Konrad Bergmeister

Konrad Bergmeister is a Professor at the Institute of Structural Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. He serves as Deputy and Director within the institute and leads research in integrative computational design and construction for architecture.

• Education:
  • Civil Engineering, Ethnology, History of Art, Philosophy (graduated in all)
  • Master of Manufacturing Systems, University of Clarkson, New York
  • Doctoral degrees in Philosophy, Technical Sciences, and Macro-Economics from University of Innsbruck and European University of Bratislava-Vienna

His research bridges structural engineering, computational design, and construction materials science, with a focus on infrastructure construction and interdisciplinary approaches influenced by philosophy and art history.

He has authored 650 scientific publications and 5 books, and his work spans academic leadership, engineering projects, and editorial roles. He has held key positions such as CEO of Brenner Base Tunnel (2006–2019) and President of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (2010–2018).

Scientific honors include membership in prestigious academies and editorial leadership for journals like Beton- und Stahlbetonbau. He is actively involved in national and international structural engineering commissions.