Christoph Burgstaller

Christoph Burgstaller is a Professor at FH Wels, focusing on Materials Science and Polymer Engineering. He leads research in composite materials, thermoplastics, and sustainable manufacturing. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and climate action (SDG 13).

• Editor-in-Chief of Polymers (2022–2023)
• Collaborations with experts like Gernot Zitzenbacher and Christoph Hochenauer

Research Interests: Development and characterization of composite materials, injection molding optimization, recycling of post-consumer plastics, and hydrogen-material interactions. His studies bridge fundamental material science with industrial applications, emphasizing eco-friendly processes.

Recent work includes validating devolatilization models in extruders, analyzing bulk density of plastic granules, and investigating fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites. Articles highlight advancements in polymer processing and sustainability.

Key Collaborations: Worked on projects like the H2-Zentrum (hydrogen-material interactions) and thermoforming process enhancements. Active in conferences and peer-review activities.