Corinna Baumgartner

Corinna Baumgartner is a Lecturer & Senior Researcher at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), School of Engineering. Her work focuses on Technology Assessment, Circular Economy, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of emerging technologies.

• Master of Science in Life Sciences (Environmental Technologies) from FHNW (2012-2015)
• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Environmental Technologies) from FHNW (2009-2012)

Her research spans Sustainability Assessment for products/systems in design phases, Digitalization (IoT), and Resource Management. She co-developed LCA methodologies for electric kick scooters, IoT devices, and mycelium-based materials.

Key publication trends include:

• Applying LCA to IoT and digital technologies
• Advancing biodegradable materials (mycelium) and organic photovoltaics
• Linking product design to climate-friendly and resource-efficient outcomes

She participates in ZHAW projects like IoT Sustainability Lab (co-project leader) and Massive Decarbonisation of Swiss Building Stock. Her work bridges academic research and industry collaboration.