2013                  Habilitation an der Universität Wien

Seit 2012 –      Hochschulprofessorin an der Pädagogischen Hochschule OÖ

2009 – 2011    Visiting scientist am Max Planck Institut für Ornithologie (MPIO), Seewiesen, Deutschland

Seit 2005 –      Lektorin an der Universität Wien

2003 – 2006    Post-Doc an der Konrad Lorenz Forschungsstelle Grünau (KLF) / Universität Wien

1999 – 2002    Post-Doc am Instituto Superior de Psicología Aplicada (ISPA), Lissabon, Portugal

1999                  Doktorat (PhD) KLF Grünau / Universität Wien

1995                  Diplom (MSc) Universität Wien

Auszeichnungen / Preise

2012                    L’Oréal-Preis ‘For Women in Science‘
                               verliehen durch die Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften

2010 – 2012      ‘Focus of Excellence’ der Fakultät für Lebenswissenschaften, Universität Wien

2010                    ‘Niko Tinbergen Preis‘ der Ethologischen Gesellschaft e.V.

2009                     Alexander von Humboldt Fellow

Advisory Editor Acta Ethologica (Springer Verlag)

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katharina_Hirschenhauser

Buch

Hirschenhauser K, Künstler L, Grünschachner-Berger V (2025). Biologinnen - Her Stories. Wien: Buchschmiede. https://tinyurl.com/5n8x345h 

Hirschenhauser K, Grünschachner-Berger V, Reisegger-Röck C, Hutterer M (2020). Was macht ein Hund im Klassenzimmer? Linz: PH OÖ. (Informationsbroschüre zum Einsatz von Schulhunden) 
[Supplementary online material: ph-ooe.at/schulhunde]

   Übersetzte Ausgabe ins Türkische: Köpek sınıfta ne arıyor? Okuldaki köpeklerin etkinliği

   Übersetzte Ausgabe ins Arabische: عـالية الكلاب في المدرسة ماذا يفعل الكلب في الصف؟.

Herausgeberband

Feyerer E, Hirschenhauser K, Soukup-Altrichter K, Hrsg., 2014. Last oder Lust:Forschung und Lehrer_innenbildung. Beiträge zur Bildungsforschung, Band 1, Waxmann Verlag.

Buchbeiträge

Steiner R, Hirschenhauser K, Fritz I (2023). MINT & Mädchenförderung – Curricula-Analyse Lehramt. In (A Schnider, ML Braunsteiner, I Bruner, C Hansen, B Schober, C Spiel, Hrsg.) PädagogInnenbildung – Evaluationen und Analysen, pp 483-537. Be+Be Verlag.

Hirschenhauser K, Frigerio D, Neuböck-Hubinger B (2022). Science education and beyond: citizen science in primary school potentially affects conceptual learning and socio-emotional development. In (M. Ampartzaki & M. Kalogiannakis, Eds.) Pedagogy, Learning, and Creativity. InTech Open. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.107532   

Neuböck-Hubinger, B & Hirschenhauser, K 2019. Animal magnetism: Belebte Natur im naturwissenschaftlichen Sachunterricht. In (B Neuböck-Hubinger, R Steiner, B Holub & C Egger, Hrsg.) Sachunterricht in Bewegung – Einblicke und Ausblicke zur Situation der Sachunterrichtsdidaktik in Österreich, pp 71-80.  Verlag Schneider Hohengehren.

Schermaier A, Weisl H, Hirschenhauser K 2019. bio@school 6 - Lehrplan 2018. Linz: Veritas Verlag (Schulbuch Nr. 180.755)

Hirschenhauser K 2018. Neurophysiologie von Emotionen im pädagogischen Kontext. In (M Huber & S Krause, Hrsg.) Bildung und Emotion, pp 195-211. Springer Verlag.

Hirschenhauser K & Neuböck-Hubinger B 2017. Biophilie – das Interesse am Lebendigen im Unterricht nutzen. In (S Lochner et al.) Jubiläumsband 10 Jahre Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich, pp 46-47.

