Karl Deix

Prof. Karl Deix is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien's Department of Building Materials Science and Materials Technology. His research focuses on innovative materials and construction technologies, particularly in sustainable building materials, composites, and structural analysis. He leads projects on recyclable concrete foam, wood-concrete composites, and moisture effects on building materials. His recent work includes applying machine learning (e.g., convolutional neural networks) for slip resistance analysis and developing frost-resistant materials.

Key contributions include studies on historical masonry analysis, polystyrene concrete levelling, and thermal insulation systems. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving fiber optic sensing systems and additive manufacturing in architecture.

Deix is affiliated with the Network Lab and contributes to TU Wien's academic press. His publications span conference presentations, technical reports, and book chapters, emphasizing practical applications of materials science in construction.