Anna Stöckl

Anna Stöckl is a junior professor and Research Fellow at the Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, leading an Emmy Noether research group. Her work focuses on insect vision and flight control, particularly in moths. She studies how these insects navigate dynamic light environments using their nervous systems, despite limited neural resources. Her ERC-funded 'DynamicVision' project combines neuroanatomical studies, electrophysiology, and behavioral experiments, leveraging the University's Imaging Hangar facility for large-scale flight analysis. Awards include the prestigious ERC Starting Grant and leadership of an Emmy Noether group.

Research interests center on sensory-motor integration, visual processing, and ecological adaptations in insects. Her methods bridge lab and field studies, emphasizing naturalistic conditions. Science communication efforts include TED-Ed videos and participations in science slams, reflecting her commitment to public engagement.