Dr. Ai Miyamoto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ai Miyamoto is a research associate in the Department of Empirical Educational Research at the University of Freiburg. She is currently involved in the LEBEX (Learning Explaining) research project, investigating the impact of media and prompts on the effectiveness of learning through explanation and student outcomes in secondary education. Her teaching includes courses in Educational Psychology and Research Methods at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels. Ms. Miyamoto's research interests are deeply focused on the cognitive and motivational processes influencing learning, particularly in relation to reading comprehension and intrinsic motivation. She has published numerous studies addressing various educational themes how factors like socioeconomic status and gender differences affect academic aspirations and performance among adolescents. Through her scholarly work, she aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of learning processes and educational effectiveness.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Freiburg • Freiburg, Germany

Working on educational research projects focusing on learning outcomes and teaching methods.

Requirements for University of Freiburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:72
IELTS
Overall
Required:5.5
PTE
Overall
Required:59
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Physics or equivalent 32 ECTS in Theoretical Physics 32 ECTS in Experimental Physics 32 ECTS in Mathematics 18 ECTS in Physics lab courses 10 ECTS Bachelor thesis
Application Checklist
  • Undergraduate diploma
  • Transcript of Records
  • Motivation Letter (max 1 page)
  • CV
  • APS certificate (for China, Vietnam, India)
Specialization Notes

Focus on Advanced Quantum Mechanics and experimental/theoretical electives.