جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Energy economics
• Electricity economics
• Renewable energies
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Udo Bachhiesl is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation at Graz University of Technology. With a background in energy economics, he has established himself as an expert in energy and electricity economics, renewable energies, and energy innovation. His research focuses on energy transition modeling, power system economics, and renewable energy integration. Bachhiesl has contributed significantly to understanding the challenges of integrating renewables into electricity markets and developing modeling frameworks for energy system optimization. His work spans regional (particularly Styrian and Austrian), European, and international contexts including Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Bachhiesl's recent publications reveal a strong focus on hydrogen integration, energy system optimization models (including LEGO and ATLANTIS), and regional energy transition pathways. His work combines technical power system analysis with economic modeling to provide comprehensive insights into energy transitions. Klimaschutzpreis 2003 der Österreichischen Bundesregierung Young Scientist Best Paper Award 2003 As Deputy Head of the Institute, Bachhiesl oversees numerous research projects including UrbanHP (heat pump integration), iKlimET (climate and energy system models), and the Styria Energy Report series. His work connects academic research with practical energy policy implementation, particularly in the Styrian region of Austria. He has also contributed to the Energy Innovation Symposium series at TU Graz and maintains the ATLANTIS simulation model for European electricity systems.

• Modelling & Simulation
• Health Policy and Planning
• Data Science
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Nikolas Popper is a Senior Scientist and Research Fellow at the Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien), affiliated with the Department of Data Science (E194-04). He leads the DEXHELPP initiative (Decision Support for Health Policy and Planning) as its director and chairs the COMET Initiative. His primary research focuses on modeling and simulation of dynamic systems, particularly in healthcare, logistics, and biomedical engineering. Key areas include hybrid simulation, comparative modeling, and the integration of data-driven methods into policy decision-making. Popper's academic roles include teaching courses on modeling and simulation, health technology assessment, and advanced simulation techniques. He has pioneered the use of agent-based models to address public health challenges, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, where his work supported Austrian policy decisions. His interdisciplinary projects span railway optimization, vaccine strategy modeling, and patient-centric health technologies. He holds leadership positions in multiple academic societies, including ISPOR (Austrian Chapter President), EUROSIM, and ASIM. Notable awards include the 'Österreicher des Jahres' (Research Category, 2021) and the Gerhart-Bruckmann-Preis (2021). His research has been funded by grants from the Austrian government, FFG, and FWF, addressing topics like vaccination prioritization and pandemic response systems. Popper’s contributions extend to founding initiatives like the 'drahtwarenhandlung' science production studio and the dwh GmbH spin-off from TU Wien. He actively engages in public discourse on data-driven decision-making and pandemic modeling through media and conferences.

Sara Merino-Aceitunoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Kinetic Theory
• Partial Differential Equations
• Emergent Phenomena
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Sara Merino-Aceituno is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna. Her research focuses on kinetic theory and its applications to emergent phenomena in biology, medicine, and social sciences. She employs partial differential equations, probability, numerical simulations, and modeling to study systems where macroscopic patterns arise from microscopic interactions, such as cancer formation, pedestrian dynamics, and angiogenesis. She leads the Vienna Research Group for young investigators (WWTF-funded) project on kinetic theory applied to fertility, cancer, and development, collaborating with experimentalists and interdisciplinary teams. Education and Affiliations: No explicit educational details provided, but she holds a professorship at the University of Vienna. Her group, The HERD (Mathematics of Emergence in Natural Domains), includes researchers like Claudia Mußnig-Wytrzens, Carmela Moschella, and Havva Yoldas. Research Projects: WWTF Vienna Research Group grant (2018–2026): 1.6 million euros for studying kinetic theory in fertility, cancer, and development. Funded by FWF as part of SFB 65 'Taming Complexity in PDEs' for work on emergent properties in collective dynamics. Collaborates with biologists (e.g., Christa Bücker, Shotaro Otsuka) and mathematicians (e.g., Pierre Degond, Christian Schmeiser) on interdisciplinary projects. Scientific Contributions: Her work bridges mathematical theory and real-world systems, including modeling cell behavior in tissues, collective motion of particles, and opinion dynamics on networks. Publications span topics like nematic alignment in swarms, mechanical constraints in epithelia, and continuum modeling of social systems. Labs/Teams: Her team (The HERD) focuses on applying kinetic theory to biological and social systems. Collaborators include experimentalists and computational scientists, emphasizing cross-disciplinary synergy.

