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Angela Hofmann is a Senior Lecturer and Professor of Process Engineering at the Management Center Innsbruck, part of the University of Innsbruck. She leads the Josef Ressel Center for the production of powdered activated carbon from municipal residues and serves on strategic boards for renewable energy in Tyrol. Her roles span academia, research, and industry collaboration, focusing on sustainable energy systems and biomass valorization. Dr. Hofmann holds a Dr. techn. in Process Engineering from the Technical University of Vienna (2018) and advanced qualifications in project management, mediation, and environmental technology. Her teaching emphasizes process engineering, renewable energy systems, and synthetic biofuels. Her research centers on thermochemical biomass conversion, gasification technologies, activated carbon production from waste, and circular economy applications. Notable projects include the PowerBox gasification system, Tirol 2050 energy scenarios, and investigations into biochar properties and wastewater treatment applications. Dr. Hofmann has supervised over 40 theses and contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conferences. She actively participates in professional societies, including the German association of higher education and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

• Process Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Activated Carbon Production
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Gregor Tondl is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He has been in this position since 2013 and maintains an active research profile with recent publications as of 2024. His educational background includes: Doctorate in Chemical Process Engineering from Vienna University of Technology (2008-2013) Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Vienna University of Technology (2001-2006) Tondl's research focuses on thermal process engineering with particular emphasis on fluidized bed technology, CO2 capture systems, biomass conversion, and hydrothermal carbonization processes. His work demonstrates a strong applied focus with connections to circular economy concepts, especially in waste valorization and resource recovery. His research bridges fundamental process engineering with practical environmental applications. Analysis of his publication record from 2010-2024 reveals consistent research activity in thermal conversion technologies, particularly fluidized bed systems for biomass and waste processing. His work shows an evolution from fundamental fluid dynamics studies toward more applied research on carbon capture and circular economy applications. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on integrating different thermal processes for waste valorization and carbon management. Tondl has presented his research internationally, with lecture activities recorded in Austria, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Greece, and Portugal, indicating active participation in the global research community. His research appears to be conducted within the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering at BOKU, with collaborations extending to international research groups as evidenced by co-authorship on publications. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his consistent publication record suggests ongoing project funding in thermal process engineering and carbon management technologies.

• Thermal Process Engineering
• Chemical Process Engineering
• Fluidized Bed Technology
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David Gurtner is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), where he is completing his Dr. techn. degree in Environmental, Process and Energy Engineering. He teaches Chemical Laboratory including Instrumental Analysis at MCI and supervises Bachelor's theses focused on waste wood utilization and activated carbon production. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in Environmental, Process, and Energy Engineering from Management Center Innsbruck (2019-2021) B.Sc. in Environmental, Process, and Energy Engineering from Management Center Innsbruck (2015-2018) Chemical Engineering exchange at Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul (2017) Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from Federal Technical College and Research Institute (2009-2014) Gurtner's research focuses on sustainable materials and renewable energy, with expertise in biomass gasification, activated carbon production from waste wood, and thermochemical processes. His work bridges chemical engineering and environmental science, developing practical solutions for waste utilization and renewable resource conversion. He has pioneered methods for integrating activation processes into commercial wood gasification plants while improving electrical efficiency. His publication portfolio demonstrates a clear trajectory in sustainable carbon materials research, with increasing focus on industrial-scale applications and process integration. Recent work emphasizes the dual benefits of activated carbon production alongside PAH removal and energy efficiency improvements in gasification systems. Notable achievements include: Student Award at European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (2025) Finalist for BOKU Research to Market Award (2025) M merit Scholarship from Federal Ministry of Science (2020) Raiffeisen International Award 2017 Gurtner actively mentors undergraduate researchers, with multiple supervised theses exploring practical applications of waste wood conversion technologies. His work maintains strong industry connections, reflecting his commitment to translating academic research into real-world solutions for sustainable materials production.

