Karin Dobernig

Karin Dobernig is a Researcher at the Institute for Sustainability, specializing in sustainable consumption, food waste reduction, and climate change mitigation. Her work focuses on interventions to reduce meat consumption, household food waste practices, and policy implications of environmental behaviors. She has led and collaborated on projects like 'bewusstkaufen' and 'biscuit4all,' aiming to foster carbon-friendly diets and sustainable living practices. Her research spans interdisciplinary topics including consumer behavior, environmental policy, and urban agriculture.

Dr. Dobernig has received the prestigious Ars Docendi Staatspreis für exzellente Hochschullehre (2019) for excellence in university teaching, reflecting her contributions to pedagogical innovation. Her publications analyze systemic approaches to sustainability, such as cloud computing’s energy impact and the intersection of consumption patterns with economic growth.

Recent projects include developing web portals for climate-friendly living and exploring grassroots initiatives to mitigate food waste. Collaborations span academic and policy domains, addressing both behavioral and structural challenges in achieving environmental sustainability.