Schermaier A, Weisl H, Hirschenhauser K 2017. bio@school 6 - Lehrplan 2017. Linz: Veritas Verlag (Schulbuch Nr. 180.755)

Schermaier A, Weisl H, Hirschenhauser K 2015. bio@school 6. Linz: Veritas Verlag (Schulbuch Nr. 170.11.8)

Hirschenhauser K, Fischer H, Buhrow, H, Kotrschal K 2013. Goose research then and now: ethology in flux. In (IBR Scheiber, BM Weiß, J Hemetsberger, K Kotrschal, Eds.) The Social Life of Geese, chapter 2. Cambridge University Press

Nedelcu I, Hirschenhauser K 2013. Maintenance of the monogamous pair bond. In (IBR Scheiber, BM Weiß, J Hemetsberger, K Kotrschal, Eds.) The Social Life of Geese, chapter 4. Cambridge University Press

Kotrschal K, Scheiber IBR, Hirschenhauser K 2010. Individual performance in complex social systems: the greylag example. In (P Kappeler, Ed.) Animal Behaviour: Evolution and Mechanisms, chapter 5. Springer Verlag, pp 119-148.

Hirschenhauser K, Frigerio D 2005. Hidden patterns of male sex hormones and behavior vary with life history. In (L Anolli, G Riva, S Duncan Jr, MS Magnusson, Eds) The Hidden Structure of Interaction: from Neurons to Culture Patterns, chapter 5. Amsterdam: IOS-Press, pp 82-96.

Oliveira RF, Ros AFH, Hirschenhauser K, Canário AVM 2001. Androgens and mating systems in fish: Intra- and interspecific analyses. In (Goos HJT, Rastogi RK, Vaudry H, Pierantoni R, Eds.) Perspectives in Comparative Endocrinology: Unity and Diversity. Monduzzi Editore Sorrento (Napoli), Italy: pp 985-993.

Artikel in Fachzeitschriften (peer-reviewed)

Hirschenhauser K, Nowak E (2026). On aims and methods of teaching ethology. Acta Ethologica 29, article no. 24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-026-00498-y  

Trigo S, Azevedo J, Reis P, Gomes ACR, Cardoso GC, Hirschenhauser K, Soares M (2026). Measurement of excreted steroid metabolites in common waxbills (Estrilda astrild). Avian Biology Research online first 4 May, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1177/17581559261446850

Fischer S, Ferlinc Z, Hirschenhauser K, Taborsky B, Fusani L, Tebbich S (2024). Does the stress axis mediate behavioural flexibility in a social cichlid, Neolamprologus pulcher? Physiology & Behavior 287, 114694. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938424002427?via%3Dihub

Nowak E, Heidinger C, Hirschenhauser K (2024). Ursachen und Folgen: Antworten auf Fragen nach dem „Warum“ in der Biologie entlang einer Zeitachse strukturieren. MNU Journal 03/2024, 204-208. https://www.mnu.de/publikationen/mnu-journal

Nowak E, Heidinger C, Hirschenhauser K (2024). Warum reagieren Katzen so komisch auf Gurken. Online-Ergänzung zu Ursachen und Folgen, MNU Journal 03/2024, https://www.mnu.de/publikationen/mnu-journal

Hirschenhauser K, Brodesser L (2023). Children’s relationships with a non-vertebrate animal: the case of a Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) at school. Animals 13(9), 1575. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13091575  

Neuböck-Hubinger B, Grubner K, Frigerio D, Hirschenhauser K (2021). Natural science education - a claim for equality, diversity and inclusion in citizen science activities. Proceedings of SciencePoS (ACSC2020), 018. https://pos.sissa.it/393/018/pdf

Hirschenhauser K, Frigerio D, Leithinger V, Schenkenfelder I, Neuböck-Hubinger B (2019). Primary pupils, science and a model bird species: Evidence for the efficacy of extracurricular science education. PLoS One 14, e0220635. http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0220635

Frigerio D, Pühringer-Sturmayr V, Neuböck-Hubinger B, Gegendorfer G, Kotrschal K, Hirschenhauser K (2019). Monitoring public awareness about the endangered northern bald ibis: a case study involving primary school children as citizen scientists. PeerJ  7, e7569. http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7569

