Karin Nachbagauer

Karin Nachbagauer is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Automotive/Mobility Engineering. Her research focuses on multibody dynamics, optimal control, and robotics, with emphasis on adjoint methods and parameter identification. She leads projects like VRoboCoop (Human-Robot Collaboration) and IOMMS (Optimization Methods for Multibody Systems).

• Education: Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Dr.techn. in Mechanical Engineering
• Affiliations: Research Center Wels, Center of Excellence for Smart Production

Her work bridges computational mechanics and robotics, addressing challenges in optimal control, multibody system dynamics, and digital twin technologies. Recent articles highlight advancements in adjoint-based optimization and tumor drug dosage applications. Notable awards include the OÖ Forscherinnen-Award 2013 and a Hans Fischer Fellowship (2020).

She has supervised 3 doctoral/master’s projects and actively participates in academic activities, including editorial roles at Springer and international conferences. Media features include coverage in Die Presse, Kurier, and OÖ Nachrichten.