Hans Irschik

Hans Irschik is a Full Professor and Head of the Institute of Technical Mechanics at Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria. He has held key academic roles, including Vice-Rector for Research (1995-2001) and Chair of the Senate (2009-2013) at JKU, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Acta Mechanica. His work bridges structural mechanics, mechatronics, and control systems.

• Education: Studied Civil Engineering at Vienna University of Technology, earned Doctor of Technical Sciences (1981) and Habilitation in Mechanics (1986).

Research interests include structural control, continuum mechanics, and smart materials. His contributions span theoretical developments and applied control strategies for aging structures.

Recent articles focus on Lagrangian formulations, piezoelectric sensors, and beam theories, reflecting his expertise in mechanics and structural health monitoring.

• Scientific Awards & Memberships:
  • Full Member, Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2011)
  • Honorary Doctorate, St. Petersburg Polytechnical University (2009)
  • President, European Association of Structural Control and Health Monitoring (2008-2012)
  • Fellow, Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (2006)
  • City of Vienna Award (1988)
  • Kardinal Innitzer-Award (1988)

Grants & Projects: Led Austrian Science Fund (FWF) research since 1993. Key researcher in the K2-Austrian Center of Competence in Mechatronics (since 2001). Participated in EUROMECH committees and European Science Foundation programs.