Andrea Aschauer is a researcher at FH Hagenberg , affiliated with the Department of Information and Communication Technology and active in the Digital Media Lab . Her work intersects Augmented Reality , Remote Support Systems , and ICT Innovation , with a focus on 3D Printing for Medical Devices and Biodiversity Monitoring via UAVs . Her recent publications highlight trends in Digital Collaboration Tools and Interactive Visualization . Key projects include LOG-REWWay (2012-2026) for Waterway Logistics , MOVE (2023-2024) for Orthosis Modeling , and BAMBI (2022-2025) on Intelligent UAV Sampling . She collaborates with researchers like Andreas Stöckl and Klaus Probst. Contact: Andrea.Aschauer@fh-hagenberg.at
Hannes Kaufmann is a Full Professor and Head of the Research Unit at the Institute of Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology, TU Wien. His work focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), with expertise in tracking technologies, human-computer interaction, and immersive systems. He leads a team developing large-scale VR platforms like ImmersiveDeck and ProjectVerse, enabling collaborative experiences in fields like industrial design and emergency training. Education: PhD in Geometry Education via Augmented Reality (TU Wien), Habilitation in Mixed Reality Applications Research Interests: Mobile AR/VR, Haptics, Wide-Area Tracking, Medical AR, 3D UI Design, Cyberpsychology His research bridges technical innovation with real-world applications, such as disaster simulation, medical training, and accessibility solutions for hearing-impaired users using vibrotactile feedback. He has pioneered systems like the Holodeck-inspired CoboDeck and the AR monitoring framework for industrial quality control (AR-AQ-Bau). Publications span topics from haptic device design (Action-Origami) to collaborative VR training for first responders. Awards include the 2023 SIGGRAPH Best Project Award for haptic innovation and the 2020 nexus health innovation award for SPECTAS eye-tracking technology. Labs/Teams: Mixed Reality Lab, Virtual Meeting Room Initiative Grants: Supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action and EU Industry 4.0 projects
Marc Pancharowitsch is a researcher at the Institute of Building Construction, Timber Construction and Circular Construction, part of the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on advancing timber construction through automation, robotics, and sustainable methods. His research interests include: Structural Engineering Timber Construction Sustainable Construction Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Robotics in Construction Automation Technology His recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize robotic timber milling, accuracy assessment of industrial robots, machining parameters in glued-laminated timber, and the structural performance of robot-manufactured joints. These works reflect a strong trend toward integrating robotics into construction for enhanced precision, efficiency, and sustainability. He has contributed to both journal articles and conference proceedings, often collaborating with researchers like Benjamin Kromoser and Michael Braun. His work bridges academic research and industrial application, particularly in prefabricated facade systems and digital fabrication. Scientific contributions include: Active participation in the national industry-funded project Prefab.Facade , improving recyclable, serially prefabricated facade elements. Supervision of master’s theses on robotic machining accuracy and process data evaluation in timber manufacturing. Teaching and knowledge transfer in structural and timber engineering. Marc Pancharowitsch is part of the DD&DC Lab (Digital Design and Construction Lab) at BOKU, contributing to applied research that connects computational modeling, robotics, and construction practice. His work supports the transition toward circular and automated construction processes.
Gerald Adam Zwettler is a researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FH Hagenberg) with a focus on digital transformation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). His work spans machine learning applications in non-destructive testing, human-robot interaction, and sensor data classification. Active in projects like FLARE (Human-Centered AI for NDT), MARIE (Mobile Robotic Assistance), and MOVE (Orthosis Modeling) Collaborates internationally on railway infrastructure analysis and medical imaging Research interests include deep learning , medical image processing , IoT sensor analysis , and AI-driven customization of orthopedic devices . Recent work explores edge computing for low-energy IoT systems and multimodal interaction frameworks for office robots. Publications emphasize applied AI in technical domains, with methodological contributions to presegmentation techniques , Levenshtein distance optimization , and human-centered robotics . Project roles include principal investigator in knowledge databases for industrial plastic manufacturing.
Prof. Dr. Köszegi Sabine Theresia is a full professor at TU Wien's Institute of Management Sciences, affiliated with the Research Department of Work Science and Organization. She leads projects on robotic care (Caring Robots) and negotiation dynamics (e-Nego-motion). Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, organizational behavior in digital transformation, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Key areas include trust in autonomous systems, platform-mediated labor, and workplace flexibility. Education details not explicitly stated but inferred through academic role. Research interests prominently feature sociotechnical systems, explainable AI, and gender perspectives in technology. She has co-authored over 160 publications since 2000, with recent work emphasizing care robots' societal impact, remote work dynamics, and AI ethics. No awards listed but maintains active research groups like the Network Lab. Advising role details unavailable. Publications span interdisciplinary topics including healthcare robotics, digital labor platforms, and public sector telework policies.
Dr. Anna Frasca-Rath is a University Assistant in the Department of Art History at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on European Art History from the 17th-19th centuries, with specializations in sculpture, artist myths, transnational exchange processes in European art, and digital art history. Her current research includes the Jubiläumsfonds project 'Right to the Museum? An Austrian Study on Museum Concepts of the Public and Their Perception' (2020-2022), which examines public perceptions of museum authority and access. Dr. Frasca-Rath is also deeply engaged in digital art history, having organized 14 networking events for the Austrian Digital Art History network since 2015 and developed the virtual exhibition 'The Gibson Trail' in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Dr. Frasca-Rath has published extensively on 19th century sculpture, particularly focusing on John Gibson and Antonio Canova, examining their networks, studios, and contributions to art history. Her work often bridges traditional art historical methods with digital approaches, exploring how new technologies can enhance our understanding of historical artistic practices and networks. She has organized numerous international conferences and workshops on topics ranging from marble's value and perception to digital perspectives on art collecting. Her publication record shows consistent output across multiple venues, with recent work exploring transnational artistic networks, the materiality of sculpture, and the reception of literary figures in visual art. This demonstrates both depth in her specialized areas and breadth across related topics within art historical scholarship.