• Biomass gasification
• Activated carbon production
• Waste wood utilization
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Florian Benedikt is a researcher at the Institute of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technical Chemistry at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). He is affiliated with the Research Group Industrial Plant Design and Application of Digital Methods (E166-07-2) and holds the academic credentials Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. BSc. His research focuses on advanced biomass conversion technologies with particular emphasis on dual fluidized bed gasification systems. His research interests span biomass gasification, synthetic natural gas production, hydrogen technologies, and digital twin applications for energy plants. Dr. Benedikt's work addresses critical challenges in renewable energy production, including fuel flexibility, gas cleaning processes, and integration of biomass-based systems into existing energy infrastructure. His research combines experimental work with process modeling to develop efficient and sustainable energy conversion pathways. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing dual fluidized bed steam gasification technology from pilot to demonstration scale, with particular attention to process optimization, digitalization, and environmental performance. His work bridges fundamental research with practical implementation, as evidenced by the 1 MW demonstration plant project and multiple techno-economic assessments. Dr. Benedikt actively supervises graduate students working on related topics including pressure swing adsorption, fluidized bed gasifiers, and gas cleaning technologies. His collaborative research network includes prominent researchers at TU Wien such as Hermann Hofbauer and Stefan Müller, with whom he has co-authored numerous publications.

• Biomass gasification
• Fluidized bed technology
• Synthetic natural gas production
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Katharina Fürsatz is a researcher at the Research Group for Industrial Plant Design and Application of Digital Methods at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). Her work focuses on biomass gasification and fluidized bed conversion systems, particularly examining ash material interactions and catalytic activation processes. Specializes in Dual Fluidized Bed (DFB) steam gasification Investigates K-feldspar bed material activation by fuel ash layers Contributes to green hydrogen production from sewage sludge Her research spans both experimental and theoretical domains, including process design, scale-up, and chemical equilibrium modeling. Recent work highlights advancements in demonstration-scale gasification plants and phosphorus management in cocombustion systems.

• Biomass gasification
• Fluidized bed combustion
• Ash material interactions
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Benjamin Fleiß is a researcher at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on chemical process engineering, renewable energy, and environmental technology with specialization in carbon capture and CO2 reduction technologies. Dr. Fleiß's research centers on negative CO2 emissions technologies, particularly chemical looping combustion, temperature swing adsorption, CO2 capture, BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage), and carbon dioxide removal. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, as evidenced by his leadership in multiple research projects including 'Provision of biogenic CO2 using swing adsorption for the food and beverage industry' and 'IEA IETS Task 21 Subtask 4'. His publication record shows a consistent focus on carbon capture and utilization technologies, with research spanning from experimental validation in pilot plants to economic assessments of different oxygen carrier systems for biomass-based chemical looping combustion. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing practical solutions for carbon reduction in energy systems. Dr. Fleiß has secured significant research funding from various sources including the FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency) and private foundations, indicating recognition of his research's importance in the field of sustainable energy technologies.

• Chemical Process Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Technology
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Soumya Dutta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) since 2022. He previously held positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Researcher (2018-2019) and Scientist II (2019-2022). Dr. Dutta earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from The Ohio State University (2011-2018) and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology (2005-2009). His research lies at the intersection of Machine Learning , Visual Computing , Big Data Analytics , and High-Performance Computing (HPC) . He focuses on developing scalable solutions for extreme-scale data, such as exascale simulations, social media, IoT, and healthcare. His work emphasizes uncertainty quantification in AI models and interactive visualization techniques. Dr. Dutta’s recent publications highlight his expertise in in situ visualization for climate modeling, implicit neural representations for uncertainty-aware rendering, and statistical sampling for exascale systems. His funded projects include AI-driven data analytics frameworks and deepfake defense mechanisms supported by ISRO, SERB, and C3iHub. Scientific Awards include Best Reviewer (TVCG), Best Paper (ISAV, TopoInVis), and LAAP Award (LANL).

• Machine Learning for Visual Computing
• Big Data Visualization and Analytics
• Data Science and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
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Christian Maier is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering, focusing on computational fluid dynamics and blast furnace processes. His work emphasizes optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability in metallurgical systems. Research Interests: CFD modeling of blast furnace raceway dynamics Utilization of alternative reducing agents (e.g., waste plastics, liquid hydrocarbons) Fluidized bed and gas-phase reaction engineering His research outputs from 2008-2016 include studies on numerical simulation of blast furnace processes and droplet breakup analysis. Current projects include a 10-year initiative on water treatment and recycling technologies (2024-2034). Project Leadership: Wasseraufbereitung (Water Utilization): Developing pilot-scale water purification systems with recycling applications.

