Samuel Greiff

Samuel Greiff

Bio and Research Interests

Prof. Dr. Samuel Greiff holds the position of Professor of Educational Monitoring & Effectiveness at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) since October 2024. At TUM, he leads the Centre for International Student Assessment (ZIB) and oversees the national implementation of the PISA study. Before joining TUM, he headed the “Educational Psychology & Artificial Intelligence” research unit at Goethe-University Frankfurt from March to September 2024. He also led the “Cognition, Learning, & Educational Assessment” research group at the University of Luxembourg from 2012 to 2024.

Prof. Greiff's research focuses on systemic educational issues and monitoring through international large-scale comparative studies. His approach to education is holistic, incorporating both individual and societal perspectives. He is particularly interested in leveraging artificial intelligence and process data in educational studies, as well as in embedding 21st-century skills into educational practices. These approaches offer new opportunities to better understand learning processes and learning outcomes.

For many years, Prof. Greiff and his team have contributed to international comparative education studies, such as PISA and PIAAC. Their work offers valuable insights for systemic educational development and informs education policy. Prof. Greiff’s expertise supports evidence-based decision-making for educational reforms that enhance equality of opportunity, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of education.

In addition, Prof. Greiff has substantial experience in securing third-party funding and frequently publishes in leading journals, including Nature, Computers & Education, and the Journal of Educational Psychology. He is also active as an editor for journals such as Learning and Individual Differences and the Journal of Educational Psychology.