since 11/2025 - Research associate, Digital education working group, (University research focus „Education for the Future“), University of Potsdam 

10/2022 - 10/2025 - Research assistant at the Chair of Empirical Education and Educational Psychology (Working Group for Teaching and Learning Research), Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich 

10/2022 - 02/2026 - Ph.d. Psychology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich  (Doctoral Training Program am Munich Center of the Learning Sciences)

10/2020 - 08/2022 - Master Psychology: Learning Sciences (M. Sc.), Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich 

10/2019 – 09/2020 - Master Psychology (M. Sc., University of Münster (not completed)

10/2016 – 09/2019 - Bachelor Psychologie (B. Sc.), University of Münster

• EARLI
• DGPs
• GEBF
• ISLS
• Junior Member Representative of the Psychology Section of the DGPs

Journal articles (peer-reviewed)

Scheiter, K., Bach, K. M., Bauer, E., Brod, G., Bromme, R., Buhl, H., Gagl, B., Greiff, S., Hefter, M., Janke, S., Lindner, M., Mayweg, E., Nebel, S., Rummel, N., & Sailer, M. (2026). Generative Künstliche Intelligenz im Kontext von Lehren, Lernen und Beraten: Eine Perspektive der Pädagogischen Psychologie. Psychologische Rundschau, 77(3), 169-174. https://doi.org/10.1026/0033-3042/a000769

Edelsbrunner, P. A., Tetzlaff, L., Bach, K. M., Dumas, D., Hofer, S. I., Köhler, C., Kozlova, Z., Moeller, J., Reinhold, F., Roberts, G. J., Sengewald, M.-A., & Bichler, S. (2025). Beyond linear regression: Statistically modeling aptitude-treatment interactions and the differential effectiveness of educational interventions. Learning and Individual Differences, 124, 102812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2025.102812

Bach, K. M., Reinhold, F., & Hofer, S. I. (2025). Unlocking math potential in students from lower SES backgrounds - Using instructional scaffolds to improve performance. npj Science of Learning, 10, 66. doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00358-7

Bach, K. M., Hofer, S. I., Bichler, S. (2025). Adaptive learning, instruction, and teaching in K-12 Schools: Unraveling context, implementation, learners’ characteristics, and goals in a systematic review. Learning and Individual Differences, 124, 102781. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2025.102781

Kozlova, Z., Bach, K. M., Edelsbrunner, P. A., Hofer, S. I. (2025). Bringing learners into focus: A systematic review of learner characteristics in AR-supported STEM education. Learning and Individual Difference, 122, 102727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2025.102727

Herrmann, S. & Bach, K. M. (2025). Ability grouping in German secondary schools: The effect of non-academic secondary school types on the development of math competencies. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 95(2), 578-602.  https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12741

Ángeles, S. L., Bach, K. M., & Faulstich Orellana, M. E. (2023). Connecting mind, heart, culture and activity in an undergraduate service-learning course. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 30(2),152-168. 10.1080/10749039.2023.2251954

Conference papers (peer-reviewed)

Bach, K. M., Wildner, A. S., Fischer, M., Chernikova, O., & Richters, C. (2026, August 10–12). From clicks to conclusions: The role of instructional scaffolding on diagnostic reasoning [Paper presentation]. EARLI SIG 6/7 Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.

Kozlova, Z., Bach, K. M., Edelsbrunner, P., & Hofer, S. (2026, August 10–12). A systematic review of learner characteristics in AR-supported STEM education [Paper presentation]. EARLI SIG 6/7 Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.

Bach, K. M., Revenga-Lozano, N., Avila, K. E., Steinert, S., Küchemann, S., Kuhn, J., & Hofer, S. (2026, August 10–12). Who uses dashboards? Teacher profiles as predictors of dashboard use and student performance [Paper presentation]. In K. M. Bach & S. Vanbecelaere (Chairs), How teacher characteristics shape dashboard use in practice [Symposium]. EARLI SIG 6/7 Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.

Bach, K. M., Vanbecelaere, S., Reynvoet, B., & Depaepe, F. (2026, August 10–12). Associations between teachers' data literacy knowledge, beliefs and skills to use dashboards [Paper presentation]. In K. M. Bach & S. Vanbecelaere (Chairs), How teacher characteristics shape dashboard use in practice [Symposium]. EARLI SIG 6/7 Conference, Zurich, Switzerland.

Bach, K. M., Sendel, J., Hofer, S. I. (2026, June 15–19). Learning through service: How tutoring underserved students shapes volunteer tutors‘ perspectives on equity [paper presentation]. ICLS. Irvine, California, USA.

