Univ.-Prof. Dr. Julia von Thienen

She holds a PhD in psychology with a focus on neuroscience, research methodology, and philosophy. She has taught at the Free University of Berlin and the University of Chicago. Since 2008, she has led the Neurodesign Group at the Hasso-Plattner-Institut, researching the biological underpinnings of creativity and innovation. Julia emphasises ethical dimensions in innovation, advocating for life-centered and planet-centered design, and contributes to the M.I.T.-HPI Designing for Sustainability Program.