• Chemical Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Blast Furnace Technology
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Christoph Pfeifer is a full professor at the Institute of Process Engineering and Energy Technology (BOKU, Vienna). His research focuses on biomass gasification , biochar applications , renewable energy systems , and thermal conversion technologies . He leads projects funded by the EU, Austrian government, and industry partners. Key Projects: GreenLNG (2022-2027) - biomass-to-LNG with EU funding IEA Bioenergy Task 33 (2019-2024) - thermal gasification leadership Capacity Building in Gaza Strip (2017-2020) - renewable energy training Research Themes include: Advanced biomass and waste valorization via dual fluidized bed gasification Carbon-negative technologies (biochar soil storage, CO2 capture) Hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification Circular economy applications of biochar (nutrient recovery, soil remediation) Collaborations span institutions in Austria , United Kingdom , Italy , Chile , and Palestine . He has co-authored 193 publications and presented at 155 international conferences. Recent Highlights: 2024: Keynote at SEEP conference on negative emission technologies 2024: Feature in Austrian media about CO2 reduction facilities 2023: Invited speaker at European Geosciences Union assembly

• Process Engineering
• Energy Research
• Biochar
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Tobias Pröll is a Professor at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He specializes in energy technology, process engineering, and sustainable energy systems, with a focus on carbon capture, biomass utilization, and building energy efficiency. His work bridges industrial process optimization and climate change mitigation strategies. Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Process Engineering (1995–2001), Dr. techn. in Mechanical Engineering (2001–2004), Habilitation in Energy Process Engineering (2012) His research explores fluidized bed reactors , negative emission technologies , and smart building control systems . Recent projects include optimizing hybrid electricity storage for renewable integration and developing low-tech predictive algorithms for heat pumps. Publications emphasize CO2 capture efficiency , dual fluidized bed gasification , and urban climate resilience . He leads initiatives for net-zero energy systems and biomass valorization . Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) highlight advancements in chemical looping combustion , forecast-based building control , and cost-effective carbon capture . These works span disciplines like chemical engineering , renewable energy , and urban environmental science . Pröll contributes to community projects and media discussions on climate policies, including consumer-level carbon taxes and carbon-neutral technologies. His affiliations include collaborations with institutions in Austria and international conferences on sustainable energy.

• Energy Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Systems
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Florian Benedikt is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering, Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies with emphasis on biomass conversion systems. Dr. Benedikt's research interests include: Process Engineering Energy Engineering Biomass Conversion Fluidized Bed Technology Sorption Enhanced Reforming Carbon Neutral Technologies His recent work centers on developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy production through biomass-based conversion systems capable of achieving zero and negative emissions. Dr. Benedikt has contributed to advancements in sorption enhanced reforming technology, which shows significant potential for clean hydrogen production and carbon capture applications. Dr. Benedikt is actively involved in two major research projects: "Experimental fluid dynamic investigations of a fluidized bed thermal fuel conversion system for efficient biomass-based zero and negative emission solutions" (2023-2025) "Truly Carbon Neutral electricity enhanced Synthesis of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from biomass" (2022-2027) He has presented his research at international conferences including the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection 2024 in Vienna and the 30. Workshop on Fluidized bed technologies in Nuremberg, Germany. Dr. Benedikt serves as a member of the organizing committee for the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection 2024.

• Process Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Biomass Conversion
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Dr. Thomas Karl Hannl is a researcher specializing in Process and Energy Engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute for Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources. His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies, particularly in fluidized bed systems, waste-to-energy conversion, and resource recovery from waste streams. Dr. Hannl completed his doctoral studies in Energy Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (2018-2023), with research on fluidized bed combustion and gasification for phosphorus recovery. He previously earned a Master's degree (2016-2018) and Bachelor's degree (2012-2016) in Process Engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. His primary research interests include fluidized bed technology , gas generation from biomass and waste , waste-to-energy processes , fuel design , and ash chemistry , with particular emphasis on phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge through co-conversion with biomass. This work contributes significantly to circular economy approaches in waste management and renewable energy production. Dr. Hannl's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on thermochemical conversion processes, with recent work exploring fluidized bed combustion, ash transformation mechanisms, and resource recovery pathways. His research shows an evolving trajectory from fundamental ash chemistry studies toward more applied waste-to-energy technologies and circular economy solutions. Reviewed for journals: Fuel, ACS Omega, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Journal of the Energy Institute Presented research at international conferences including the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection (2024) Active contributor to knowledge transfer through conference proceedings and technical reports Currently, he participates in two major EU-funded projects: 'Biokohle aus Klärschlamm für grüne Technologie und Kreislaufwirtschaft' (2024-2027) and 'Truly Carbon Neutral electricity enhanced Synthesis of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from biomass' (2022-2027), demonstrating his leadership in advancing sustainable energy technologies and resource recovery systems.

• Fluidized bed technology
• Gas generation
• Waste-to-Energy
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