Lisa Sigl

Lisa Sigl is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Science and Technology Studies, Technische Universität Wien. Her work focuses on the intersection of science, society, and environmental issues, particularly examining practices that enhance research relevance to societal challenges.

Research Interests: Active in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Sigl explores epistemic reorientations in knowledge production, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the commercialization of research. Her recent publications address soil microbial ecology and frameworks for developing relevant academic career paths.

Scientific Output: With 33 publications across her career, her 2024–2025 work highlights epistemic practices in microbial ecology and typologies for research relevance. Collaborations with Maximilian Fochler and others emphasize societal engagement in scientific processes.

Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

Projects & Activities: Sigl participated in funded research projects like Entanglements of Valuing, Being and Knowing in Research (2018–2024) and Uncertainty in research landscapes (2009–2011). She has delivered 50+ academic activities, including talks on institutional support for interdisciplinarity and coproduction practices.