Bichler, S., Bach, K. M., Linn, M. C., & Bradford, A. (2026, April 8–12). Investigating students’ knowledge of revision strategies and encouraging use in an online inquiry science unit. In S. Bichler (Organizer) & Christian D. Schunn (Chair), Understanding and Supporting Feedback Uptake: Bridging Research and Practice in Educational Contexts [Symposium]. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Los Angeles, CA, USA. 

Bach, K. M., Pickal, A. J., Wachholz, V., Richters, C., Murböck, J., Brandl, L., Stadler, M., & Sailer, M. (2026, March 16-18). Zwischen den Sternchen lesen – Eine integrative Untersuchung zur Wirkung geschlechtergerechter Sprache auf das Lesen unter Berücksichtigung individueller Merkmale [Paper presentation]. In V. Emslander & L. Bardach (Chairs) Zwischen Inklusivität und Verständlichkeit: Gendergerechte Sprache in der Schulpraxis [Symposium]. 13. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Munich, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Bichler, S., & Linn, M. C. (2025, October 8-9). Fostering the revision of science explanations through critique in technology-enhanced inquiry-learning [Poster presentation]. AQUA-d Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany.

Bach, K. M., & Hofer, S. I. (2025, September 29–October 1). Dual rewards? The impact of online one-on-one tutoring on underserved students and their volunteer tutors [Paper presentation]. 20. Tagung der Fachgruppe Pädagogische Psychologie (PAEPS), Jena, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Hofer, S. I., & Bichler, S. (2025, August 25–29). Systematically reviewing adaptivity as linchpin for formative assessment in schools [Paper presentation]. In S. Bichler (Organizer) & S. Hahn (Chair), Formative Assessment in Today’s Classrooms: Moving Towards Action [Symposium]. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Graz, Austria.

Oezsoy, M. D., Fendt, M., Roeben, M., Bach, K. M., Pfeifer, M., Sachs, D., Sommerhoff, D., Vogel, F., Fischer, F., & Chernikova, O. (2025). Are we still teaching the same learning sciences? A ten-year follow-up analysis of graduate program curricula [Paper presentation]. ISLS Annual Meeting, Helsinki, Finland.

Bach., K. M., Wachholz, V., Pickal, A. J., Richters, C., Murböck, J., Brandl, L., Stadler, M., Sailer, M. (2025, January 27-29). Gendergerecht oder Gendergaga? Eine Metaanalyse über den Einfluss von geschlechtergerechter Sprache im Vergleich zum generischen Maskulinum auf die subjektive Textwahrnehmung, das objektive Textverständnis und die Lesedauer [Paper presentation]. 12. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Mannheim, Germany

Herrmann, S. & Bach, K. M.* (2025, January 27-29). Ability grouping in German secondary schools: The effect of non-academic secondary school types on the development of math competencies [Paper presentation]. 12. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Mannheim, Germany

*presenting author

Bach, L. M. & Hofer, S. I., (2024, September 3-5). Bridging the educational gap. The influence of 1:1 tutoring on underserved students’ motivation, emotions, and educational aspirations [Paper presentation]. Future of Education Conference, Graz, Austria

Bach, K. M., Bichler, S., & Linn, M. C. (2024, August 27-30). Supporting students’ knowledge integration: Design characteristics of critique artifacts [Paper presentation]. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), SIG 3, Munich, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Hofer, S. I., & Bichler, S. (2024, August 21-23). Adaptivity in schools: A review of context, implementation, learner characteristics, and goals. [Paper presentation] in K. M. Bach (Organizer) & S. I. Hofer (Chair) Customizable classrooms: Adaptive learning environments in schools. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), SIG 6 & 7, Tübingen, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Wildner, A., Fischer, M. R., Fischer, F., Chernikova, O., & Richters, C. (2024, June, 14-18). Opening the black box of the effects of instructional support on collaborative diagnostic processes with process mining [Poster presentation]. ISLS Annual Meeting, Buffalo, New York, USA.

Bach, K. M., Reinhold, F., & Hofer, S.I. (2024, March 18-20). Unlocking math potential in low-SES students - Instructional scaffolds as road map to improved performance for students with unfavorable prerequisites: Design Characteristics of Critique Artifacts [Paper presentation]. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Potsdam, Germany.

Bichler, S., Bach, K. M., Hofer, S.I. (2024, March 18 - 20). Adaptive learning, instruction, and teaching: A systematic thematic review to pinpoint the common core and distinguishing features of a big educational idea [Paper presentation in symposium]. 11. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Potsdam, Germany.

