Wolfgang Gabauer

Wolfgang Gabauer is a Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work spans multiple research projects focused on sustainable resource management, with current leadership roles in EU and FFG-funded initiatives including SYMSITES (2022-2026), VARESI (2022-2025), and BioFlock (2020-2023).

His research interests center on anaerobic digestion technologies, biogas production from diverse organic waste streams, and nutrient recovery systems. Gabauer specializes in developing innovative solutions for meat processing wastewater, slaughterhouse residues, and agricultural byproducts, with particular expertise in two-stage digestion processes, membrane technologies for ammonia extraction, and resource-efficient treatment systems that support circular economy principles.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on practical implementation of biogas technologies, with recent work emphasizing industrial symbiosis, nutrient cycling, and process optimization for diverse waste streams including food industry residues, chicken manure, and paper waste. His research bridges fundamental process engineering with practical applications in sustainable agriculture and waste management.

Gabauer actively supervises graduate students, with recent Master's thesis work on biogas desulfurization and ammonia extraction technologies. He has secured substantial research funding from Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and European Commission sources, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities. His collaborative network spans multiple European institutions working on bioeconomy and circular resource management initiatives.