Dr. Christina Hirschl, a physics and mathematics graduate from the University of Vienna, began her industrial journey at Austrian Aerospace in Vienna, overseeing thermal insulation for cryogenic systems and space applications. In 2010, she became a project manager at CTR Carinthian Tech Research, leading projects in renewable energies and photovoltaics. In July 2019, she became the division and site manager at Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) in Villach, focusing on electronic-based system innovations. In June 2023, she was appointed CEO of Silicon Austria Labs. © SAL/Helge Bauer