Voigt C, Hirschenhauser K, Leitner S (2018). Neural activation following offensive aggression in Japanese quail. Biology Open 7, bio038026. http://bio.biologists.org/content/7/12/bio038026 

Hirschenhauser K, Meichel Y, Schmalzer S, Beetz AM (2017). Children love their pet - do relationships between children and pet co-vary with phylogenetic distance, gender and age? Anthrozoös 30(3), 441-456. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08927936.2017.1357882

Neuböck-Hubinger B, Aschauer M, Breitwieser I, Schwarz T, Bisenberger A & Hirschenhauser K (2016). Lehramtsstudierende erforschen den Einsatz von lebenden Tieren und Pflanzen im Sachunterricht. Gesellschaft für Didaktik des Sachunterrichts,  GDSU Journal 5, 41-54.

Hirschenhauser K, Schietz J, Waldl G (2016). Grafomotorische Förderung - auch späte Förderung zeigt noch Wirkung auf Schriftbild und Schreibmotivation. Forschungsperspektiven 8, 159-174.

Hirschenhauser K, Gürtler H, Millesi E (2016). Salivary cortisol patterns in nine-year old children - testing the effects of daily exercises on school-related stress load. EthoNews 74, 8-13.

Hirschenhauser K, Gahr M, Goymann W (2013). Winning and losing in public. Audiences direct future success in Japanese quail. Hormones and Behavior 63, 625-633.

Hirschenhauser K (2012). Testosterone and partner compatibility: evidence and emerging questions. Ethology 118, 799-809. (invited review)

Hirschenhauser K, Spreitzer K, Lepschy M, Kotrschal K, Möstl E (2012). Excretion patterns of corticosterone metabolites differ between two galliform species, Japanese quail and chicken. Journal of Ornithology 153, 1179-1188.

Hirschenhauser K, Weiß BM, Haberl W, Möstl E, Kotrschal K (2010). Female androgen patterns and within-pair testosterone compatibility in domestic geese (Anser domesticus). General and Comparative Endocrinology 165, 195-203. 

Soares MC, Bshary R, Fusani L, Goymann W, Hau M, Hirschenhauser K, Oliveira RF (2010). Hormonal mechanisms of cooperative behaviour. Philosophical Transactions Royal Society B 365, 2737-2750.

Weiß BM, Kotrschal K, Möstl E, Hirschenhauser K (2010). Social and life-history correlates of hormonal partner compatibility in greylag geese (Anser anser). Behavioural Ecology 21, 138-143.

Bertin A, Hirschenhauser K, Kotrschal K (2009). Trans-generational influence of human disturbances in Japanese quail: egg quality influences male social and sexual behaviour. Ethology 115, 879-887.

Weiß BM, Poggemann K, Olek K, Foerster K, Hirschenhauser K (2008). Isolation and characterization of microsatellite marker loci in the greylag goose (Anser anser). Molecular Ecology Resources 8, 1411-1413.

Hirschenhauser K, Wittek M, Johnston P, Möstl E (2008). Social context rather than behavioral output or winning modulates post-conflict testosterone responses in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). Physiology and Behavior 95, 457-463.

Bertin A, Richard-Yris MA, Houdelier C, Lumineau S, Möstl E, Kuchar A, Hirschenhauser K, Kotrschal K (2008). Habituation to humans affects yolk steroid levels and offspring phenotype in quail. Hormones and Behavior 54, 396-402.

Hirschenhauser K, Canário AVM, Ros AFH, Taborsky M, Oliveira RF (2008). Social context may affect urinary excretion of 11-ketotestosterone in African cichlids. Behaviour 145, 1367-1388.

Scott AP, Hirschenhauser K, Bender N, Oliveira RF, Earley RL, Sebire M, Ellis T, Pavlidis M, Hubbard PM, Huertas M, Canário AVM (2008). Non-invasive measurement of steroids in fish-holding water: important considerations when applying the procedure to behaviour studies. Behaviour 145, 1307-1328. 

