Johanna Grosche // Pixels and Pavements: How Urban Digital Twins Shape Sustainability, Governance, and the Future of Cities

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      1. Contact
      2. Doctoral project
      3. Abstract
      4. Curriculum Vitae
      5. Publications
      6. Print interview
      7. Lectures
      8. Further links

Contact

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Research Associate

Name

Johanna Charlotte Grosche

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Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden

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Doctoral project

Working title: Pixels and Pavements: How Urban Digital Twins Shape Sustainability, Governance, and the Future of Cities

Subject area: Communication sciences
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Lutz Hagen, Prof. Dr. Orit Halpern

Abstract

The convergence of digital technology and environmental sustainability offers a potential approach to addressing climate change challenges. Digital twins, which are virtual replicas of physical systems, could significantly contribute to urban planning and sustainable development. However, realizing their full potential necessitates overcoming several challenges related to data collection, privacy, security, implementation, and inclusivity.

This PhD project aims to elucidate the multifaceted implications of employing digital twin technology in sustainability initiatives, particularly focusing on climate change mitigation and urban planning. The research will explore the societal and governance aspects of digital twin integration, as well as the impact of deep mediatization in urban environments. It seeks to identify the challenges and barriers to implementing digital twins and to examine the profound changes occurring in communities due to the widespread adoption of digital technologies.

By investigating these areas, the project intends to understand how digital twins and smart cities influence society and to provide actionable recommendations for stakeholders. These recommendations will aim to ensure the effective utilization of digital twins in fostering sustainable urban development and promoting a just implementation of digital technologies. Ultimately, this research aspires to contribute to the development of more resilient, efficient, and inclusive urban environments, addressing the critical intersection of digital innovation and environmental sustainability and to contribute to the advancement of scientific theory in this area.

Curriculum Vitae

seit 05/2024 Kollegiatin des Schaufler Kolleg@TU Dresden
2022 – 2024

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität e.V.
2020 - 2022 M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science, Lund University
2016 - 2020 B.A. Kommunikationsmanagement, Hochschule Osnabrück

Publications

Pauleweit, K., Koopmann, M., Endrullis, F., & Grosche, J. (2024). ENGAGE Studie: Soziale Innovationen und Beteiligung von Bürger:innen an der lokalen Energiewende in Deutschland. ( https://fis.tu-dresden.de/portal/files/59470828/ENGAGE-Report-Web_neu.pdf)

Grosche, J. (2022). Climate change on TikTok: Investigating the impact of viral videos about climate change on adults [Msc Thesis]. Lund University. (https://lup.lub.lu.se/student-papers/search/publication/9081548)

Print interview

Berliner Impulse; Fünf Fragen an Berliner Macher*innen für den Klimaschutz (https://www.berliner-impulse.de/meldungen/2584-fuenf-fragen-an-berliner-macher-innen-fuer-den-klimaschutz-johanna-grosche)

Lectures

Further links

LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/johanna-grosche-4747bb207

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