Markus Drapalik

Markus Drapalik is a researcher at the Institute for Safety and Risk Sciences within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work spans risk research, renewable energy systems, radiation protection, and technology assessment, with a strong focus on wind energy safety, particularly ice throw phenomena. He holds a doctoral degree in Natural Resources and Life Sciences and previously pursued physics doctorate studies at the University of Vienna.

His research interests include risk assessment in renewable energy, particularly urban small wind turbines, photovoltaics, biogas, and nuclear safety. He has led multiple research projects on ice throw simulation, risk analysis of small wind turbines, and safety considerations for small modular reactors. His work integrates experimental physics, engineering modeling, and policy-relevant technology assessment.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in renewable energy risk mitigation, especially concerning wind turbine icing, alongside contributions to nuclear safety standards and advanced materials assessment. These works appear in journals related to cold regions science, sustainable energy, and safety research, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement.

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Advising and Grants:
Markus Drapalik has supervised numerous master’s theses on topics including wind turbine recycling, seasonal energy storage, and photovoltaic applications. He has been involved in multiple externally funded research projects, supported by entities such as FFG, EU, and the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, often serving as project leader or key contributor in areas of energy risk and safety.

Labs and Teams:
He is a core member of the research team at the Institute for Safety and Risk Sciences at BOKU, collaborating with colleagues such as Friederike Frieß, Nikolaus Müllner, and Christian Gepp. He has co-organized the Vienna Nuclear Symposium series and contributed to EU-level foresight projects on security scenarios and disaster management.