Landerl Karin is a full Professor at the Institute of Psychology , Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Graz. Her research focuses on reading development , dyslexia , numerical cognition , and cross-linguistic educational psychology , particularly in Germanic languages. She has served as associate editor and editorial board member for prominent journals like Scientific Studies of Reading and Reading and Writing (2008–2021). Her recent work investigates the interplay between reading, arithmetic, and cognitive skills , with genome-wide studies on reading/language-related genetic variation. Email: karin.landerl@uni-graz.at Research Networks: Brain and behavior, BioHealth, Complexity of Life
Aljoscha Neubauer is a Professor at the Institute of Psychology, University of Graz, Faculty of Natural Sciences. He focuses on intelligence research, cognitive enhancement, personality assessment, and educational psychology, with a strong emphasis on self-estimates of abilities, teacher selection, and neuroscientific implications of enhancement technologies. Research networks: Brain and behavior, Human Factor in Digital Transformation Leadership roles: Past President of Austrian Society of Psychology (2016–2020), International Society for Intelligence Research (2014), ISSID (2009–2011) Research Interests Intelligence and its neurocognitive underpinnings Cognitive enhancement acceptance and ethical implications Self-assessment accuracy and metacognition Personality traits in educational and professional contexts Psychometric validation of diversity and creativity assessments Scientific Awards Franz-Emanuel-Weinert Prize (2024) from the German Society for Psychology Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) from the International Society for Intelligence Research William Stern Prize for Differential Psychology (1997) Advising : Mentors doctoral students in intelligence, personality, and educational psychology, with consortia fostering international collaboration and interdisciplinary training via the Research Careers Campus. Regularly contributes to teacher training quality assurance and journal editorial work.
Michael Barber is a Scientist specializing in Innovation and Industrial Dynamics, with research spanning R&D collaboration networks, intellectual property, and spatial interaction modeling. He actively contributes to European research initiatives such as the EUPRO project, focusing on project-based collaboration databases and policy analysis. Research Interests: His work emphasizes: Innovation ecosystems and industrial R&D patterns Quantitative analysis of spatial interactions and network communities FAIR metadata standards for research data interoperability European policy frameworks for intellectual property protection Recent publications highlight trends in European collaborative research, intellectual property law, and sustainable energy data management, using advanced statistical and network analysis techniques. No information is available regarding lab affiliations, supervised students, or scientific awards.
Sibylle Moser is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, where she serves as Head of the Center for Cultural and Creative Industries and Senior Researcher in the Media Creation Research Group at the Institute of Creative\Media/Technologies. Her academic trajectory includes prior positions as Professor of Media Studies & Cultural Management at UAS Kufstein (2017-2023), CEO of Community Radio Orange 94.0 (2011-2017), and visiting professorships at the University of Vienna. Her research employs systemic models and embodied cognition frameworks to investigate: User/visitor experience in museums and gardens Mixed-method designs for empirical art/culture studies Cognitive semiotics of intermodal analogy in multimedia Cross-disciplinary connections between media theory and practice Her publications exhibit strong thematic continuity in analyzing how embodied cognition shapes meaning-making across artistic media, with recent focus on sensory dimensions of cultural experiences. She leads the Center for Cultural and Creative Industries and collaborates within the Media Creation Research Group, developing transdisciplinary approaches to digital culture and creative technologies.
Ugur Öztürk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Regional Research within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy at the University of Vienna, specializing in landslide risk assessment and environmental modeling. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through disaster risk reduction research. His academic credentials include: PhD in Earth Science from Universität Potsdam (awarded February 21, 2019) MSc in Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation from Politecnico di Milano (awarded October 5, 2012) BSc in Civil Engineering (awarded June 30, 2010) Öztürk's research employs statistical learning models and physics-based simulations to analyze landslide triggers like earthquakes and heavy rainfall, with recent expansion into urban landslide impacts. His fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Earthquake Trigger (100%), Spatial Analysis (100%), Urban Development (100%), and Heavy Rainfall (100%) within Earth and Planetary Sciences. He has received significant recognition: Postdoc Award in Natural and Engineering Sciences of the State Brandenburg (2023) Univerlecco Master's Scholarship (2010) Öztürk currently leads the €2.3M research project Getting Ahead of Landslides: Understanding Social and Environmental Interactions to Anticipate Future Urban Landslide Risk (UrbanSlide) (2025-2030), securing major grant funding. He maintains active public engagement through 7 press/media contributions, including interviews on landslide disasters and climate challenges covered by 16+ news outlets and 92+ social media accounts.
