Simon Hoher

Simon Hoher is a Senior Lecturer at the Department Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He serves as Head of Degree Programme Industrial Informatics & Robotics and Head of Academic Area Systems Theory & Mechatronics, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of industrial informatics, robotics, and simulation technologies.

• Head of Degree Programme Industrial Informatics & Robotics
• Head of Academic Area Systems Theory & Mechatronics
• Senior Lecturer, Department Information Technologies and Digitalisation
• Salzburg University of Applied Sciences

His research interests include industrial informatics, robotics, material flow simulation, and digital twins. He explores the application of simulation techniques like digital twins and Petri nets in production systems, alongside the development of smart manufacturing solutions and reconfigurable robotic systems.

Simon Hoher’s recent publications highlight the integration of real-time simulation with reinforcement learning, the use of topology in time series analysis, and the application of OPC UA in industrial big data architectures. His work spans material flow modeling, virtual commissioning, and human-machine interaction in post-robotics contexts.

Contact: simon.hoher@fh-salzburg.ac.at