Steffen Greiser

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Greiser is a Professor of Automation Technology at the Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He has been serving in this role since 2020 and leads the Laboratory for Digitized Value Creation Processes as its spokesperson since 2023. His academic journey began with a Mechatronics degree at TU Ilmenau, followed by a distinguished research career at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where he earned his doctorate in 2016 and received the DLR Dissertation Award in 2017. Prior to academia, he also held a position at Volkswagen in chassis control systems.

His research interests include Robotics, Sensor Technology, Internet of Things, 5G/6G Network Technology, and Sustainability, applied across domains such as mobility, production, and drones. He is actively engaged in research projects like BiCoNet, TIDA5G, InnoNT, CARLA, and EDNA, focusing on digitalization and sustainable automation.

The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward smart manufacturing, digital learning factories, sensor-based environmental monitoring, and advanced control systems. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with real-world industrial applications, particularly in Industry 4.0 and sustainable logistics.

Scientific Awards:

• DLR Dissertation Award (2017)

Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, Prof. Greiser leads significant research initiatives funded by national and international programs (e.g., Interreg, BMWI). His leadership in projects like EDNA and BiCoNet demonstrates active mentorship and grant acquisition in applied automation and digital transformation.

Labs and Teams: He is the spokesperson for the Laboratory for Digitized Value Creation Processes, which supports research in smart production, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 applications. His collaborations span academic, industrial, and cross-border innovation networks.