Cornelia Gassler

Cornelia Gassler serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts within the School of Art and Design. Since 2015, she has been affiliated with the interdisciplinary research platform materialität@hslu, investigating the complex relationships between materials, production processes, and human interaction.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Master of Arts in Design (2018) from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Design and Art, with an award-winning thesis project "EXXE: Extended Extrusion - Color and Movement at the Extrusion Press"

Gassler's research spans material science and sustainable design, with particular emphasis on:

• Circular economy applications in textile and architectural material systems
• Innovative color and surface finishing processes
• Material perception in architectural contexts
• Naturally dyed and finished textiles from circular perspectives

Her work consistently bridges theoretical material research with practical industrial applications.

Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals concentrated focus on circular textile systems (ZÜRCULAR project) and sustainable material innovation ("More with Less(ons)" publication), demonstrating leadership in translating circular economy principles into actionable design frameworks for architectural and product contexts.

Scientific awards:

• No specific scientific awards or fellowships were documented in source material

Research funding and advising:

• Active participation in externally funded projects including Zürcular, GreenBrick, and EXXE
• No student advising roles were documented

As a core member of materialität@hslu, Gassler collaborates within an interdisciplinary team connecting designers, material scientists, and industry partners to advance sustainable material innovation through hands-on experimentation and real-world application.