Christian Kneidinger

Christian Kneidinger is a Researcher at the Research Center Wels (Fachhochschule Wels) within the Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility Focal Area Materials. His work focuses on polymer processing, materials science, and recycling technologies, with expertise in extrusion systems and rheological behavior of materials.

Education: Holds degrees including DI (FH), Dr.techn. (Doctor of Technical Sciences), BSc, and MSc.

Research Interests: Coefficient of Friction, Single Screw Extruder Dynamics, Bulk Solids Handling, and Recycling Process Optimization. His projects include advancing mechanical recycling of polymers, improving extrusion processes, and developing sustainable plastic packaging solutions.

Grants & Projects:

• LCP-Plast (2019–2022): Producing self-reinforced LCP films via extrusion.
• Art:enreich (2017–2019): Structured design and innovation processes.
• HetGroMelt (2017–2020): Melting behavior of heterogeneous polymers.

Activities: Organized workshops on polymer recycling and presented at conferences on topics like melt conveyance, screw surface effects, and pellet shape impacts.

Labs/Teams: Part of interdisciplinary teams at Wels Research Center, collaborating on extrusion technology and materials engineering.