جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Werner Stadlmayrمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Surface Science
• Catalysis
• Thermodynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Werner Stadlmayr is a Lecturer and academic leader at Management Center Innsbruck, currently serving as Head of the Department & Study Programs in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering (BSc/MSc) since 2019. Previously, he was Head of the Department of Mathematics & Physics (2014–2019) and has held a lecturer role since 2012. He earned a PhD in Chemistry (with distinction) from Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck (2008–2013) and a Magister (with distinction) in Chemistry (2002–2008). His research focuses on surface science, catalysis, and materials science, with notable contributions to palladium-based alloys and methanol steam reforming. He has supervised multiple theses and authored a textbook on thermodynamics. Awards include scholarships from his alma mater and a 3rd place in FameLab Austria 2009 for science communication. His teaching spans environmental analysis, thermodynamics, and polymer chemistry. He has also contributed to didactic training in university teaching. His research integrates experimental methods like XPS and surface scattering, addressing challenges in catalytic reaction engineering and environmental processes. Over 15 peer-reviewed publications highlight his work on catalyst design, material characterization, and thin film dynamics. He is a member of the German Physical Society (DPG) and has presented at international conferences on surface science and catalysis.

Martin Spruckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Technology
• Water Treatment
• Micropollutant Removal
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Spruck is an FH-Professor and Head of the Research Focus Area 'Energy & Process Technologies' at Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), with a focus on membrane technology, decarbonization, and sustainable energy systems. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Chemistry from Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck and has extensive experience in both academia and industry, including roles as Senior Lecturer and Project Leader in several funded research projects. His research emphasizes micropollutant removal via membranes, hydrogen technologies, and water treatment solutions. Notable projects include H2 Alpin (hydrogen mobility in alpine regions) and PFAS-Trap (PFAS analysis and removal). He has supervised over 30 students in technical and environmental engineering programs. Awards include the Preis der Landeshauptstadt Innsbruck für Forschung & Innovation (2020) and multiple academic stipends. His work spans 70+ publications, including peer-reviewed articles on membrane design, biodegradation processes, and sustainable materials. At MCI, he teaches courses such as Process Simulation, Thermo-Fluid Dynamics, and Organic Chemistry. He leads a team focused on energy transition and water resource management, leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations with industry partners.

Elisa Davoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
• Calculus of Variations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elisa Davoli is a Professor of Multiscale Calculus of Variations at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), leading the Research Group Multiscale Variational Calculus . She holds a PhD from SISSA (Trieste) and has earned prestigious awards including the Richard von Mises Prize (2020) and FWF START Prize (2020). Her research focuses on materials science, calculus of variations, and PDEs, with applications to elasticity, phase transitions, and image reconstruction. She teaches courses like Mathematics for Electrical Engineering and Gamma Convergence , and actively organizes international workshops on topics like Shape Optimization and Multiscale Modeling . Her work bridges mathematical analysis and material science, addressing challenges in metamaterials, homogenization, and nonlocal effects. Research Interests : Homogenization, magnetoelasticity, fracture mechanics, calculus of variations, nonlocal models. Key Projects : FWF-SFB grants, START Prize research on tunable materials, and international collaborations with institutions like UTIA (Prague). Awards : Richard von Mises Prize (GAMM, 2020), FWF START Prize (2020), Faculty Teaching Award (2018). Her publications span over 60 papers in journals like Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis and SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis , addressing topics from morphoelasticity to Cahn-Hilliard systems. She also supervises research groups and contributes to the SFB Taming Complexity in Partial Differential Systems initiative.

• Biogas Technology
• Waste Management
• Environmental Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ludek Poschmaier-Kamarad is a Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology within the Department of Agricultural Sciences , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He has been actively involved in biogas technology and environmental biotechnology since 2008, with a focus on process optimization, waste valorization, and renewable energy systems. Research Focus: Anaerobic digestion, mixing behavior in biogas digesters, CO 2 and H 2 utilization, waste management Projects: Led BeST project (2023–2025), participated in EU-funded TherChem (2012–2014), and multiple FFG-funded initiatives Publication Trends: 15 most recent works emphasize biogas process engineering, waste-to-energy systems, and computational modeling for sustainability. Key subfields include anaerobic digestion, substrate analysis, emission monitoring, and rheological characterization. Advising: Supervised 2017 Master thesis on biochar applications in anaerobic fermentation. Grants: Secured funding from Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), EU Commission, and industry partnerships. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Institute of Waste Management and Circularity, Institute of Chemical and Energy Engineering, and international teams in Mediterranean/Sardinia.

