Thomas Preindl

Thomas Preindl is a Researcher at the Automation Systems department of TU Wien's Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering and Transportation. His work focuses on blockchain technology, BIM integration, and cyber-physical systems, with applications in construction, energy systems, and Industry 4.0. He holds a BSc and a diploma in engineering from TU Wien.

Education: BSc in Engineering, TU Wien (year not specified); Diploma in Automation Engineering, TU Wien (2019).

Research: Preindl’s research explores blockchain applications in process automation, decentralized systems, and circular economy. Notable projects include DiCYCLE (2022–2026), exploring blockchain for sustainable construction, and FORA (2017–2021) on facility management frameworks. His work often bridges BIM with smart contracts to enhance transparency and efficiency in construction workflows.

Articles: His recent publications address confidential process execution on blockchain, storage optimization for containerized systems, and BIM-integrated blockchain tools. Key themes include decentralized frameworks, fault detection, and energy system dependability.

Grants & Projects: Funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), his projects span 2015–2027, focusing on circular economy, energy data spaces, and IoT integration in industrial systems.

Advising: Supervised 6 diploma theses on topics like zero-knowledge proofs in BPM, decentralized storage systems, and BIM data management via smart contracts.

Labs/Teams: Active in TU Wien’s Automation Systems group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in industrial automation and digital transformation.