Thomas Delissen

Thomas Delissen serves as a Professor and Deputy Head of the Data Intelligence (MA) Program at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Security. He teaches across four academic programs: Data Intelligence (MA), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BA), Management and Digital Business (BA), and Digital Media Management (MA), with his workplace located at Campus-Platz 1 in St. Pölten, Austria.

His research centers on applied data intelligence for urban sustainability, specializing in digital twin technologies for smart cities and regional development. He investigates how AI-driven modeling can transform small-town infrastructure and governance, with particular focus on sustainable planning frameworks and public sector innovation in European contexts. His work bridges computer science with urban policy through interdisciplinary case studies.

His 2023 publications demonstrate consistent focus on digital twins for urban management, analyzing both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in Austrian municipalities. These works reveal growing emphasis on scalable solutions for smaller communities and integration of geospatial data with governance systems, reflecting broader trends toward context-specific smart city applications.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source materials.

While actively involved in multiple degree programs, specific details about student supervision or research grants were not provided in available documentation. His institutional role as Deputy Program Head suggests administrative responsibilities in curriculum development and academic leadership.

No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams were mentioned in the source text, though his publications indicate collaborative work with urban planning and digital government researchers.