Thomas Einwoegererمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Settlement Structures
• Artifact Morphology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Einwoegerer is a researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and head of the Quaternary Archaeology Research Group since 2017. He has taught at the Institute of Prehistory and Historical Archaeology at the University of Vienna since 2003, focusing on Paleolithic studies. Affiliation: Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2000), University of Vienna (since 2003) Education: Doctorate in Prehistory and Early History from the University of Vienna (2009) His research centers on Paleolithic settlement structures, artifact morphology, and experimental archaeology. Key projects include long-term excavations at Krems-Wachtberg (2005–2015) and Kammern-Grubgraben (since 2015), with a focus on loess stratigraphy and subsistence strategies during the Last Glacial Maximum. Recent publications analyze geochemical proxies, radiocarbon chronologies, and osseous industries at LGM sites in Lower Austria. His work bridges archaeological data with Quaternary science to understand environmental impacts on hunter-gatherer societies. He leads the Quaternary Archaeology Research Group and contributes to public archaeology through excavations and outreach. Collaborations span institutions in Austria, Germany, and international venues.

Pamela Fragnoliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Archaeological Sciences
• Ceramic Analysis
• Material Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pamela Fragnoli serves as Coordinator of the Ceramic Lab within the Archaeological Sciences division at the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Archaeological Institute (OeAI), while teaching at the University of Vienna since 2017. Her career spans international research projects across the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, with leadership roles including heading the Materials Analysis research group (2017-2020) and the Archaeometry department in the Object Itineraries research group (2011-2020). Since 2022, she has been a team leader in the Human Evolution and Archaeological Sciences (HEAS) network and core member of the OeAI Heritage Sciences unit. Her research focuses on the diachronic study of craft organization in relation to cultural, economic and political transformations, reconstruction of exchange networks through raw material and object analysis, and cross-craft interactions involving technology transfer and innovation. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical methods with statistical analysis to investigate ancient ceramic production systems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Eastern Mediterranean and Anatolian sites (Arslantepe, Ephesus, Malatya), with methodological emphasis on integrated analytical techniques (petrography, geochemistry, micromorphology) applied to ceramic, clay, and earth-based materials. Key thematic trends include craft standardization metrics, raw material procurement strategies, and the relationship between political centralization and production organization across millennia. Fragnoli has supervised numerous academic theses in clay, mortar, stone, ceramic, and pigment analysis while mentoring early-career researchers. Her laboratory leadership includes directing the Ceramic Lab since 2024 and previously heading the Archaeometry unit, where she developed methodological frameworks for multi-analytical investigations of archaeological materials.

• Strategic Alliances
• Business Model Innovation
• Resource-based Theory of the Firm
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Werner H. Hoffmann is a full professor of Strategic Management and Management Control at WU Vienna, serving as Academic Director of the Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control (SIMC) master's program since 2010. He founded the Institute for Strategic Management (ISM) in 2011 and has led it since then. His research focuses on strategic alliances, business model innovation, and evolutionary theory of the firm. He holds a habilitation (2001) and doctoral degree from WU Vienna, alongside a Magister in business administration. Prof. Hoffmann brings extensive practical experience as Managing Partner of Contrast EY Management Consulting (since 2016) and former CEO of Contrast Management Consulting (1991–2015). He also serves as President of the Supervisory Board of the Austrian Controller Institute (since 2012). His awards include two WU Awards (2019) for groundbreaking research on competition-cooperation dynamics and CEO values in strategy-making. His work bridges academic research and industry application, emphasizing strategic governance, board effectiveness, and control systems. Key publications explore alliance portfolio management, trust in cooperative decisions, and resource-based strategies.

