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 webpage

Established researcher

I am an established researcher with a background in architecture and urbanism, focusing on action research. My interest is in transdisciplinary research to create sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive cities. I am part of the "Cultural Studies of Science and Technology" 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). I am the co-founder of external page LightUp and a member of the art collective, external page Botaki Factory. Details on Stephanie's webpage.

Postdoctoral Researcher

I am a Science and Technology Studies (STS) early career researcher, based in the Cultural Studies of Science group at the TdLab, in Zurich (Switzerland). My previous research has focussed on interdisciplinary doctoral training, educational and science policies, and their mutual entanglements, as well as consequences for students and Higher Education. My current work focusses on transdisciplinary practices at the boundary between academic and professional fields, as part of the project "Practice-based research: investigating research practices, outputs and impacts in Belgium-Flanders, Poland and Switzerland". Details on Nathalie's webpage

Senior Scientific Assistant

Connecting academic research with societal needs has been the central thread of my career. With over 14 years of experience in research management across three continents, I began my work after completing an MA in European Union Studies at Leiden University, first at the University of Waterloo in Canada and later at the University of Auckland in Aotearoa New Zealand. Across these roles, I developed and supported inter- and transdisciplinary initiatives focused on enhancing the societal, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions of research. I am currently based at ETH Zurich in the Cultural Studies of Science and Technology group, where I lead the PATHWAYS project, a meta-research project investigating interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research practices at the University of Strasbourg. I am particularly interested in how institutions design, fund, and evaluate transdisciplinary research, and how these processes enable societal impact. Details on Madalina's webpage

Doctoral candidate

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 candidate

I am a doctoral student in the Cultural Studies of Science and Technology 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 and is part of the INTERSECTIONS project. 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 candidate

In my doctoral studies, I investigate the role of norms and governance in inter- and transdisciplinary research. Embedded in the INTERSECTIONS project and anchored in Science and Technology Studies (STS), I focus on inter- and transdisciplinary research involving emerging technologies. I aim to contribute to governance mechanisms for emerging technologies that improve the participation and representation of societal actor groups. In my master's degree in philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin, I specialized in the interface of philosophy of science, cognitive science, and AI ethics. In my bachelor’s, I studied philology and philosophy at the University of Augsburg. At different NGOs, I worked on policies and societal implications of technologies. Details on Helena's webpage

Teaching Assistant

I am a master's student in Environmental Sciences with a specialisation in Environmental Systems and Policy at ETH Zürich. I completed my Master's thesis with the CSTS group, focusing on fostering stakeholder engagement in alpine photovoltaic projects in Switzerland. I am interested in developing democratic processes of environmental decision-making. As a student assistant, I help the CSTS group with research-related tasks as well as the organisation of the Summer School Inter- and Transdisciplinary Integration in Science, Policy and Practice.

Student Assistant

I am a Master’s student in Environmental Sciences at ETH Zürich, specialising in Environmental Systems and Policy. My interests centre on science-policy interfaces and research cultures that shape how knowledge is shared and used in environmental decision making. As a student assistant, I will be involved in the organisation of the Summer School - Co-creating transformative knowledge: Inter- and transdisciplinary research in practice.

Student Assistant

I am a Master's student in Environmental Sciences, specialising in Environmental Systems and Policy at ETH Zürich.  I am especially curious about how transdisciplinary approaches can connect research, practice and communities and shape sustainability goals. As a student assistant, I support the group with research-related as well as administrative tasks.

Student Assistant

I am pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Sciences with a focus on Environmental Systems and Policy. My personal interests lie at the nexus of transdisciplinary approaches and values influencing public perception in governance and policymaking. My work as a student assistant is to help the group plan the SSH Energy Workshops.

Student Assistant

I am currently completing my MSc in Environmental Sciences, specialising in Environmental Systems and Policy at ETH Zürich. I am especially interested in how science-based and systemic approaches can support inclusive and sustainable policy-making. As a student assistant, I am supporting the group in the organization of the SSH Energy Workshops.