Martin Egger

Martin Egger is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, affiliated with the Research Center Wels and multiple Centers of Excellence including Automotive/Mobility, Logistics, Rail Automation and Telematics, and Smart Mechatronics Engineering. His work focuses on mechanical systems, railway safety, and automation. He has contributed to projects like TRANS4M-R (EU-funded rail freight automation) and DACIO (digital automated coupling systems). His research spans pulley systems, belt mechanics, and numerical simulation for mechanical design.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text.

Research interests include mechanical engineering innovations for transportation infrastructure, with a focus on railway systems. Recent work explores automated couplers, wheel chock safety mechanisms, and screw coupling automation.

Key projects include leading the Schüttgutsimulation (2012–2014) and co-leading EU initiatives like TRANS4M-R (2022–2026). No scientific awards are listed here.

• Grants/Advising: Principal Investigator on Schüttgutsimulation and co-PI on TRANS4M-R and DACIO projects.
• Labs/Teams: Active in Rail Automation, Mechatronics Engineering, and Logistics research groups at FH Wels.