Barbara Heinisch

Barbara Heinisch is a researcher at the Faculty of Computer Science, specializing in citizen science and terminology. Her work bridges computer science with social sciences through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Research Focus: Citizen science, biocultural diversity, terminology, and knowledge translation
• Recent Work: Explores large language models’ impact on terminology, ethical frameworks in citizen science, and community-building in digital platforms

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via democratization and inclusive knowledge systems. Key projects include ReTrans and eTransFair, focusing on crisis translation, multilingualism, and translator training.

Scientific Awards

• Impact.Award (2022)
• LDK 2021 Best Student Paper Award (2021)

Heinisch actively participates in conferences, workshops, and public engagement activities, emphasizing science communication and multilingual Europe initiatives.