Edgar Weippl is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Vienna, where he serves as Vice Dean and Head of the Research Group Security and Privacy. His work spans cybersecurity, blockchain, and machine learning, with teaching roles in information security and software security courses. Current Positions: Vice Dean (Faculty of Computer Science), Head (Security and Privacy Research Group), Deputy Head (Neuroinformatics & Knowledge Engineering Groups) Research Interests: Cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT security, code obfuscation, privacy technologies, reinforcement learning, and socio-technical systems security Selected Publications: Focus on blockchain privacy, VoWiFi security, code obfuscation, and reinforcement learning applications
Associate Professor Amela Ajanovic holds a position at TU Wien's Department of Energy Economics and Energy Efficiency. Her research focuses on green hydrogen, sustainable mobility systems, and energy economics, with a particular emphasis on decarbonization strategies for transportation and renewable energy integration. She is affiliated with TU Wien's Network Lab and has collaborated extensively on projects related to hydrogen production, electric vehicle sustainability, and energy storage solutions. Her work bridges technical, economic, and policy dimensions of energy transition, addressing challenges such as hydrogen's role in transport decarbonization, battery lifecycle impacts, and renewable energy system design. Recent contributions include analyzing green hydrogen's EU prospects, evaluating electric vehicle sustainability, and assessing techno-economic viability of power-to-methanol plants. Key research themes include: Green hydrogen production and infrastructure Electric vehicle lifecycle analysis Renewable energy system optimization Policy frameworks for energy transition Her publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for climate goals, often collaborating with institutions like the Austrian energy sector. While no formal awards are listed, her active publication record and conference participation highlight her impactful research contributions.
Prof. Ronald Blab is a distinguished academic at TU Wien's Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, holding the position of Professor in the Institute of Transport Sciences. His research focuses on advanced road engineering topics, including pavement design, material science, and infrastructure management. He leads projects on performance-based design approaches and innovative testing methods for pavements, such as multi-directional Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) analyses. Notable contributions include work on bonded concrete overlays, unbound block pavement systems, and winter service infrastructure resilience. Blab has authored over 400 publications and supervised numerous theses, with recent work emphasizing sustainable materials and structural longevity under dynamic loads. He holds an honorary doctorate (Dr. h.c.) and has been pivotal in advancing Austrian engineering standards. His research integrates computational modelling, field testing, and lifecycle cost analysis for infrastructure solutions. Key projects include the implementation of lifecycle cost assessment (LCCA) in Austrian pavement design and the development of design catalogs for regional road networks. His academic leadership extends to lectures on winter maintenance strategies and the rebranding of TU Wien's Civil Engineering Faculty to emphasize environmental engineering.
Tomasz Miksa is a researcher affiliated with TU Wien's Department of Research Data Management, focusing on machine-actionable data management plans (maDMPs), semantic web technologies, and data reproducibility. He collaborates extensively on projects involving automated assessment of data management workflows, FAIR data implementation, and privacy-preserving analysis platforms. Primary affiliation: TU Wien Department: Research Data Management Key projects: WellFort, FAIR Data Austria, openEO API His research integrates semantic technologies with data governance to enhance reproducibility in scientific workflows, particularly in domains like environmental monitoring and legal informatics. Recent publications emphasize ontological frameworks (DCSO), API harmonization, and auditable machine learning systems. Notable collaborative works include: Reproducibility standards for soil moisture data Knowledge graph applications in cyber-physical energy systems Dynamic data citation mechanisms He supervises students in theses related to maDMP integration, data citation frameworks, and institutional research data planning architectures.
