Falling Walls Falling Walls Science Summit 2023

Breaking the Wall to Inclusive and Socially Sustainable Technology

Melanie Jaeger-Erben

Engineering & Technology

The nominating institution Frauenhofer IZM on the breakthrough:

Melanie Jaeger-Erben is dedicated to transdisciplinary and transformative research crossing boundaries between technology and society, environment and economy. In her research she brings together stakeholders from different societal sectors to foster joint actions for the SDGs. Her projects bridge the gap between social and technological innovation, engage citizen in scientific research, technology development and societal transformation and explore innovative forms of science communication.

Tags: Circular Economy, Citizen Science, Climate change, Green Tech, Social Cohesion.

Melanie Jaeger-Erben

Fraunhofer Institut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointergration IZM

Melanie is Professor for Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research in Electronics at Technische Universität Berlin and Fraunhofer IZM. She studied Sociology and Psychology in Germany and Sweden. Since almost 20 years she works for various institutions and universities in the field of sustainability research and policy. Her research is located at the intersections of social and technological innovation, and sustainable consumption and production. She engages in citizen science, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and transformation oriented social sciences.

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