Regularization Methods Professors and Supervisors in Austria

Elisa DavoliView profile

Professor

Vienna University of TechnologyAustria

Elisa Davoli is a Professor at TU Wien, affiliated with the Multiscale Calculus of Variations Research Group (E101-01-3). Her work focuses on calculus of variations, micromagnetics, and material science, with applications in phase transitions, nonlocal models, and stochastic homogenization. She collaborates extensively with researchers such as Irene Fonseca, Manuel Friedrich, and Ulisse Stefanelli. Her recent research includes studies on fractional Cahn-Hilliard systems, sharp-interface limits, and optimal control in nonlocal frameworks. She also investigates stochastic homogenization in micromagnetics and structural changes in nonlocal denoising models through bilevel learning. Key contributions include existence results in large-strain magnetoelasticity, two-scale convergence methods for composite materials, and the derivation of linearized fracture models under non-interpenetration constraints. Her work bridges mathematical analysis with applications in solid mechanics and image processing.

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Peter GanglView profile

Research Professor

Austrian Academy of SciencesAustria

Dr. Peter Gangl is a Senior Research Scientist at the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), Austrian Academy of Sciences, where he leads research in optimization and computational mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. (2017) and M.Sc. (2012) from Johannes Kepler University Linz. His research focuses on topology/shape optimization, topological derivatives, and multiphysics simulation of electric machines. Research Interests: Gangl specializes in developing mathematical methods for PDE-constrained optimization, with emphasis on computational electromagnetics, automated sensitivity analysis, and multi-objective design. His work bridges applied mathematics and industrial applications, particularly in electric motor optimization. Research Projects: Principal Investigator for SFB F90 'CREATOR' (2022–2026) on topology optimization under electro-thermal coupling Led FWF project 'Multiphysical Shape Optimization of Electrical Machines' (2020–2024) Awards & Honors: Richard C. DiPrima Prize (SIAM, 2018) Erwin Wenzl Preis (2018) Anile Prize (ECMI, 2018) Promotio sub auspiciis (Austria's highest academic honor, 2017) Students & Collaboration: Supervises PhD candidates (Nepomuk Krenn, Michael Winkler) and collaborates with institutions including TU Graz, TU Darmstadt, and international partners. Organizes workshops/seminars on optimization and computational mathematics.

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Martin HallaView profile

Professor

Vienna University of Economics and BusinessAustria

Martin Halla is a Professor of Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), specializing in applied microeconometrics with research interests spanning family, labor, and health economics. His work extends to political economy, tax evasion, and historical economic analysis using Austro-Hungarian Empire data. His institutional affiliations include: Permanent Scientific Consultant at the Austrian National Public Health Institute (GÖG) Associate at the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in Bonn Member of the scientific advisory board of the Austrian Socio-Economic Panel (ASEP) Member of Standing Field Committees for Population Economics, Health Economics, and Social Policy of the Verein für Socialpolitik Halla's research reveals strong patterns in family dynamics and labor market outcomes, with recent work focusing on parental divorce effects, mental health consequences of parenthood, and historical economic analysis. His publications frequently employ administrative data to examine long-term socioeconomic impacts, with growing emphasis on mental health outcomes and intergenerational mobility. As Co-Editor of Empirica (the official journal of the Nationalökonomische Gesellschaft), Halla emphasizes the value of descriptive studies in economic research. He actively contributes to public discourse through his regular column 'Wirtschaft Verstehen' in the Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, addressing contemporary economic issues from wealth distribution to education policy. His current funded research includes the OeNB project 'Are the Alps a Land of Opportunity?' and the FWF Project on 'Economic Consequence of the Option Agreement in South Tyrol,' reflecting his commitment to policy-relevant economic analysis.

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Roland DonningerView profile

Professor

University of ViennaAustria

Roland Donninger is a Professor of Analysis of Partial Differential Equations at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Department of Mathematics. He coordinates the Vienna Master Class Mathematical Physics and leads the Research Group Dispersive PDEs. Current research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, particularly wave maps, Yang-Mills equations, and Schrödinger equations. His work bridges mathematical physics, general relativity, and geometric analysis, utilizing spectral theory, harmonic analysis, and numerical simulations. Analysis of recent publications reveals trends in blowup dynamics , self-similar solutions , and stability theory for supercritical and energy-critical PDEs. Themes include geometric PDEs, harmonic map flow, and rigorous computer-assisted methods. Roland supervises PhD and Master’s theses in dispersive PDEs, with former students including Matthias Ostermann and Ziping Rao. His group is funded by the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) through projects P 34560, P 36455, and others.

