Alexander Hübl

Alexander Hübl is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, part of the Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) Group within the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen. He holds additional roles such as Member of the Board of Examiners for Engineering and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business and a Senior Researcher at the FH OÖ Research and Development GmbH. He is also a self-employed logistics and production optimization consultant (prodopt.at) and has volunteered as President of the Upper Austrian Taekwondo Federation since 2015.

His education includes a PhD in Management with a focus on Logistics and Operations Management from the University of Vienna (2010–2015), supervised by Prof. Hartl. Earlier, he earned an MSc in Logistics Management from the University of Växjö, Sweden, and a BSc in Supply Chain Management. He also holds a Dipl. Ing. (FH) in Production and Management from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, complemented by a technical college degree in Power Engineering and Power Electronics.

Dr. Hübl’s research interests center on hybrid modeling, discrete-event simulation, and optimization techniques applied to production and supply chain systems. He explores topics like preventive maintenance scheduling, vehicle routing, and capacity management in industries such as automotive, retail, and transportation. His work emphasizes practical solutions for operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, leveraging stochastic processes and machine learning integration.

His articles (2009–2024) highlight trends in hybrid modeling frameworks addressing complex systems, including railway networks, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. He also focuses on educational applications of simulation in logistics and production. His consultancy and research roles indicate expertise in bridging academic theory with industrial practice.

As an advisor, he has guided bachelor’s and master’s theses in PMT and OMT programs. His research group at FH OÖ managed four personnel and focused on supply chain planning methodologies. He contributes to labs/teams like the ESD Group and Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, continuing his prior work in the FH OÖ Research Group.