Dr. Ivan Yudushkin is a group leader at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Department of Structural and Computational Biology and the Vienna Biocenter . His research focuses on the intracellular regulation of signaling enzymes like Akt and mTORC2 , integrating biochemical and advanced imaging techniques to study spatial and temporal signaling specificity. Research Interests : Signal transduction, enzyme localization, substrate flux dynamics, and the adaptive character of cellular responses. Teaching Roles : Director of Studies for Molecular Biology, offering courses in orientation, scientific practice, and advanced molecular techniques. His work has been recognized by F1000 RECOMMENDED and F1000 EXCEPTIONAL designations. He mentors students like Michael Ebner and Chiara Trilling , while collaborating on tools such as LocaTOR2 for live-cell signaling reporters. Key Publications span topics including Akt activation models , mTORC2 localization , and T cell receptor signaling dynamics , employing techniques like FLIM and optogenetic probes . His lab’s resources are shared via AddGene and FigShare .
Philipp Schmidt-Dengler is University Professor of Economics at the University of Vienna and Vice-Dean of its Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics. He is also Research Affiliate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Research Fellow of the Mannheim Centre for Competition and Innovation (MaCCI), among other international affiliations. Education Ph.D. in Economics, Yale University, December 2005 M.A. in Economics, Queen’s University, October 2000 B.A. in Economics, University of Vienna, March 1998 Research Interests Professor Schmidt-Dengler’s research lies at the intersection of industrial organisation , applied econometrics and competition policy . A major strand develops structural methods for estimating dynamic oligopoly games and applies them to study entry, investment and technology adoption. A second strand analyses consumer search, price dispersion and the effects of indirect taxation in retail markets. Recent work also evaluates health-care market reforms, auction design and the impact of state aid on firm survival. Scientific Awards & Fellowships Zellner Thesis Award, American Statistical Association (2006) AER Excellence in Refereeing Award (2010) Young Economist Award, Austrian Economic Association (2008) Young Economist Essay Award, E.A.R.I.E. (2005) Carl Anderson Prize Fellowship, Cowles Foundation (2004) Yale and Queen’s University Graduate Fellowships Research Funding “Business Use of Digital Platforms”, OeNB Jubiläumsfonds (2020-23) “Understanding Consumer Search”, Austrian Science Fund (FWF, 2018-21) “Individual Behaviour and Aggregate Economic Outcomes”, FWF Doctoral School (2017-20, Speaker) DFG SFB-TR15 Grant on “Stability, Competition and Liquidity in Financial Markets” (2012-15) ESRC Award on “General Pre-emption Games” (2006-07) Editorial & Professional Service He served as Co-Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization (2014-21), Associate Editor of the Review of Economic Studies , Journal of Applied Econometrics , Journal of the European Economic Association and is Editor of the Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade . He has advised the Bank of Canada, the UK Competition Commission and the Austrian Competition Authority.
Christoph Bock is a Principal Investigator at CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine and Professor/Head of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at Medical University of Vienna. He leads the Biomedical Sequencing Facility and contributes to the Human Cell Atlas and ELLIS initiatives. Key research areas: Single-cell biology , Epigenetics , CRISPR screening , Machine learning , Cell therapy , Multi-omics Major contributions: CellWhisperer (natural language single-cell analysis), JAK-STAT signaling in immune homeostasis, LIQUORICE for liquid biopsies, and RnBeads software Scientific Awards include: ERC Starting Grant (2016) ERC Consolidator Grant (2021) Overton Prize (2017) Erwin Schrödinger Prize (2022) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2019-2024) His lab develops bioinformatics tools (e.g., RnBeads, LIQUORICE) and applies systems immunology to understand disease mechanisms. Startup leadership : Co-founder of Myllia Biotechnology. Collaborations include clinical translations and tech development with the Biomedical Sequencing Facility.
Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider is a full Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), working in the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. With over 30 years of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in tourism planning, climate change adaptation in tourism, and sustainable landscape development. Her research interests span tourism planning, climate change adaptation strategies, environmental assessment procedures, species protection, and behavioral economics applications through choice experiments. She has led numerous research projects focusing on nature-based solutions, sustainable tourism development, and climate change impacts on outdoor recreation and tourism infrastructure, particularly in alpine regions. Her work often integrates social science perspectives with environmental planning to develop practical solutions for sustainable tourism and landscape management. Professor Pröbstl-Haider's publication record is extensive, with over 300 publications including recent work on ski resort sustainability, nature-based solutions in urban areas, climate change impacts on tourism attractions, and the acceptance of green infrastructure across European cities. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of sustainability principles in tourism and landscape planning contexts. Among her notable recognitions are the FEMTech Expert of the Month award (2007), nomination for the ÖGUt Environmental Prize (2007), and the BDLA Prize (1991). She has also contributed significantly to knowledge transfer through 110 publications aimed at societal impact, including policy reports and popular science articles. Her current research activities include leading projects such as 'Regional resilience based on ecological, economic and social knowledge and innovation in the Ötscher region' (2023-2025) and 'Upsurge City center approach to catalyze nature based solutions through EU generated urban lighthouse' (2021-2026), demonstrating her ongoing commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in sustainable landscape and tourism development.
Michael Irlacher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Johannes Kepler University Linz, where he has been tenured since October 2024. Previously, he served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor (2019-2024) and non-tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Munich (2014-2019). He maintains active research affiliations as a Research Affiliate at CESifo since November 2018 and as a Member of the Standing Field Committee in International Economics for the German Economics Association (VfS) since May 2022. His educational background includes a Habilitation (venia legendi) from Johannes Kepler University Linz with a thesis on Essays in International Trade and Spatial Economics , a PhD in Economics (summa cum laude) from the University of Munich with a dissertation on Essays on Multi-Product Firms and International Trade , and a Diplom (M.A.) in Economics from the University of Munich. Dr. Irlacher's research program focuses on international economics, particularly examining multiproduct firms, trade dynamics, and labor market implications. His work bridges theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of firm behavior in international markets. He has made significant contributions to understanding how mergers affect product scope of firms, how trade costs impact commodity substitution patterns, and how technology influences internationalization strategies. His research often employs spatial and structural econometric methods to analyze complex economic phenomena. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of firm heterogeneity and international trade, with particular attention to how multi-product firms navigate global markets. The research demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches combining theoretical modeling with detailed empirical analysis of firm-level data, particularly from European contexts. His work has important policy implications for trade policy, competition policy, and understanding the distributional effects of globalization. At JKU Linz, Dr. Irlacher teaches International Economics courses and supervises bachelor theses. His teaching covers both theoretical foundations and empirical applications of international trade models, with particular emphasis on contemporary issues in global trade dynamics. He is actively involved in the academic community through seminar presentations, conference participation, and collaborations with researchers across Europe.
Johannes Muthers is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, where he has been employed since 2017 (initially as Assistant Professor until 2023, then promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2024). His office is located in the Kepler Building, 1st floor, room K126A. His research focuses on Competition Policy, Markets and Strategies within Industrial Organization. His work examines complex market dynamics including collusion mechanisms, pricing strategies, platform economics, and antitrust issues. Muthers employs both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis to investigate how firms behave in competitive environments and how regulatory policies affect market outcomes. Muthers' publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to top economics journals, with recent work appearing in The Journal of Industrial Economics and Review of Network Economics. His research shows a clear trajectory examining strategic firm behavior in various market structures, with particular attention to collusion phenomena and digital platform economics. At JKU, Muthers teaches multiple courses including Financial Markets, Consumer Choices and Market Outcomes, and Introductory Microeconomics. He also supervises numerous Bachelor theses in Economics, working with students on various research topics within his areas of expertise. His teaching spans both German and English language courses, reflecting the international nature of the economics program at JKU.
