Stefan Huber

Stefan Huber is Professor and Head of Research at the Department for Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He also serves as Research Group Leader and Head of the Josef Ressel Center for Intelligent and Secure Industrial Automation, a €2.5M research center established in 2022 focusing on digital assistants for industrial machines with research fields in system architectures, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity for operational technology.

His research spans multiple domains including Machine Learning, Industrial Automation, Cyber Security, Computational Geometry, and Algorithm Theory. Huber's work has evolved chronologically from theoretical computational geometry to practical applications in industrial automation systems. His current research focuses on AI applications in industrial settings, particularly in Industry 4.0 contexts, with significant contributions to OPC UA security, reinforcement learning for control systems, and time series forecasting for industrial processes.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on practical AI applications in industrial automation, with particular emphasis on security aspects of operational technology, predictive modeling for manufacturing processes, and integration of machine learning techniques into industrial control systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world industrial applications.

• Excellence rating for Josef Ressel Centre evaluation (2024)
• Recognition for successful high-tech research (2024)

Huber leads multiple significant research projects including AI4GREEN (Data Science for Sustainability, 2024-2027), JRZ ISIA (Josef Ressel Centre for Intelligent Industry Automation, 2022-2027), and IAI (Industrial Artificial Intelligence, 2023-2024). His research group at the Josef Ressel Centre comprises numerous researchers working on system architectures, AI, and cybersecurity for industrial automation. The center has received positive evaluations and media coverage for its high-tech research contributions to the field.