Harald Wagner (Germany)

• 1969 Diploma in Psychology, University of Hamburg;
• 1979 PhD Psychology, University of Hamburg              

Career/Employment:

• 1969 – 1976  Research Assistant, University of Hamburg;
• 1976 - 1981  Academic Assistant, University of Hamburg;
• 1981 -  1986  Assistant Professor, University of Hamburg;
• 1986 - 1988  Research Scientist, University of Hamburg;
• 1988 - Executive Director, Bildung und Begabung e.V., Bonn

Specialization:

• main field: talent development
• other fields: identification, counselling, developmental and educational psychology; current research interest: talent development by competitions and academic summer programs

Membership of Professional Societies:

• President, Arbeitskreis Begabungsforschung und Begabungsförderung (ABB) e.V (Association for talent research and promotion) (since 1997)
• Secretary and Treasurer, European Council for High Ability (ECHA) (1991-2004) Member, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Inc.