Wolfgang Knoll

Wolfgang Knoll is the Scientific Managing Director of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology since 2008. He holds academic roles including Visiting Professorships at Parma University (Italy) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University (Korea), and a courtesy Professorship in Chemistry at the University of Florida (USA). He previously directed the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (1993–2008) and led the Exotic Nano-Materials Laboratory at RIKEN (Japan, 1991–1999).

Education:

• PhD in Biophysics, University of Konstanz (1976)
• Studies in Physics at Technical University of Karlsruhe

Research Interests: Focuses on surface optical techniques, integrated optics, nonlinear optics, nanostructured materials, biosensor development, and biophysical interfaces. His work bridges polymer science, materials engineering, and nanotechnology applications.

Awards:

• 2011 Honorary Doctorate from University of Twente
• 2010 Regular Member, Austrian Academy of Sciences
• 2008 Exner Medal for technological innovation

Advising & Grants: While specific grants/students are not detailed here, his leadership roles suggest extensive mentorship and research funding across international collaborations. Current focus includes applied nanotechnology through AIT.