Prof. Manfred Kleidorfer is a University Professor of Environmental Technology at the University of Innsbruck’s Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Department of Environmental Technology, focusing on urban water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable infrastructure. His work integrates engineering, environmental science, and policy to address challenges like flooding, drought resilience, and resource efficiency in alpine regions. Research: Prof. Kleidorfer’s research emphasizes urban drainage systems, nature-based solutions (e.g., blue-green infrastructure), and climate change impacts. Notable projects include BlueGreenCities (enhancing alpine city resilience through green infrastructure) and RECONECT (regenerating ecosystems via NBS for hydro-meteorological risk reduction). He also co-leads initiatives like BEJOND (stormwater treatment beyond design limits) and CONQUAD (assessing urban water system adaptations). Publications & Tools: He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics like hydraulic modeling, urban heat mitigation, and flood risk management. His team developed tools like Achilles (vulnerability assessment for water infrastructure) and Smart Rain Barrels (IoT-based stormwater management). These innovations received recognition, including the 2011 Tiroler Innovationspreis for Achilles . Grants & Partnerships: Funded by EU H2020, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), and the Climate and Energy Fund, his projects partner with municipalities, SMEs, and international consortia. Key collaborations include Tyrolean utilities (e.g., Innsbruck Municipal Utilities AG) and global networks like the Aqua Urbanica initiative. Labs & Teams: His department operates specialized labs for software development (e.g., Smart Water Control ), hydraulic modeling, and environmental monitoring. The team includes experts in GIS, complex network analysis, and life cycle assessment, ensuring interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Michael Grobbauer is a Professor and Senior Researcher at the Center for Alpine Construction within the Design and Green Engineering framework at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He has been active since 2012, with a focus on sustainable building practices and energy-efficient urban development. Key research areas: Sustainable Construction, Building Energy Modeling, Timber Engineering, Renewable Energy Integration His recent work explores parametric timber solutions and energy performance certificate-based urban modeling , contributing to climate-resilient building systems. He has published 42 works, including 2023 Energy journal articles and 2022 conference papers on modular construction. Salzburg State Architecture Prize (2006) Inventor of Graz University of Technology (2013) Salzburg Timber Construction Award (2007) IOC/IAKS Special Distinction (2007) Active in projects like ScaleUp_ZAB (2023–2025), Grobbauer leads initiatives in solid timber construction and photovoltaic integration . He has reviewed 14 publications and presented at events including the 2024 Austrian PV Conference.
Christian Hofstadler is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Construction Management and Economics (2180) at Graz University of Technology. His research focuses on optimizing construction processes, risk management, and sustainable knowledge dissemination, bridging academic rigor with practical implementation in the construction industry. Research Interests : Optimization of construction workflows Improvement of production and logistics processes Opportunity and risk management Lifecycle modeling Productivity analysis Monte Carlo simulations for uncertainty Nonlinear cost/time calculations Digitalization in construction Scientific Awards : Congress Award (2018, shared with colleagues) Recent Activities : Lead editor and chair for multiple symposia (2023-2024) Project manager for Revit revitalization (2024) Research on digital carbon footprint and infrastructure resilience Contributions to BIM planning standards and concrete process optimization
Christina Ipser is a Researcher and Head of the Center for Real Estate and Facility Management at the University for Continuing Education Krems. She specializes in sustainable building practices, lifecycle cost analysis, and educational innovation in construction. Her work integrates ecological and economic dimensions of architecture with a focus on energy efficiency and climate resilience. Research Interests: Sustainable architecture and urban development Climate adaptation in building design Lifelong learning spaces in higher education Building lifecycle cost optimization Notable Projects: NIILS (2022–2024): EU-funded initiative creating inclusive informal learning spaces ClimB! (2020–2021): Analyzed climate impacts on buildings and neighborhoods Lebenszykluskostenbewusstes Planen und Bauen (2016–2017): Developed lifecycle cost models for residential buildings Grants & Funding: Principal investigator on multiple EU and FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency) projects totaling over €2M in funding, including initiatives on artificial intelligence in construction and zero-emission building education. Labs/Teams: Leads multidisciplinary teams in the Center for Real Estate and Facility Management, collaborating with architecture firms, NGOs, and government bodies on sustainable urban development.
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences ViennaAustria
Dr. Jan Streeck is a researcher at the Institute for Social Ecology (SEC) within the Department of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on socio-economic metabolism, circular economy, and material flow analysis, particularly examining how material stocks and flows relate to planetary boundaries and decent living standards. He has collaborated on global-scale projects modeling resource use patterns across 177 countries from 1900 to 2016. Key research areas: Resource use, circular economy, socio-economic metabolism, material flow accounting Recent publications emphasize material stock dynamics, supply chain footprints, and low-carbon transitions Streeck leads projects like 'A dignified life for all within planetary boundaries' and contributes to tools like the MESSAGEix-Materials model. His work bridges academic research and practical policy analysis through collaborations with institutions like Metabolic Amsterdam and the Fraunhofer Institute.
