Harald Kindermann

Harald Kindermann is a Professor at the Research Center Steyr DBx (Digital Business Institute) of Fachhochschule Steyr. His work bridges medical research and digital innovation, focusing on sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and healthcare technology. He leads projects like the Bepp-Index for brand value measurement and studies on computer games' cognitive effects. Key research areas include surgical techniques (e.g., reverse shoulder arthroplasty with augmented reality), tendon and bone repair, and vaccine efficacy in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

• Completed projects: Bepp-Index model development (2013–2016), Impact of violent computer games on memorization (2012).
• Active in presentations on neuromarketing, digital business trends, and retail strategies.

Research interests emphasize clinical outcomes in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and digital tools in healthcare. Recent studies address ankle function restoration, mRNA vaccine immunogenicity, and injury patterns in mountain biking.

Grants and collaborations include longitudinal cohort studies and international peer-reviewed publications (73+ outputs). His work has 509 citations with a h-index of 10.