Lissa Roberts

Lissa Roberts is a Visiting Professor at the University of Twente's Department of Knowledge, Transformation & Society. Her research bridges the history of science with labor studies, materials science, and global historical contexts. She has contributed significantly to special issues on scientific misconduct in India and the integration of research integrity into historical analysis. Roberts' work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining historiography with material culture studies and global networks.

Her expertise spans eighteenth-century science, the role of labor in scientific development, and the socio-cultural dimensions of scientific practices. Notable collaborations include work on Dutch Enlightenment science and Japanese-Dutch trade exchanges. Roberts co-earned the 2016 Dibner Award for Excellence in Museum Exhibits, recognizing her contributions to science history curation.

As an academic leader, she has supervised at least one PhD student (van Driel) and edited multiple high-impact journal issues. Her research often addresses the intersection of science with governance, ethics, and global economic systems, reflecting a commitment to contextualizing scientific advancements within broader socio-historical frameworks.