Stingl is a PhD student and = recently became a member of the Scanziani lab, where he study's how the brain generates and updates an internal representation of the external world. Generally speaking, he is interested in understanding how neuronal activity — ranging from the cellular up to neuronal circuit and network levels — produces actions or cognition and allows us to successfully interact with our environment. Before starting at UCSF in 2023, Stingl studied in Germany where he completed both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Heidelberg.  Outside of the lab, he can often be found doing various sports or outdoor activities.