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Prof. Manfred Kleidorfer is a University Professor of Environmental Technology at the University of Innsbruck’s Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Department of Environmental Technology, focusing on urban water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable infrastructure. His work integrates engineering, environmental science, and policy to address challenges like flooding, drought resilience, and resource efficiency in alpine regions.
Research: Prof. Kleidorfer’s research emphasizes urban drainage systems, nature-based solutions (e.g., blue-green infrastructure), and climate change impacts. Notable projects include BlueGreenCities (enhancing alpine city resilience through green infrastructure) and RECONECT (regenerating ecosystems via NBS for hydro-meteorological risk reduction). He also co-leads initiatives like BEJOND (stormwater treatment beyond design limits) and CONQUAD (assessing urban water system adaptations).
Publications & Tools: He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics like hydraulic modeling, urban heat mitigation, and flood risk management. His team developed tools like Achilles (vulnerability assessment for water infrastructure) and Smart Rain Barrels (IoT-based stormwater management). These innovations received recognition, including the 2011 Tiroler Innovationspreis for Achilles.
Grants & Partnerships: Funded by EU H2020, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), and the Climate and Energy Fund, his projects partner with municipalities, SMEs, and international consortia. Key collaborations include Tyrolean utilities (e.g., Innsbruck Municipal Utilities AG) and global networks like the Aqua Urbanica initiative.
Labs & Teams: His department operates specialized labs for software development (e.g., Smart Water Control), hydraulic modeling, and environmental monitoring. The team includes experts in GIS, complex network analysis, and life cycle assessment, ensuring interdisciplinary problem-solving.
