Prof. Dr. Heidrun Stoeger

Prof. Dr. Heidrun Stoeger is a full professor and chair of School Research, School Development, and Evaluation at the University of Regensburg (Germany). She also holds an honorary professorship at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) in Lima. A former vice president of the International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE), she also served as editor-in-chief of High Ability Studies. Dr. Stoeger’s research focuses on talent development in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical sciences), mentoring, and learning and instruction. She currently leads six major grant-funded research projects, several of which concentrate on mentoring and STEM education. Dr. Stoeger, who has authored more than 350 scholarly publications, has published widely in leading international journals and edited volumes. She advises governmental agencies and foundations across Europe, North and South America, the Gulf Region, East Asia, and Oceania on implementing evidence-based educational initiatives.