Thomas Felberbauer

FH-Prof. Dr. Thomas Felberbauer is a Professor and Head of the Department of Media and Digital Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. He serves as Academic Director of the Smart Engineering (BA) program and is a member of the University's Board (2023-2026). His roles include overseeing the Institute of Creative Media/Technologies and coordinating interdisciplinary programs in Data Science & AI and Digital Innovation & Research.

Prof. Felberbauer’s career spans academia and industry: since 2016, he has held academic positions at FH St. Pölten, focusing on Industry 4.0 and Smart Engineering. Earlier roles include Assistant Professor (2015–2016) and Research Associate (2011–2015) at FH-OÖ. He is also a self-employed IT consultant (FeTh eU since 2011) and previously worked in electrical systems and production at BMW Motoren GmbH (2000–2006).

His research emphasizes simulation-based optimization for production planning, supply chain dynamics, and Industry 4.0 applications. Notable projects include aquaponics data-sharing frameworks and energy-cost balancing in manufacturing. He employs advanced simulation techniques to address stochastic demand, forecast accuracy, and inventory management challenges.

Prof. Felberbauer contributes to applied industry partnerships, including projects on circular economy systems and production planning gamification. His work bridges theoretical models with real-world implementations, particularly in automotive and small-batch production sectors. He advocates for decentralized production control and data-driven decision-making in smart manufacturing systems.