Kozlova, Z., Bach, K. M., Hofer, S. I. (2024, March 18-20 ). AR glasses in the classroom with no human learner behind? A systematic literature review [Paper presentation in symposium]. 11. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Potsdam, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Ángeles, S.L., & Faulstich Orellana, M. E. (2023, November 22–24). Connecting theory and practice in an undergraduate community-engagement course [Paper presentation]. 17th EAPRIL Conference, Belfast, North Ireland

Bach, K. M., Reinhold, F., Bichler, S., & Hofer, S. I. (2023, September 18–20). Who benefits from what? Supporting educationally disadvantaged students with instructional scaffolds in math class [Poster presentation]. 20. Tagung der Fachgruppe Pädagogische Psychologie (PAEPS), Kiel, Germany.

Bach, K. M., Bichler, S., & Linn, M. C. (2023, August 23–26). How does critiquing peer ideas help students revise their science explanations? [Paper presentation]. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Thessaloniki, Greece.

Bach, K. M., Breil, S.M., Bleidorn, W., Back, M. (2019, February 7–9). The influence of personality on the quantity, nature, and perception of life events [Poster presentation]. SPSP Annual Convention, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Conference papers (non-peer reviewed)

Bach, K. M. (2026, January 13th). From data to decisions: Relations between teachers‘ data literacy knowledge and their ability to perceive, interpret and make instructional decisions based on dashboard data [Paper presentation]. Colloquium „Personalized Learning and Teaching“. Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.

Bach, K. M. (2025, July 8th). Unlocking potential: Enhancing math performance in lower SES students through instructional scaffolding[Paper presentation]. CAIS, Bochum, Germany.

Bichler, S. & Bach, K. M. (2025, June 9th). Presentation and conferencing skills – Newcomer workshop [Workshop]. ISLS Annual Meeting, Helsinki, Finland.

Bach, K. M. (2025, June 2nd), Adaptivity – a solution to bridge the educational gap? [Paper presentation] Itec Research Seminar. KU Leuven, Kortrijk, Belgium

Bach, K. M. (2025, April 28th). Adaptivity – a silver bullet for educational equity? Investigating different forms of adaptive teaching and learning with a focus on underserved students [Paper presentation]. Research Group of Prof. Dr. Fien Depaepe, KU Leuven, Kortrijk, Belgium

Bach, K. M. (2025, March 26th). Mind the (educational) gap! Understanding and addressing students‘ individual differences [Workshop]. FORUM Frühlingsakademie Nachhaltigkeit, KIT. Karlsruhe, Germany

Bach, K. M. (2025, March 15th). Adaptivität im Unterricht unter Berücksichtigung von individuellen Lern- und Herkunftseigenschaften von Schüler:innen [Workshop]. aim-akademie. Alumnitage für die Ehemaligen des Weiterbildungsmaster “Schulmanagement und Leadership”. Heilbronn, Germany.

Bach, K. M. (2025, February 3rd). Thriving not just surviving. Stress awareness and management for PhD students [Workshop]. Munich Center of the Learning Sciences. Munich, Germany.

Bichler, S. & Bach, K. M. (2024, June 10-14). Maximizing the ISLS 2024 annual meeting experience: A community-based workshop for polishing presentation & conferencing skills [Workshop]. ISLS Annual Meeting, Buffalo, New York, USA.

Bach., K. M., Wachholz, V., Pickal, A. J., Richters, C., Murböck, J., Brandl, L., Stadler, M.,  Sailer, M. (2024, May 23rd). Gendergerecht oder Gendergaga? Eine Metaanalyse über den Einfluss von geschlechtergerechter Sprache im Vergleich zum generischen Maskulinum auf die subjektive Textwahrnehmung, das objektive Textverständnis und die Lesedauer [Paper presentation]. Psychological Research Colloquium at the University of Augsburg. Augsburg, Germany.

Bach, K. M. (2024, March 13th). Teilhabe 4.0: Wie können wir alle bei der Gestaltung unserer digitalen Gesellschaft mitwirken? [Panel discussion]. Bitkom Bildungskonferenz 2024. Berlin, Germany (hybrid).

Bichler, S., Bach, K. M.*, & Hofer, S. (2023, March 1–3). Personalized, individualized, differentiated, or adaptive learning, instruction, and teaching? A systematic literature review to group and distinguish concepts [Paper presentation]. MIDE Conference 2023. Zurich, Switzerland.

*presenting author

Organized symposia

Bach, K. M. (2025, August 21-23). Customizable classrooms: Adaptive learning environments in. [Symposium]. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), SIG 6 & 7, Tübingen, Germany.