Dr. Doris Holzberger

Professor

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Biography

Doris Holzberger's research lies at the intersection of psychology and educational science, focusing on the dynamics of learning. Her goal is to explore ways to utilize new technologies to create effective, needs-based learning environments. By examining the characteristics of teacher-student interactions, she has developed innovative approaches that leverage digitalization to maximize both individual and collective learning success. Holzberger completed her psychology degree at the University of Koblenz-Landau and attained her PhD in 2013 at Goethe University Frankfurt. Before joining the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a postdoctoral researcher, she worked at the State Institute for School Quality and Educational Research in Munich. In 2018, she was appointed to a professorship in Research on Learning and Instruction and leads the Research group ForSynZIB. Holzberger's habilitation was completed in 2021, and she has been a Professor of Psychology in Teaching and Learning at TUM since December 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Psychology in Teaching and Learning

2023-12-01 — Present

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Leading research on learning and instruction and the Research group ForSynZIB.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2023-11-30

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Focused on research that intersects psychology and educational practices.

Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2017-12-31

State Institute for School Quality and Educational Research • Munich, Germany

Conducted research on educational effectiveness and teacher quality.

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer Award

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Commended PhD Award

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Publication Award (Doctoral Student Category)

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Student Research Excellence Award