Dr. Ragna Zeiss

Biography

Ragna Zeiss is an expert in interdisciplinary studies focusing on the intersection of science, technology, and society. Her research interests center on multispecies societies, the dynamics of standardization, classification, and governance related to science and technology. Zeiss emphasizes the interfaces between science and policy, as well as knowledge brokerage within the governance of science and technology development. She has a specific interest in how emerging biological artifacts, including water and sanitation technologies, are reshaping the boundaries of biological identities. Zeiss holds a Master's degree in European Studies of Society, Science, and Technology from Maastricht University and a PhD from the Science and Technology Studies Unit at the University of York, where she researched the standardization processes in the English drinking water industry. After completing her postdoctoral work on the politics of science-based expertise at VU University Amsterdam, she joined Maastricht University as an assistant professor in Science and Technology Studies. Zeiss's work has included significant projects on the governance of nanotechnologies in developing countries and has involved roles such as board member of EASST. Her contributions significantly impact the discussion around governance and public health in the context of emerging technologies.

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