Dr. Saskia Fischer stands as a distinguished educational psychologist whose pioneering work seamlessly integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with practical educational applications. Currently serving as a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg within the esteemed Department of Educational Psychology in Health Professions, she brings both academic expertise and clinical perspective to her research. Having earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the prestigious Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, she distinguished herself with exceptional doctoral research completed in December 2021. Since joining BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg as a Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin) in June 2016 at the Chair of Educational Psychology for Health Professions, Dr. Fischer has cultivated a remarkable dual career path, expertly balancing her academic responsibilities with practice as a certified systemic therapist and appointed psychological expert for family courts.
Her seminal dissertation research addressing teacher interventions in bullying situations represents a significant theoretical and practical contribution to educational psychology, transforming how educators understand effective anti-bullying strategies. Through meticulous analysis of comprehensive datasets comprising over 2,000 students and 550 teachers, she identified critical factors that distinguish educators who successfully prevent and address bullying from those who struggle with intervention. Her rigorous findings have been disseminated through numerous high-impact publications and presented at premier international conferences including those in Dublin, Vienna, and Stockholm, establishing her as a leading voice in the field. The profound significance of her work lies in its ability to translate complex psychological dynamics into actionable insights that directly impact classroom environments and student wellbeing.
Dr. Fischer's exceptional research has achieved unprecedented translation from academic theory to educational practice, with her evidence-based approaches now integral to teacher training programs across Brandenburg and formally incorporated into official educational guidelines adopted by schools throughout the region. Demonstrating remarkable commitment to societal impact, she regularly conducts high-demand professional development workshops where she masterfully transforms sophisticated psychological concepts into practical, actionable strategies for classroom implementation. Her unique interdisciplinary approach, spanning academic research, clinical practice, and policy development, exemplifies the evolving paradigm of psychology as a field increasingly focused on real-world applications and measurable outcomes. As she continues her innovative work at BTU, Dr. Fischer is poised to further advance the integration of psychological science and educational practice, with emerging research directions focused on early intervention frameworks and the development of resilience-building approaches that promise to reshape educational environments for future generations.
