Current lectures

• 2024 SS

  • MA-Modul 1.2 - Analyse und Diagnose von Biologieunterricht
  • BA 5.1 Planung und Analyse von Biologieunterricht
  • Begleitveranstaltung zum MA-Praxissemester Biologie: Schule und Unterricht forschend verstehen
  • MA-Modul 1.1 - Teil 1: Entwicklung, Diagnose und Evaluation von Biologieunterricht
  • Didaktik II
  • MA-Modul 1.1 Teil 2 - Entwicklung, Diagnose und Evaluation von Biologieunterricht

Employment, Education and Qualifications

• 2021 to present: Professor (W3), Biology Education, University of Duisburg-Essen
• 2012-2021: Professor (W2), Biology Education, University of Duisburg-Essen
• 2010-2012: Assistant Professor, Biology Education, Freie University Berlin
• 2008: PhD in Biology Education (Dr. rer. nat.)
• 2005-2007: Teacher, Gymnasium in Essen
• 2005-2010: Research Assistant (PhD Student) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Duisburg-Essen
• 2004: Second State Examination Teaching Degree for Secondary Schools (Biology, Chemistry, and Teacher Education)
• 2002: First State Examination Teaching Degree for Secondary Schools (Biology, Chemistry, and Social Sciences), Ruhr-University Bochum

Reviewer (Selection)

• German Reserach Foundation (DFG)
• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF)
• Zeitschrift für Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften (ZfDN)
• International Journal of Science Education
• Evolution: Education and Outreach
• Journal of Biological Education
• Science and Education

Committee and Administration

• Dean of the Faculty of Biology (2021 - 2022)
• Vice Dean of the Faculty of Biology (2019 - 2021; 2022 - 2023)
• Chairmen of the Examination Board for Bachelor and Master Degree Teacher Education in Biology, Faculty of Biology (2013 - 2021)
• Board Member of the Teacher Education Centre (ZLB; 2013 - 2021; 2023 - )
• Board Member of the Institute for Primary Education (ISU; 2015 - )
• Chairmen of the German Federation for Biology Education (FDdB) in the German Life Sciences Association (VBIO) (2017 - 2021; 2013 - 2017 Vice Chairmen)