Josef Schicho

Josef Schicho is a Full Professor at the Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, computational mathematics, and their applications in kinematics, robotics, and geometric modeling. He leads projects exploring flexible polyhedra, mechanism design, and symbolic computation techniques for solving geometric problems.

Key research interests include the study of rigid and flexible frameworks, algebraic methods in robotics, and the application of geometric algorithms to problems in computer vision and sensor networks. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering solutions, particularly in mechanism synthesis and geometric modeling.

Recent contributions include advancements in the theory of flexible polyhedra, classification of linkages with high mobility, and computational tools for analyzing robot kinematics. His publications often address problems at the intersection of algebraic geometry and engineering, such as reconstructing geometric configurations from partial data or optimizing motion planning for robotic systems.

Dr. Schicho's affiliations include the RISC Faculty at JKU, where he actively contributes to the development of symbolic computation software and collaborates with international researchers in computational algebraic geometry. His office is located at Schloss Hagenberg, Room 2.6-1.