Student Research Assistant

Hi, I'm Emil Hillebrand.

I come from Bremen, where I have spent most of my life.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to pursue something technical, so I completed my high school diploma with advanced courses in computer science and English.
Afterwards, I studied computer engineering at the University of Bremen and earned a B.Sc.

During my bachelor's degree, I taught handball and swimming to children and young people, as I had been interested in teaching since high school.

However, I didn’t want to take the risk of having “only” a bachelor's degree in education, because I was concerned that this might limit my career options if I later decided I didn’t want to teach after all.

I am now pursuing a master's degree in vocational school teaching (M.Ed.) while also working.

In my free time, I enjoy running. I also like gardening and reading and watching crime stories.

I have been studying Business and Economics Education with a second subject in Sports at the Georg-August University of Göttingen since October 2021. I completed my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in March 2025 and have been continuing my studies in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program since April 2025.

Alongside my studies, I have been serving as a student representative for the VLWN at the University of Göttingen since January 2024. Since March 2025, I have also been active as a youth representative for the VLWN in the corresponding committee at dbb Niedersachsen.

In addition, I have been working as a student research assistant at the Chair of Business and Economics Education at the University of Potsdam since March 2025, contributing to the research project “Hybrid Education for Statutory Interest Groups” by supporting research and teaching activities.

I obtained my general university entrance qualification (Abitur) in July 2021 from Vocational Schools 1 Celle, Vocational Grammar School for Business and Administration.

My name is Mattis Siegl, and I have been studying at the University of Education Weingarten since October 2021. I am enrolled in a teacher education program for lower secondary education (Sekundarstufe I) with a focus on Business, History, and Politics.

My professional activities under Prof. Dr. Siegfried began in September 2024 at the University of Education in Weingarten. Since March 2025, my work has shifted to the chair in Potsdam. My responsibilities include supporting research and teaching.

In my work to date, my research focus has been on the use of digital media in school-based instruction.

My name is Anne Roettmann, and since December 2025, I have been working as a student assistant at the Chair of Business and Vocational Education and Training under Prof. Dr. Christin Siegfried at the University of Potsdam. In this role, I contribute to the EVerFit project by supporting research and project-related activities.

After completing my secondary education in summer 2019, I initially completed vocational training as an industrial clerk. Since October 2021, I have been studying at the University of Göttingen, where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Business and Vocational Education and Training in May 2025. Since April 2025, I have been pursuing my Master of Education in the same field. In addition, I am currently undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration to further develop my disciplinary expertise.

In my Bachelor’s thesis, I examined the use of AI chatbots in vocational education. I am particularly interested in the potential of digital technologies to design and enhance teaching and learning processes. Accordingly, my Master’s thesis will further explore the use of AI chatbots, with a specific focus on higher education.

My name is Felix Gottschalk, and I am a video editor, media designer and trainee technology education specialist based in Berlin. For several years I have worked at the interface of digital media production, visual design and technical implementation. At Deutsche Grammophon I held the position of Manager Video Editing & Postproduction, where I oversaw high-calibre music and cultural projects and took responsibility for the creative process from raw footage through to the final release.

Alongside my permanent post, I have completed numerous freelance projects, ranging from web design and graphic and layout work to camera and set assistance. Particularly formative for me have been varied engagements such as documenting the work of medico international on film and serving as editor-in-chief for the coverage of COP21/2015.

I am currently studying Technology Education/Computer Science at the University of Potsdam, where I combine my media expertise with a pedagogical and technical perspective.

I have been working as a student assistant at the chair of Prof. Dr. Christin Siegfried at the University of Potsdam since March 2026. I am involved in the research project finally, where I support the doctoral researchers with data collection and research activities.

After completing my Abitur in 2018, I trained as banking professional. I have been studying Business Education (Wirtschaftspädagogik) at the University of Göttingen (Georg-August-Universität) since October 2021. Having completed my Bachelor's degree in May 2025, I continued directly into the Master's programme in Business Education.