Josef Langer

Josef Langer is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg campus, actively contributing to the Research Center Hagenberg with expertise in embedded systems and smart textiles. His work bridges electrical engineering and textile manufacturing, focusing on conductive textiles, near-field communication, and hardware security for resource-constrained devices. Current leadership roles include the JRZ Embedded AI project (2024-2029) and prior initiatives like SMART-TEX AGING.

His research centers on embedded security and smart textile innovation, particularly in wearable sensor design for healthcare applications. Key investigations include conductive textile engineering for movement pattern recognition, drift compensation in textile sensors, and SRAM PUF-based device authentication. This work addresses critical challenges in sustainable manufacturing and industrial IoT through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on textile-based sensor systems and hardware-level security for embedded devices. Trends indicate growing emphasis on practical implementations for healthcare monitoring (e.g., pressure/shear force sensors) and industrial applications (e.g., predictive maintenance), with increasing integration of AI techniques for resource-limited environments.

Prof. Langer has supervised 7 theses and secured significant research funding through competitive grants. Key projects include:

• JRZ Embedded AI (2024-2029): Developing AI solutions for microcontrollers and constrained hardware
• SMART-TEX AGING (2019-2021): Creating algorithms to counteract aging effects in smart textile sensors
• ES-Digi-Vent (2017-2020): Implementing predictive maintenance for industrial ventilation systems

He operates within specialized research ecosystems at FH Upper Austria:

• Embedded Systems Center of Excellence (core research hub)
• Medical Technology/TIMed Center (healthcare applications)
• Center of Excellence for Smart Production (industrial implementations)