I transform science education by bridging cognitive science, educational practice, and cutting-edge technology.
As an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Science Education, I study how embodied experiences shape scientific understanding. My interdisciplinary background in mathematics, physics, and science communication, combined with my Ph.D. in physics education research, allows me to approach science education from multiple perspectives. My research has been recognized with the International Astronomical Union Ph.D. Prize in Education, Outreach, and Heritage.
So, what exactly does a science education researcher do?
I share interests with cognitive scientists, linguists, historians of science, and philosophers ā just to name a few.
Yet, my questions diverge.
Rather than just asking how cognition works, I explore how this knowledge should shape the way we teach and design our instructional approaches.
Rather than analysing language acquisition as a linguist might, I examine how language skills impact scientific understanding.
While historians of science chart how scientific ideas evolve, I translate those insights into meaningful learning experiences.
And while philosophers might ponder the nature of science, I investigate how to make these deep insights accessible to learners.
My focus, while intersecting with these fields, is distinctly practical.
Iām committed to making science education more embodied, accessible, and meaningful for all learners.
My research intersects science education, embodied cognition, and technology perspectives, focusing on how embodied experiences shape scientific understanding. I teach graduate courses in science education research & practice while actively mentoring early-career researchers.
In addition to my research and teaching responsibilities, I hold leadership positions within the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), and I serve on editorial boards of major science education research journals. I'm particularly proud of co-founding IMPRESS (International Modern Physics & Research in Education Seminar Series), which fosters collaboration between physics education communities worldwide.
Interested in collaboration, speaking engagements, or learning more about my work in embodied science education? Let's connect! š