People

Group Leader of CSTS and lecturer at the TdLab

I work in the field of the anthropology of science (within science, technology and society studies, STS), focusing in particular on the study of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge production processes. As a result, I am interested in methods and tools as well as concepts and theories as means of achieving transformative and developmental change. I have focused my research on the specific conditions for inter-and trans-disciplinary research and on the production and social use of knowledge in different countries, including the role of universities and other institutions. Details on Bianca's wepage

Postdoctoral Researcher

I am a post-doctoral researcher with a background in architecture and urbanism. My interest is in transdisciplinary research to create sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive cities. I am part of the "Cultural Studies of Science" group at the TdLab and working on the Horizon Europe project "Delivering the next generation of Open Integrated Assessment Models for Net-Zero sustainable development" (DIAMOND). Details on Stephanie's webpage

Doctoral candidate

I am a doctoral student in the Cultural Studies of Science group. I hold a Bachelor degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Zurich and a Master degree in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Oxford. I am interested in how research practices are influenced by underlying human cognitive and cultural capacities. The focus of my doctoral thesis lies on values involved in the practice and evaluation of inter- and transdisciplinary research. I strive to strengthen the position of qualitative methods in the scientific landscape and contributes to the development of ethnographic approaches by combining them with cognitive paradigms. Details on Anne-Sophie's webpage

Doctoral student

I am a graduate of the College of Interdisciplinary Individual Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Warsaw, where I pursued a BA in ethnology and cultural anthropology and MA in Sociology. I support CSTS Group efforts in the project Co-Evolution and Coordinated Simulation of the Swiss Energy System and Swiss Society (CoSi). My work is focused on designing and conducting a literature review and qualitative study that will create a foundation for further activities within CoSi and contribute to the aim of a successful energy transition in Switzerland. Details on Konstanty's webpage

Doctoral student

As a doctoral student in Science and Technology Studies (STS), I study the role of norms in science and technology. Embedded in the INTERSECTIONS project, I focus on norms in inter- and transdisciplinary cultures and practices of technology domains. Thus, I aim to contribute to inclusive governance mechanisms of applied emerging technologies such as AI. I hold a master's degree in philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin, where I specialized in the interface of philosophy of science, cognitive science, and AI ethics. In my bachelor’s degree, I studied philology and philosophy at the University of Augsburg. At various NGOs, I conducted research on societal consequences and policies of emerging and foundational technologies. Details on Helena's webpage

Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Edinburgh)

I am a Science and Technology Studies (STS) early career researcher, based in Edinburgh (UK). I hold a diploma in Systems Practice and a PhD in STS. My research has focussed on interdisciplinary doctoral training, education and science policies, and their mutual entanglements, as well as consequences for Higher Education. More widely, my interests focus on collaborative knowledge production processes from a practice theory perspective. My current work centres on public policies for science, technology and innovation and how they influence academic practices. external pageDetails on Nathalie's webpagecall_made

Doctoral candidate

I have an MBA and am a PhD candidate in Aalto University School of Engineering (mechanical engineering department - product development track). My research explores creativity and innovation for sustainable futures in collaboration with Indigenous local and traditional knowledge holders. In 2012, I was invited to make the case for human-centered design planning for the Dutch government, as guest researcher at Wageningen University Economic Research Unit (09.2012-12.2013) in context of public private partnerships for sustainable development of agricultural value chains. For the East African Community, my design research firm was commissioned (11.2015 - 05.2016) to develop a robust methodology for mapping the dynamics of borderland trade to inform design of trade development programmes for the informal sector. Insights from my professional fieldwork are available on video (TED 2017; re:publica 2019) as well as in print (Harvard Business Review 2014a,b; BusinessWeek 2005).