Felix Wagner

Dr. Felix Wagner is a researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on real-world laboratories as transformative research methods for sustainability, bridging socio-technical systems, technology assessment, and cultural change.

Research Interests:

• Designing real-world laboratory research
• Socio-technical systems for sustainability
• Psychology of sustainability
• Ecovillages as transformation models
• Climate protection initiatives
• Dual-mode participation methods

Publications & Projects: Wagner has published extensively on real-world laboratories since 2014, including articles in GAIA and Sustainability. His 2024 work explores leverage points for systemic transformation and methodological advances in inclusive real-lab practices.

Professional Involvement: He contributes to the Real-World Laboratories for Sustainability Network and collaborates on projects like the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change. Wagner also develops interactive formats for public engagement in sustainability transitions.