradle-to-gate sustainability in textiles. These works demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary focus on sustainable engineering, digital transformation, and systemic innovation. She holds leadership roles in major academic initiatives: Research Leader, SimTech Excellence Cluster, University of Stuttgart Research Leader, Graduate School Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (GSaME) Dean of the continuing education MBE program in Intra- and Entrepreneurship (tech) Deputy Dean, Faculty 7 (2021–2023) She has served on numerous national and international committees, including the Innovation Council of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations (Zuse), the Scientific Advisory Board for Industry 4.0 in Potsdam, and evaluation panels for the Baden-Württemberg Innovation and Research Prizes. She is also active in promoting diversity and gender equality in academia.
Professor Silke Betscher is a Professor for the Science of Social Work with a focus on community work, community development and macro social work at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) since 2022. She is also a cultural and social anthropologist with extensive experience in participatory community research at the interface of health and social affairs, particularly through her work with the Polyclinic Veddel on the district survey "Veddel - How are you?" and the establishment of a district laboratory. Her educational background includes a PhD from the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Liverpool (2010) and a Magister Artium in Cultural Studies with a focus on cultural and social anthropology from the University of Bremen (2006). Prior to her current position, she served as Acting Professor for Health and Diversity at HS Gesundheit Bochum (2020-2022), and was a university lecturer for social and cultural anthropology at the University of Bremen (2012-2022). Professor Betscher's research focuses on community work, flight and migration, anti-discrimination work, participatory research, and multi-perspective casework. Her key competencies include participatory community research at the interface of health and social affairs, ethnographic research in fields of social work, diversity and discrimination-sensitive organizational development, flight and post-migrant society studies, and discourse research. Her work critically examines structural racism, postcolonial perspectives on social work, and the intersection of migration policies with youth welfare systems. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward community health research with a focus on participatory, collaborative approaches that bridge social work and public health. She has pioneered community-based health assessments in diverse urban neighborhoods, particularly through the "Veddel - How are you?" project, which won the Citizen Science Prize in 2023. Her work consistently integrates critical perspectives on race, migration, and structural inequality into community health frameworks, emphasizing the importance of diversity-sensitive approaches in both research and practice. 2021 First Prize for Good Teaching, HS Gesundheit Bochum Citizen Science Prize 2023 (together with Poliklinik Veddel) Professor Betscher has secured significant research funding for projects including the "Veddel - How are you?" community health survey, the Bochum-Hustadt district laboratories, and participatory evaluations of care programs for young refugees. Her collaborative approach involves working closely with students, community members, and healthcare providers to co-produce knowledge that addresses real community needs. She has been instrumental in developing diversity- and discrimination-sensitive organizational development frameworks in child and youth welfare services. She leads the Community Health Laboratory Veddel, a pioneering initiative that represents the first quantitative and participatory community health survey in Germany. This project exemplifies her commitment to collaborative research that bridges academic knowledge with community expertise, creating actionable insights for improving health and living conditions in urban neighborhoods. Her work with the Polyclinic Veddel demonstrates how academic research can directly inform community health interventions and policy development.
Felicitas Thiel is a Professor of School Pedagogy and School Improvement Research at the Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin. She has held this position since October 2006 and previously served as Professor for School Education at the University of Vechta in 2006. Her academic leadership extends to national policy, as she has been Co-Chairwoman of the Standing Scientific Commission on Education Policy (SWK) since May 2021 and a member of the Scientific Commission of Lower Saxony (WKN) since 2018. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Centre for International Student Assessment (ZIB) since 2016. Her research interests focus on classroom management as a core component of teacher expertise, school quality assurance, evidence-based educational governance, professionalization of pedagogical professions, and organizational theory of schools. She teaches on classroom research, instructional methods, teacher education, school improvement, and educational policy. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong trend in video-based teacher training, classroom disruption management, teacher feedback mechanisms, and digital learning environments. She has led major research projects such as Evidence-Based Governance in the German Educational System (SteBis) , K2teach , (Un-)Failing Schools , and FEED-UB , focusing on feedback interventions by school principals. Co-Chairwoman, Standing Scientific Commission on Education Policy (SWK), since 2021 Member, Scientific Commission of Lower Saxony (WKN), since 2018 Board Member, Centre for International Student Assessment (ZIB), since 2016 Editorial Board Member, Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft , 2014–2021 She has supervised numerous research projects and coordinated the Master’s program in "School Development and Quality Assurance." Her work bridges empirical research, teacher training, and national education policy, making her a key figure in shaping evidence-based practices in German schools.