Garamszegi LZ, Hirschenhauser K, Bokony V, Eens M, Hurtrez-Bousses S, Møller AP, Oliveira RF, Wingfield JC (2008). Latitudinal distribution, migration and testosterone levels in birds. American Naturalist 172, 533-546. 

Bokony V, Garamszegi LZ, Hirschenhauser K, Liker A (2008). Testosterone and melanin-based black plumage coloration: a comparative study. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 62, 1229-1238.

Scheiber IBR, Weiß BM, Hirschenhauser K, Wascher CAF, Nedelcu IT, Kotrschal K (2007). Does 'relationship intelligence' make big brains in birds? The Open Biology Journal 1, 6-8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3188405/

Hirschenhauser K, Oliveira RF (2006). Social modulation of androgens in male vertebrates: meta-analyses of the ‘challenge hypothesis’. Animal Behaviour 71, 265-277.

Hirschenhauser K, Kotrschal K, Möstl E (2005). A synthesis of measuring steroid metabolites in goose feces. Annals NY Academy of Sciences 1046, 138-153.

Weiß B, Möstl E, Hirschenhauser K (2005). Within-pair testosterone compatibility as a currency for pairbond quality in Greylag geese? Hormones and Behavior 48, 133-134.

Goymann W, Moore IT, Scheuerlein A, Hirschenhauser K, Grafen A, Wingfield JC (2004). Testosterone in tropical birds: effects of environmental and social factors. American Naturalist 164, 327-334. 

Hirschenhauser K, Taborsky M, Oliveira T, Canário AVM, Oliveira RF (2004). A test for the ‘challenge hypothesis’ in cichlid fish: simulated partner and territory intruder experiments. Animal Behaviour 68, 741-750. 

Frigerio D, Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E, Dittami J, Kotrschal K (2004). Experimentally elevated testosterone increases status signalling in male Greylag geese (Anser anser). Acta Ethologica 7, 9-18.

Hirschenhauser K, Winkler H, Oliveira RF (2003). Comparative analyses of male androgen responsiveness to social environment in birds: the effects of mating system and paternal incubation. Hormones and Behavior 43, 508-519.

Oliveira RF, Hirschenhauser K, Canário AVM, Taborsky M (2003). Androgen levels of reproductive competitors in a cooperatively breeding cichlid. Journal of Fish Biology 63, 1615-1620.

Oliveira RF, Hirschenhauser K, Carneiro LA, Canário AVM (2002). Social modulation of androgen levels in male teleost fish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology B 132, 203-215. 

Hirschenhauser K, Frigerio D, Grammer K, Magnusson MS (2002). Monthly patterns of testosterone and behavior in prospective fathers. Hormones and Behavior 42, 172-181.

Ros AFH, Hirschenhauser K, Oliveira RF (2001). The interaction of activational and organizational effects of early androgens on aggression in juvenile birds: A reply to Saszvàri et al. Ethology 107, 851-853. 

Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E, Wallner B, Dittami J, Kotrschal K (2000). Endocrine and behavioural responses of male Greylag geese (Anser anser) to pairbond challenges during the reproductive season. Ethology 106, 63-78.

Hirschenhauser K, Peczely P, Möstl E, Wallner B, Dittami J, Kotrschal K (2000). Seasonal relationships between plasma and fecal testosterone in response to GnRH in domestic ganders. General and Comparative Endocrinology 118, 262-272.

Kotrschal K, Dittami J, Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E, Peczely P (2000). Effects of physiological and social challenges in different seasons on fecal testosterone and corticosterone in male domestic geese (Anser domesticus). Acta Ethologica 2, 115-122.

Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E, Kotrschal K (1999). Seasonal patterns of sex steroids determined from feces in different social categories of Greylag geese (Anser anser). General and Comparative Endocrinology 114, 67-79.

Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E, Kotrschal K (1999). Within-pair testosterone covariation and reproductive output in Greylag geese (Anser anser). Ibis 141, 577-586.

Kotrschal K, Hirschenhauser K, Möstl E (1998). Social stress and dominance: the relation is seasonal in Greylag geese (Anser anser). Animal Behaviour  55, 171-176.