Lale has a strong interest in questions concerning the changing role of science and its governance. As a Research Assistant at the Fraunhofer Center for Responsible Research and Innovation (CeRRI), Lale supports the project in the research field of future scenarios and model development, among other things.

After completing her dual bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on human resources, Lale enrolled in the Science and Technology Studies (STS) master’s programme at Humboldt University in Berlin. She specialises in science communication and governance, and expanded her expertise in the German innovation system through her student work at the Expert Commission for Research and Innovation (EFI).