Andreas Holzinger

Andreas Holzinger is a University Professor for Digital Transformation for Smart Agriculture and Forestry at the Institute of Forest Engineering, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). He pioneered interactive machine learning with human-in-the-loop frameworks to advance trustworthy AI, focusing on explainability, robustness, and ethical alignment with human values. His work bridges artificial intelligence with forestry technology, ensuring safety, privacy, and sustainability.

• 2022: University Professor at BOKU
• 2021: IFIP Fellow
• 2020: ELLIS Member
• 2019: Visiting Professor at University of Alberta
• 2019: Academia Europaea Full Member

His research interests span Human-Centered AI, Explainable AI, Digital Transformation in Forestry, and Trustworthy AI. He develops frameworks where humans collaborate with AI systems to enhance decision-making in forest operations, focusing on transparency and controllability.

His recent publications emphasize Interactive Machine Learning and Explainable AI in forestry contexts, including cable corridor planning, danger zone detection, and sensor-based data interpretation. Articles explore 3D point cloud analysis, human-robot collaboration, and contextual counterfactuals to improve AI systems' reliability.

Scientific Awards:

• Most influential Paper Award (2025)
• Fellow of IFIP (2021)
• Member of ELLIS (2020)
• Full Member, Academia Europaea (2019)

He supervises theses on Forestry Technology, Plant Development, and Stress Resilience, mentoring students working on smart sensors, genetic analysis, and AI applications in agricultural systems. His collaborations span institutions in Austria, Canada, Finland, Italy, New Zealand, and the USA.