Stefan Kain is a researcher at the Salzburg Center for Smart Materials 2.0 , specializing in sustainable materials engineering within the Green Materials and Processing department. His work focuses on residue valorization, biogenic composites, and additive manufacturing technologies. Key Projects: CircularBioMat (2024–2026): Recyclable biogenic materials for building equipment SCSM 2.0 (2023–2026): Smart materials development HyMAT Platform (1970–2019): Hybrid materials research Research interests include transforming wood residues into high-value products, optimizing 3D printing processes for eco-composites, and advancing circular economy principles in materials science. Publications demonstrate expertise in fused layer modeling , natural insulation materials , and lifecycle assessments . Collaborations span European digital innovation hubs (EDIH innovATE) and interdisciplinary projects like tannin-based hybrid material systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable industry practices and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Peter Kieseberg is a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences , affiliated with the Institute for IT Security Research and Department of Computer Science and Security . He has held his lecturer position since November 2017 and contributes to research in Cybersecurity , Artificial Intelligence , and Blockchain Technologies . His research spans AI Security , Cyber Resilience , Data Privacy , and Explainable AI . He has co-authored numerous publications on topics such as Secure Drone Integration , AI Procurement Guidelines , and Blockchain-based Auditing . His work often bridges technical and legal domains, emphasizing Ethics and Transparency . Key Trends: Recent articles focus on Cyber Resilience Fundamentals , Controllable AI , and Risk Factors in AI Applications . Projects: Active in initiatives like A3 (AI Act for Austria) , Dataskop , and Josef Ressel Center for Blockchain Technologies . Education: Studied Technical Mathematics in Computer Science at TU Wien (2001–2007).
University of Applied Sciences Upper AustriaAustria
Herbert Claus Leindecker is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Wels, specializing in sustainable architecture and energy-efficient building technologies. He leads the Research Center Wels Center of Excellence Energy, focusing on climate-active construction, lifecycle assessment, and energy flexibility in urban environments. Education: PhD in Architecture (2001) from the University of Applied Sciences Wels, with a focus on compact building structures as child-friendly living environments in cities. Research interests include sustainable building design, energy efficiency optimization, thermal comfort, and circular economy practices in construction. His work emphasizes Austrian-specific solutions for urban sustainability and climate resilience. Recent projects include the klimaaktiv 2023+ initiative (2023-2027) and klimaaktiv 2015+ (2015), both funded by the Climate and Energy Fund. He also developed the MOFNUNG evaluation framework for user satisfaction in buildings (2013-2016). Received the klimaaktiv Competence Partner award for Settlements and Districts in 2022. Active in professional activities including conference organizing, peer-review for INNOVATIONaward FH Wels, and invited talks on smart buildings and energy storage. Led over 50 research outputs since 2004, with recent focus on low-tech vs smart building comparisons, energy flexibility criteria, and climate scenario modeling for overheating prevention in office buildings.
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences ViennaAustria
Dipl.-Ing.Dr. Astrid Allesch is a researcher at the Institute of Waste Management and Circularity under the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on waste engineering, recycling technologies, landfill systems, waste prevention, and contaminated site remediation. She has presented extensively on topics like material flow analysis for waste systems, tire wear particle pollution, circular economy strategies, and beverage deposit schemes. Her research emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration and environmental sustainability. Key publication themes: Waste Systems Optimization , Plastic Additive Lifecycle , Microplastic Pollution , and Policy Benchmarking .
Dr. Sebastian Neumaier is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of IT Security Research within the Department of Computer Science and Security at University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten . He focuses on open data ecosystems, knowledge graphs, and semantic web technologies. Research Interests : Open Data Quality and Governance Knowledge Graph Construction Data Security and Usage Control Semantic Web Standards Smart City Data Infrastructure Publication Trends (2015–2025) span open data quality assessment, knowledge graph applications, cybersecurity in data spaces, and semantic data labeling. Key subfields include license compliance, spatio-temporal data systems, and decentralized dataset exchange architectures. Education : PhD (2019) – Semantic Enrichment of Open Data Master's Thesis – Data Intelligence BSc – Computer Science Labs & Projects : Core contributor to ADEQUATe platform for open data quality Co-developer of DALICC as a service for license clearance Active in data space policy frameworks Participant in EU digital product passport initiatives
Ivona Brandic serves as a Professor at Vienna University of Technology within the E-Commerce Research Area of the Faculty of Informatics. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical sustainable computing solutions. Her research focuses on: Energy-efficient edge and cloud computing architectures Symbolic data representation for resource-constrained devices Quantum-inspired approaches for scientific applications Federated learning in distributed environments Failure tolerance mechanisms for critical systems Recent publication trends reveal intensifying focus on sustainable computing paradigms, particularly examining edge systems' role in post-Moore technological evolution. Her work integrates machine learning with hardware-aware optimizations to address carbon footprint reduction in distributed systems, with practical implementations in environmental monitoring and drug discovery pipelines. Professor Brandic actively mentors graduate researchers through the Network Lab, supervising over 15 theses on edge computing and sustainable systems. Her advisees explore topics including energy-efficient IoT, neural network splitting, and federated learning for industrial applications. She maintains strong engagement with the research community through presentations on sustainable edge systems and digitalization's societal impacts, including invited seminars at institutions like the University of Glasgow.