Daniel Kienerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Physics
• Nanocrystalline Materials
• Nanocomposite Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Daniel Kiener holds the Chair of Materials Physics at an institution focused on advanced materials research. His work emphasizes surface/interface structures, nanocrystalline/nanocomposite materials, and fracture mechanics in high-performance materials. He develops in situ electron microscopy and miniaturized mechanical testing techniques to study size effects and material behavior under extreme conditions like radiation and hydrogen exposure. Key research themes include plasticity mechanisms, residual stress analysis, and optimizing material systems for microelectronics and energy applications. Collaborations span global institutions, with recent focus on hydrogen evolution catalysts, TiAl alloy fracture, and nanocomposite design for fusion applications. He contributes to editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Materials Research ) and frequently presents at international conferences. Publications (340+) showcase advanced methodologies like multi-photon lithography and in situ nanoindentation. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his work has been widely cited and implemented in industrial contexts. Ongoing projects explore hydrogen storage in nanoporous materials and interface engineering for enhanced mechanical performance.

Thomas Grillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electroacoustic Music
• Sound Art
• Machine Listening
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Grill is a **Professor of Electroacoustic and Experimental Music** at the University for Music and Performing Arts, Graz (mdw). He leads the University Course for Electroacoustic and Experimental Music (ELAK) and oversees artistic research projects such as „Rotting Sounds“ (2018–2022) and „Spirits in Complexity“ (2024–2026) . His work bridges composition, technology, and interdisciplinary sound art. **Education**: Studies in Technical Physics (Linz) Computer Music & Electronic Media Master's in Interactive Electronic Instruments (Vienna) Doctorate in Composition and Music Theory (Graz) **Research Focus**: Electroacoustic improvisation, machine listening, neural networks in audio processing, and the intersection of decay processes with digital sound. His projects often explore trans-media installations and the philosophical implications of sound deterioration. **Awards**: Multiple accolades including the Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention and interdisciplinary artist awards from Austrian federal institutions. **Grants & Collaborations**: Active in the Applied/Experimental Sound Research Lab (2023–2026) and collaborates across academic and artistic domains.

Tasos Zembylasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Policy Analysis
• Sociology of Art
• Music Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tasos Zembylas is a Professor of Cultural Institution Studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW), affiliated with the Department of Music Sociology within the Faculty of Music Sociology. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (since 2003) and Visiting Professor at Zeppelin University (2009). He holds a PhD in Philosophy (1997) and completed post-doctoral habilitation (2003). Research focuses on artistic practices, tacit knowledge in creative processes, cultural policy, and institutional studies. Notable projects include investigations into composing processes (2013–2015), public art conflicts (2001), and cultural funding policy evaluations (e.g., Graz, 2011). He has authored/co-authored influential books such as Artistic Practices: Social Interactions and Cultural Dynamics (2014) and Composing Processes and Artistic Agency (2018). Zembylas is actively involved in academic networks, including the Research Network Sociology of Art (2004–2016) and Mediacult (2012–2020). His work bridges sociology, cultural economics, and artistic practice, addressing themes like cultural governance, artistic agency, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Ingrid Schmolinerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Experimental Music
• Avant-Garde
• Free Jazz
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Schmoliner is a composer, pianist, and educator based in Vienna, affiliated with the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK). She teaches yodeling, overtone singing, improvisation, and advanced piano techniques internationally. Her work bridges contemporary classical music, free jazz, and experimental improvisation, often incorporating prepared piano and electronic elements. A notable project is MNEEM (2019), a commissioned piece for Wien Modern Festival exploring cyclic overtone series and prepared piano techniques. Educational Background: Classical piano studies at Klagenfurt State Conservatory, with additional training in jazz singing, yodeling, and overtone singing. Ensembles: Watussi, Para, Nabelòse (duo with Elena Kakaliagou), and GRIF (with Emilio Gordoa and Adam Pultz Melbye). Her research interests include transpersonal music experiences, ritualistic soundscapes, and the intersection of technology and human expression. Upcoming performances include the 2025 Meteo Festival and Wien Modern Festival.

