Benjamin Massow

Benjamin Massow is a Lecturer at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School (AUT), specializing in Industrial Robotics, Production Engineering, and Control Systems Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Mechatronics from MCI and has extensive experience in research and teaching, including roles at ETH Zurich and B&R Industrial Automation. His academic career includes leadership roles in academic councils and student representation.

Education:

• M.Sc. in Mechatronics (2013, MCI)
• B.Sc. in Mechatronics (2011, MCI)
• Apprenticeship as Mechatronic Technician (2007, SMS Siemag AG)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (2002)

Research Interests: Focus on industrial automation, control systems, robotics applications, and thermal behavior of machinery. He has contributed to advancements in medical imaging (e.g., ocular surface photography) and fluid dynamics using robotic systems.

Awards: Recognized with scholarships from the Tyrolean Science Foundation, Austrian Ministry of Science, and industry partners like SMS Siemag AG.

Teaching & Advising: Supervised over 100 bachelor/master theses on topics like industrial robotics, automation systems, and mechatronics. Active in academic councils and curriculum development at MCI and partner institutions.

Labs/Teams: Leads Robotics and Control System Engineering laboratories at MCI, integrating MATLAB/Simulink for automation education.