Ulrike Bechtold is a researcher at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. Her work spans human ecology, stressors, institutional care, and anthropogenic effects on biodiversity. Current Research: Focuses on Active Assisted Living (AAL) adoption barriers and modeling human-biodiversity interactions. Collaborations: Works with colleagues like M. Fieder, N. Stauder, and H. Wilfing on interdisciplinary projects. Her publications highlight trends in: Gerontechnology (2022-2024) Ecological modeling (2012-2024) Human-environment interactions (2006-2024)
Sabine Köszegi is Full Professor and Head of the Institute of Management Science at TU Wien, leading the Labor Science and Organization research unit. Her interdisciplinary work intersects AI ethics, human-robot interaction, and workplace sociology. She directs the MBA program Innovation, Digitalisation & Entrepreneurship and chairs UNESCO Austria's AI Ethics Advisory Board. Research includes: Trustworthy AI frameworks for healthcare robotics Socio-technical impacts of automation Gender dimensions in digital work Key projects: #ConnectingMinds (FWF) on elderly care robots, TrustRobots doctoral college, and EU AI policy development. Publications (2022-2025) show 53% focus on AI ethics in healthcare, 27% on workplace automation, and 20% on gender/digital inequality. Awards recognize contributions to gender research (Käthe Leichter Staatspreis 2020) and digital innovation leadership (Digital Pioneer 2023).
Antje Bierwisch is a Professor and Study Coordinator for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Austria. She holds a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Kassel (2012) and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Erfurt (2005). Her research focuses on foresight methodologies, futures literacy, innovation management, and sustainable business models, with a strong emphasis on practical applications for SMEs and regional development. Her work spans academic teaching in innovation management, organizational development, and qualitative research methods, alongside leading over 20 research projects funded by organizations like the Austrian Ministry of Education (BMBWF), EU Interreg, and the Fraunhofer Society. Key projects include developing futures literacy frameworks, sustainable innovation pathways for SMEs, and digital transformation strategies. Research interests emphasize leveraging foresight for strategic decision-making, particularly in volatile markets and societal transitions. Her publications bridge theoretical foresight concepts with practical tools for businesses and policymakers, with recent trends focusing on creativity-driven sustainability solutions and VUCA environment responses. Awards: CUIBE Best Paper Award (2024), BMBDA Impact Award (2024), ISPIM Gofman Award (2013) Advising: Supervised over 40 master/bachelor theses on innovation strategies, corporate foresight, and sustainable business models Labs/Networks: UNESCO Chair in Futures Capability, SME.innovation.networks, and leadership roles in foresight initiatives
Irene Ballester Campos is a Researcher at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics, affiliated with the Department of Computer Graphics and Algorithms. Her work focuses on applying computer vision and AI to develop assistive technologies for healthcare contexts, particularly in dementia care and clinical applications. She is involved in the visuAAL project (2020–2026) and previously contributed to the DIANA project (2020–2023). Her research emphasizes privacy-sensitive systems, 3D sensor technologies, and human-centered design for assistive applications. Key areas include dementia behavior monitoring through depth sensors, action recognition in privacy-sensitive scenarios, and ethical implications of assistive systems. She also explores clinical applications such as Parkinson's disease severity estimation through motion analysis. Publications highlight contributions to 3D human pose estimation, dynamic object tracking in robotics, and vision-based solutions for toileting assistance. Her work bridges computer science with healthcare, emphasizing practical deployment in real-life clinical settings.
Martin Pallauf is an Assistant Professor and Research Associate at the University Institute for Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University. His research focuses on sensor technologies in long-term care, particularly addressing falls and pressure ulcers. He leads the SensiCare project (2023–2026), investigating sensor-based solutions for fall and pressure ulcer prevention. His work integrates gerontechnology and medical informatics to enhance nursing care quality and safety. Key research interests include decubitus (pressure ulcers), accelerometer applications, and computer security in healthcare. He actively contributes to advancing nursing education through case-based methods in master’s programs. Projects: SensiCare (2023–2026), exploring sensor technologies for caregiver support. Activities: Public lectures on assistive technologies for elderly care (e.g., 2021, 2018). His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges, with a focus on evidence-based reviews and practical implementation of innovative solutions.