• Material Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franz Maier is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, affiliated with the Research Center Wels Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility. His expertise spans material science, mechanical engineering, biomechanics, and computer simulation. He holds a BSc, MSc (implied via DI title), and PhD. His research focuses on composite material draping simulations, finite element analysis, and AI-driven manufacturing processes. Key research interests include reinforcement learning applications in draping automation, defect detection in simulations, and biomechanical studies of soft tissues. He has presented work at international conferences on topics like colorectal biomechanics and osteoarthritis progression. His recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize AI integration into manufacturing processes, including surrogate models for FE simulations and reinforcement learning for woven fabric automation. Collaborations involve robotics and sensor technologies for precision manufacturing. Maier collaborates with institutions on multiscale biomechanics and has contributed to advancements in composite material processing. His work bridges computational modeling with real-world manufacturing challenges, emphasizing automation and defect mitigation.

Lukas Gahleitnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Non-destructive testing
• Thermography
• Composite materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lukas Gahleitner is a Researcher at the Research Center Wels, Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, specializing in Materials Thermography and Non-Destructive Testing for high-performance composite components in automotive applications. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry and innovation. Education: BSc Dipl.-Ing. (Diplom-Ingenieur) His research focuses on advanced thermographic NDE methodologies including photothermal imaging, virtual wave concepts, and pulsed thermography for defect detection in carbon fiber composites. He pioneers techniques for 3D defect reconstruction in curved orthotropic structures and develops industrial solutions for quality control in fluid injection molding processes. His fingerprint analysis confirms deep expertise in subsurface defect characterization and virtual wave parameter estimation. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong trend toward solving industrial NDE challenges through algorithmic innovation, particularly in handling non-uniform thermography data and reconstructing defects in complex composite geometries. This work bridges fundamental thermal physics with practical applications in automotive manufacturing. Scientific recognition: Teufelberger Master-Thesis Award 2023 Innovation Award FH Wels 2023 (1st place in Engineering) Research leadership: Co-Investigator in EXCITE project (2025-2028): Thermo-tomographic sensor technologies for composite quality control Co-Investigator in JR-Centre for Thermal NDE of Composites (2018-2022) Active peer-reviewer for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation journal He operates within the Research Center Wels infrastructure, collaborating with Gerald Mayr's team on the Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility initiatives, with experimental facilities focused on thermographic NDE of composite materials.

Gemma de les Covesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Quantum Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• Universality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gemma de les Coves is an ICREA Research Professor at the Departament d'Enginyeria of Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) and holds an Associate Professorship at the University of Innsbruck (Austria). Her research bridges quantum physics, mathematical theory, and philosophy, focusing on universality, undecidability, and interdisciplinary frameworks. She leads the Mathematical Quantum Physics research group in Innsbruck and has received prestigious awards including the START Prize (2020) and the ICREA professorship (2024). Education & Academic Path: PhD in Theoretical Physics (University of Innsbruck, 2011) Postdoc at Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (2011–2016) Assistant Professor (University of Innsbruck, 2018–2023) ICREA Research Professor (2024–present) Research Interests: Universality in physical and computational systems Undecidability in quantum models and formal languages Mathematical foundations of quantum theory Interdisciplinary connections between physics, philosophy, and culture Awards & Recognition: START Prize (FWF, 2020) Elise Richter Fellowship (2016–2018) Emmy Noether Visiting Fellowship (Perimeter Institute, 2016) Advisees & Grants: Supervised PhD students include Tobias Reinhart, Andreas Klingler, and Mirte van der Eyden Recipient of the START Prize grant (FWF) Labs & Outreach: Runs the Mathematical Quantum Physics group at Innsbruck Active in science communication via YouTube, podcasts, and public lectures

Elisa Davoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Calculus of Variations
• Micromagnetics
• Solid-Solid Phase Transitions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elisa Davoli is a Professor at TU Wien, affiliated with the Multiscale Calculus of Variations Research Group (E101-01-3). Her work focuses on calculus of variations, micromagnetics, and material science, with applications in phase transitions, nonlocal models, and stochastic homogenization. She collaborates extensively with researchers such as Irene Fonseca, Manuel Friedrich, and Ulisse Stefanelli. Her recent research includes studies on fractional Cahn-Hilliard systems, sharp-interface limits, and optimal control in nonlocal frameworks. She also investigates stochastic homogenization in micromagnetics and structural changes in nonlocal denoising models through bilevel learning. Key contributions include existence results in large-strain magnetoelasticity, two-scale convergence methods for composite materials, and the derivation of linearized fracture models under non-interpenetration constraints. Her work bridges mathematical analysis with applications in solid mechanics and image processing.