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Bernhard KittelView profile

Professor

University of ViennaAustria

Univ.-Prof. Bernhard Kittel is a leading academic at the Institute of Economic Sociology (University of Vienna), where he serves as director. His research spans Economic Sociology , Need-based Justice , Experimental Political Science , and Comparative Welfare State Analysis . Current Roles: Chair of Scientific Advisory Board at GESIS, Member of Vienna Center for Electoral Research, Board Member of Vienna Society for Sociology Academic Functions: Former Vice Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business, Associate Editor of Journal of Experimental Political Science Research Highlights: He leads major projects like the Austrian Corona Panel Project (FWF-funded), Distributional Preferences and Need-based Justice in Networks (FOR2104), and Cultural Pathways to Economic Self-Sufficiency (EU Framework Program). His experimental work on justice in social exchange networks and refugee labor market integration has been widely cited. Scientific Cooperations: Collaborates with DIW Berlin , VieCER , and contributes to the European Social Survey . His media presence includes regular Corona crisis analysis in outlets like Der Standard and A&W Blog .

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Herbert EggerView profile

Professor

Johannes Kepler University LinzAustria

Herbert Egger is a Professor of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz and heads the Institute of Numerical Mathematics. He is also a Group Leader at RICAM (Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics) and Scientific Director at the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on advanced numerical methods for partial differential equations, including structure-preserving discretizations, inverse problems, and computational electromagnetics. Current projects include SFB F90-N (CREATOR) for electric machine co-simulation, SPP 2256 for phase-field modeling in additive manufacturing, and TRR 146 on multiscale soft matter systems. Key research areas: mixed/hybrid finite element methods, energy-based modeling, model order reduction, radiative transfer, and inverse problem stabilization. His recent work emphasizes nonlinear magnetostatics, phase separation models, and efficient solvers for time-dependent systems. Egger collaborates internationally with institutions like TU Eindhoven and TU Darmstadt.

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Christiane Dalton-PufferView profile

Professor

University of ViennaAustria

Christiane Dalton-Puffer is a Professor in the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna, with additional affiliation to the Department for Teacher Education. Her office is located at Room 3G-O1-21, Campus Hof 8.3 (Spitalgasse 2-4, 1090 Vienna), and she holds regular office hours on Thursdays during term-time, with online appointments available during vacation periods. Her research focuses on empirical investigations of second language acquisition in classroom contexts, with core expertise in: Classroom-based L2 teaching and learning methodologies Sociolinguistic dimensions of language in social contexts Learner language development and analysis Research methods in applied linguistics Language education policy and practice No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Professor Dalton-Puffer actively supervises graduate research through thesis seminars for Master of Education (MEd) and Master of Arts (MA) programs, emphasizing linguistics and didactics. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in English linguistics, social aspects of language, and advanced research methods, reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics with pedagogical application. No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams were specified in the available information.

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Waltraud HuyerView profile

Professor

University of ViennaAustria

Waltraud Huyer is a faculty member at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna. Her office is located in Room 04.120 at Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien, Austria. She actively teaches courses including Numerical Mathematics and Introduction to Mathematics for both undergraduate and secondary school teacher accreditation programs. Her research spans Global and Local Optimization , Numerical Analysis , Data Analysis , Protein Folding , and Population Dynamics with structured populations. She develops advanced optimization algorithms like SNOBFIT for noisy environments and MINQ8 for quadratic programming, while applying mathematical techniques to biological problems such as protein structure prediction and age-structured population modeling. Analysis of her 14 most recent publications (1994-2018) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Algorithmic development in global optimization (7 papers), including multilevel coordinate search and exact penalty functions; (2) Mathematical biology applications (5 papers), particularly in protein folding and population dynamics; (3) Computational verification methods (2 papers) for linear systems and feasibility problems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computational implementations. Her scientific contributions include widely-used algorithms implemented in MATLAB, such as the MCS global optimizer and SNOBFIT for noisy optimization, available through the University of Vienna's software repository. Huyer supervises teaching activities for foundational mathematics courses, emphasizing practical computational skills using MATLAB for numerical analysis and regression problems. Her teaching materials include detailed exercise sets with structured assessment criteria requiring both theoretical understanding and programming implementation.

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