Dipl.-Ing.Dr.nat.techn. Alois Simon M.Sc. is a Lecturer at the University of Innsbruck and Guest Researcher at the Institute of Forest Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on forest site ecology in mountain forests, integrating bioclimatic modeling, soil science, and spatial analysis to inform forest management and conservation. PhD in Spatial Modeling for Forest Site Classification (BOKU, 2016-2021) MSc in Applied Geoinformatics (University of Salzburg, 2010-2013) Co-leader of forest site classification initiatives in Tyrol Research spans bioclimatic zonation , tree regeneration dynamics , and soil property modeling , with a focus on Alpine and Patagonian ecosystems. Recent publications analyze climate change impacts on forest succession and carbon sequestration. His 15 most recent articles address topics like forest soil pedogenesis in Patagonia, microclimatic variations, and uncertainty in bioclimatic datasets. Key keywords include Forest Ecology , Climate Change , and Spatial Modeling . Scientific awards include the Walter Kubiena Preis (2022). He has supervised master's theses on soil dynamics in Patagonian forests and Tangel humus in the Alps. Active in community services, Simon serves as reviewer for scientific journals and advisory board member for the Austrian Forest Site Ecology Society. He organizes workshops on climate-resilient forest management.
David Fajman is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, where he leads the Gravitational Physics group and serves as Head of Gravitational Physics. His research centers on Einstein's field equations, gravitational waves, and cosmological structures, blending mathematical physics with geometric analysis to study spacetime dynamics and relativistic matter. Research interests include: Dynamics of spacetime geometry under gravitational forces Formation and stability of cosmological structures Relativistic fluid mechanics in expanding universes Mathematical analysis of black holes and singularities Asymptotic behavior of solutions to Einstein's equations His recent publications focus on spacetime stability, cosmological fluids, and black hole physics, with emphasis on analytical techniques in general relativity and cosmology. Key trends include mathematical investigations of spacetime asymptotics, singularity formation, and stability thresholds in relativistic systems. Research Projects: Geometric Transport equations and the nonvacuum Einstein flow (FWF, 2017–2021) Relativistic fluids in cosmology (FWF, 2021–2024) Matter dominated cosmology (FWF, 2025–present) He advises PhD student Liam Urban and collaborates with postdocs Adam Cieślik and Maximilian Ofner. Former group members include Gernot Heißel, Zoe Wyatt, and Hamed Barzegar.
Waltraud Huyer is a faculty member at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna. Her office is located in Room 04.120 at Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien, Austria. She actively teaches courses including Numerical Mathematics and Introduction to Mathematics for both undergraduate and secondary school teacher accreditation programs. Her research spans Global and Local Optimization , Numerical Analysis , Data Analysis , Protein Folding , and Population Dynamics with structured populations. She develops advanced optimization algorithms like SNOBFIT for noisy environments and MINQ8 for quadratic programming, while applying mathematical techniques to biological problems such as protein structure prediction and age-structured population modeling. Analysis of her 14 most recent publications (1994-2018) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Algorithmic development in global optimization (7 papers), including multilevel coordinate search and exact penalty functions; (2) Mathematical biology applications (5 papers), particularly in protein folding and population dynamics; (3) Computational verification methods (2 papers) for linear systems and feasibility problems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computational implementations. Her scientific contributions include widely-used algorithms implemented in MATLAB, such as the MCS global optimizer and SNOBFIT for noisy optimization, available through the University of Vienna's software repository. Huyer supervises teaching activities for foundational mathematics courses, emphasizing practical computational skills using MATLAB for numerical analysis and regression problems. Her teaching materials include detailed exercise sets with structured assessment criteria requiring both theoretical understanding and programming implementation.
Carina Alterdinger serves as a Lecturer in Computer-Aided Design, Modelling and Exhibition Architecture at the Scenography Department of Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2012. Based in Salzburg, she holds an architecture degree from the Vienna University of Technology and maintains active professional engagement with the local architectural community. Her educational background includes: Architecture, Vienna University of Technology Her research focuses on the integration of digital tools in theatrical and exhibition design, exploring how computational modeling transforms spatial conception for performance environments. She emphasizes practical applications of CAD systems in scenographic workflows, bridging technical proficiency with artistic expression in stage design. Her work investigates the evolving relationship between virtual modeling techniques and physical exhibition spaces. Professionally, she has extensive experience in Salzburg-based architectural offices and served as a board member for Initiative Architektur, contributing to regional architectural discourse and community initiatives.