Prof. Dr. Claus H. Carstensen is a full professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences , Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg , holding the Professorship for Psychological Methods of Empirical Educational Research . His work focuses on educational assessment methodologies, particularly in longitudinal studies and large-scale educational surveys. Professional Background : Professor at University of Bamberg (2008–present) Junior Professor at Kiel University (2002–2008) Research roles at IPN Kiel and Australian Council for Educational Research Academic Leadership : Scientific Director of Scaling and Test Design at LIfBi (2014–present) Interim Head of Department at LIfBi (2016–2017) Member of National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) Network Committee Research Interests center on psychological methodology and empirical educational research , with specific expertise in: Item Response Theory (IRT) applications Longitudinal modeling of educational trajectories Competence diagnostics across the lifespan Large-scale assessment design and analysis International comparative research in education Publication Trends demonstrate sustained focus on educational measurement through: Developing cross-classified multilevel IRT models Advancing plausible value estimation with missing data Addressing response style analysis in cross-cultural assessments Refining test scaling and linking methods Improving assessment for special educational needs Contributing to PISA and NEPS technical frameworks Academic Contributions include: Co-editing Multivariate and Mixture Distribution Rasch Models (Springer, 2007) Co-developing MULTIRA software for multidimensional Rasch models Technical leadership in NEPS (National Educational Panel Study) Editorial roles in Psychological Methods and Studies in Educational Evaluation Membership in DGPs (German Psychological Society) and Psychometric Society Current organizational roles encompass: Dean of Faculty of Human Sciences (2023–2025) Chair of Examination Committees for M.Sc. programs Conflict Commission Chair at University of Bamberg IT Security Team member
Prof. Dr. Heike Solga is Director of the Research Department 'Education and Labor Market' at the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) and holds a W3-S Professorship in Sociology at the Free University of Berlin, specializing in work, labor markets, and employment. Her leadership includes directing the completed bridge project on 'Recruitment behavior of companies on training and labor markets'. Her research examines structural inequalities in education and labor systems, with focus areas including: Vocational training systems and school-to-work transitions Social stratification in educational access Gender disparities in academic recruitment Labor market integration of low-skilled individuals Cross-national comparisons of educational policies Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on experimental methodologies in studying academic hiring biases, educational disadvantage mechanisms, and comparative analyses of European labor markets. Her work consistently engages with policy implications for reducing social inequalities. She leads significant research initiatives including: Einstein Center Population Diversity (ECPD) Mapping inequalities through the life course (Mapineq) MATH+ as a Research Object Social inequality in access to prestigious degree programs International comparison of appointment standards Her department focuses on interdisciplinary investigations of education-labor market linkages, employing quantitative and experimental approaches to address societal challenges in workforce development and educational equity.
Diana Dushkova is a Senior Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. Her academic background includes a PhD in Geography (summa cum laude, Moscow State University, 2008) and a M.Sc. in Geography (Moscow State University, 2005). She has held postdoctoral positions at Humboldt University Berlin and Moscow State University, with guest research at Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography and Martin Luther University Halle. Current Affiliation: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Department of Conservation Biology & Social-Ecological Systems Past Affiliations: Humboldt University Berlin (2017–2020), Moscow State University (2014–2017), Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (2013–2014) Her research focuses on nature-based solutions (NBS) , urban ecosystem services , and social-ecological systems , with an emphasis on how blue-green infrastructure enhances urban resilience and human well-being. She explores therapeutic landscapes, environmental risks, and co-creation models for NBS implementation. Her work spans European and Russian contexts, addressing climate change, post-socialist urban transitions, and sustainable development. Dushkova’s recent publications (2021–2025) cover topics such as urban greening in Moscow and Saint Petersburg , empowerment programs for coastal communities , and ecosystem service assessments in Russian cities. She evaluates NBS impact through frameworks like the RECONECT project and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration in urban planning. She supervises B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and contributes to EU Horizon 2020 projects like RECONECT (Grant 776866) and EmpowerUs (Grant 10105995). Her methodological expertise includes cartographic modeling, ecosystem service valuation, and social construction of landscapes. Dushkova collaborates with institutions such as Humboldt University Berlin , Moscow State University , and Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography . She leads projects like the Leibniz-DAAD initiative on cultural landscapes and the DAAD-East-Partnership on urban ecosystem services.
Sophia Reißenweber is an Artistic Associate in Industrial Design at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, specializing in design in digital contexts since 2024. Her work bridges research and industry with a focus on sustainable production and consumption systems. Her research interests center on developing design strategies for biotechnological processes and initiating circular, locally anchored value creation systems. She explores the intersection of digital fabrication, sustainable materials, and social-ecological transformation through hands-on design projects that address pressing environmental challenges. Reißenweber's work demonstrates consistent trends across multiple projects: transforming waste streams into valuable resources (HYNER, RESUS), creating open and participatory design systems (MFG, Break-up Lab), and developing sustainable alternatives for everyday products (APOTHEEKE, FLUSHED). Her approach integrates digital tools with sustainable material innovation to create holistic design solutions. Finalist Newcomer Design Award 2025 Bundespreis Ecodesign Winner: Break-up Lab 2024 Giebichenstein Design Award Winner: Break-up Lab 2024 Pure Talents Contest Winner: MFG 2024 Designblok Prague Diploma Selection Winner: Break-up Lab 2024 As an educator, Reißenweber teaches courses on Complex Design and CAD modeling at Burg Giebichenstein, focusing on sustainable design methodologies and digital fabrication techniques. She has also taught at the Kassel Art Academy in the Department of Sustainable Product Design. Beyond academia, she serves on the board of das Bedürfnis e.V., an art and culture association that repurposes unused urban spaces in Halle (Saale), demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and social transformation through design. Her work spans multiple collaborative spaces including the BioLab at Burg Giebichenstein (2022-2024) and the BurgMaterial research project (2021-2023), where she contributed to developing and communicating sustainable materials and processes. These labs serve as interdisciplinary hubs connecting design, science, and industry to address sustainability challenges through innovative approaches.
Johanna Belz is a researcher at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Health & Social Psychology section of the Institute of Psychology. She focuses on mental health, depression, and wellbeing in athletes, particularly adolescents and elite competitors. Research Trends: Recent work spans sport psychological counseling, stress-prevention interventions, and psychosocial risk factors for chronic conditions. Projects: Active in "mentaltalent," a third-party funded initiative for sport psychological support in North Rhine-Westphalia elite sports. Collaborations: Extensive co-authorship with Jens Kleinert, Marion Sulprizio, and Christian Zepp. Activities: Participated in the European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2022), delivered guest lectures on stress management, and contributed to FEPSAC conferences.
