Franziska Steinbrügge

Franziska Steinbrügge is a Scientific Associate at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) within Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), affiliated with the research group 'Designing real-world laboratory research'. She concurrently pursues doctoral studies at Leuphana University Lüneburg since 2021.

Education

• Doctoral Studies in Sustainability Science, Leuphana University Lüneburg (2021–present)
• M.Sc. in Sustainability Science, Leuphana University Lüneburg (2014–2023)
• B.Sc. in Environmental and Sustainability Science, Leuphana University Lüneburg (2014–2023)

Research FocusHer work centers on transformative sustainability research methodologies, specializing in real-world laboratory design, transdisciplinary approaches, and impact evaluation of sustainability interventions. She investigates individual experiences within transformative research settings to advance community-driven sustainability transitions through experimental frameworks.

Scientific ContributionsNo awards or major grants are documented, but her 2024 publication establishes foundational methodology for case reporting in real-world labs, reflecting trends toward standardized evaluation frameworks in sustainability science.

Professional Activities

• Research Associate, ITAS (2024–present)
• Research Assistant, 'ESD for 2030' project at Leuphana University (2024)
• Research Assistant, 'Future City Lüneburg 2030+' real-world laboratory (2023–2024)

Research InfrastructureShe operates within ITAS's 'Designing real-world laboratory research' group, contributing to KIT's transdisciplinary sustainability initiatives through experimental urban living labs and community engagement frameworks.