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Prof. Dr. Alexandra Hofmänner is a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Sociology, RWTH Aachen University (2023–2026), and a Private Lecturer (Privatdozentin) at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Basel. Her academic work bridges science and technology studies, science policy, and postcolonial critique, with a focus on the role of expertise in governance and the globalization of scientific knowledge.
- RWTH Aachen University – Visiting Professor, Institute for Sociology (2023–2026)
- University of Basel – Privatdozentin, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities
Education:
- Dr. habil., University of Basel
- Dr. sc. nat., ETH Zurich
- MSc, ETH Zurich
Her research centers on science and technology policy, particularly in crisis contexts like the pandemic, and advocates for a postcolonial reorientation of STS to include diverse epistemic traditions. She has conducted research stays at the University of Cape Town, Cornell University, and the University of Sussex.
Research Interests: Science and Technology Studies (STS), Science Policy, Decolonial and Postcolonial Science Research, Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research, Globalization of Science, Energy Research, Sociology of Knowledge.
Her recent publications reflect a growing trend toward critical and global perspectives on science governance, emphasizing equity, epistemic justice, and the political dimensions of expertise. She explores how scientific advice is institutionalized in policy, especially in Switzerland, and challenges Western-centric models of knowledge production.
Scientific Awards:
None listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants:
No specific students or grant projects are mentioned in the text. However, she has led completed research projects such as 'The Role of Science and Scientific Expertise in the Swiss Policy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic' and 'New International Science and Technology (S&T) Policies: Key Issues and Questions in Switzerland' at the University of Basel.
Labs and Research Teams:
She is affiliated with the research group under Prof. Elisio Macamo at the University of Basel and contributes to the broader Science and Technology Studies community. Her work is embedded in interdisciplinary collaborations focusing on global science policy and epistemic diversity.
