Sandra Formella-Zimmermann
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Dr. Sandra Formella-Zimmermann is a rising scholar at the intersection of educational psychology, digital literacy, and human–technology interaction. Her research focuses on how young learners perceive and conceptualize emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence in educational settings. Her most cited work, “Free word association analysis of students' perception of artificial intelligence” (2025), is a pioneering study that captures the evolving cognitive landscape of 836 German high school students aged 10–20. By administering free word association tests before and after the release of ChatGPT, she provides rare, longitudinal insight into how a transformative AI tool reshapes adolescent mental models. This study, already garnering 2 citations shortly after publication, demonstrates her ability to combine rigorous qualitative methodology with timely, socially relevant questions. Dr. Formella-Zimmermann’s contributions are notable for bridging cognitive science and classroom practice, offering educators and policymakers evidence-based understanding of how students internalize AI. Her work stands out for its focus on youth voice and perception, making her a key voice in the ongoing dialogue about AI literacy, digital citizenship, and the future of learning in an algorithmically mediated world.
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