Franz Fidler

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Franz Fidler is a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Technology and Economics at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. He also serves as Academic Director for multiple Master’s programs including Digital Design, Media Management, and Interactive Technologies. His roles include overseeing the Department of Media and Digital Technologies, contributing to Extended University Leadership, and leading the Digital Future Management certification program.

Dr. Fidler holds a Dr.techn. from Vienna University of Technology (2007) and has held academic and industrial roles, including post-doctoral research at Columbia University and Bell Labs (2008–2009). He was Technical Director at Global Bright Media and C SEED Entertainment Systems (2010–2013) and co-founded TriLite Technologies GmbH (2011). His research focuses on optical technologies, MEMS-based systems, laser displays, and Industry 4.0 applications.

Publications highlight advancements in MEMS mirror systems, autostereoscopic displays, and decentralized production control. His work bridges academic and industrial innovation, with contributions to both technical and educational domains.