Markus Tatzgernمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
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Dr. Markus Tatzgern serves as Professor for Mixed Reality and Game Development and Head of Research at the Department for Creative Technologies, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Digital Realities Lab, a multi-disciplinary research group focused on human-centered solutions at the intersection of software, design, and creative engineering for technology interaction. His academic foundation includes a Master of Science and Doctorate with highest distinction from Graz University of Technology. He furthered his expertise through post-doctoral research at the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Handheld Augmented Reality, recognized as a world-leading facility in mobile AR. Tatzgern's research spans Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction with emphasis on practical applications. His work addresses critical challenges in view management, haptic feedback systems, industrial procedure visualization, medical imaging interfaces, and game development. Key contributions include novel techniques for eye-perspective rendering, breathing-based VR interaction, and latency compensation in medical robotics. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational AR visualization (2010-2016) toward applied XR solutions in healthcare, industrial training, and user experience optimization (2017-2024). Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of physiological inputs, real-world safety applications, and enterprise-grade XR prototyping. Scientific recognition includes: Honorable Mention for Best Paper at CHI 2022 for 'AirRes Mask' breathing interface Honorable Mention for Best Paper at IEEE 3DUI 2017 for adaptive rendering techniques As Head of Research, Tatzgern actively shapes the field through program committee roles and peer review for top venues including ACM CHI and IEEE VR. His four patents in AR visualization demonstrate translational impact from academic research to practical applications. The Digital Realities Lab operates as an innovation hub where software engineers, designers, and creative technologists collaborate on next-generation interaction paradigms. Current projects emphasize medical XR applications, industrial training systems, and accessibility-focused AR solutions for vulnerable populations.

Stephan Dahmمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Motor control
• Motor imagery
• Action imagery ability
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Dr Stephan Dahm is a researcher at the Department of General Psychology I, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Austria. He currently leads two funded projects: an Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) project on Action representations and automatization after action imagery practice and an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project on The measurement of action imagery ability . Research interests Mechanisms of motor control underlying imagined and executed movements Motor imagery and assessment of action imagery ability Mental practice and motor learning Intermanual transfer of learning Implicit sequence learning Bimanual coordination Experimental psychology His work explores how cognitive constraints shape motor imagery, how imagery practice can automatize stimulus-response associations, and how sequence knowledge transfers between hands. A central theme is the comparison between imagined and executed actions using behavioural paradigms and chronometric measures. Key publications Across more than 30 peer-reviewed articles (2015-2025), Dahm has advanced understanding of motor imagery timing, effector independence, and the role of internal forward models in detecting errors during imagery. His recent work in Psychological Research and Human Movement Science demonstrates that imagery practice can induce robust learning and transfer effects comparable to physical practice. Funding & projects FWF Project P 36142-B: The measurement of action imagery ability ÖAW Project: Action representations and automatization after action imagery practice Advising & collaboration Dr Dahm welcomes inquiries from master’s students interested in experimental sport psychology or his specific research themes. He maintains active collaboration networks evidenced by international co-authored papers and open-science resources such as OpenSesame implementations. Labs & affiliations He is based in Room 2S14 (2nd floor) at University of Innsbruck, Universitätsstraße 5–7, and can be reached at Stephan.Dahm@uibk.ac.at .

• Geodesy
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Modeling
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Rizwan Bulbul is a researcher at the Institute of Geodesy , Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria. His work bridges geodesy, geographic information systems (GIS), and computational modeling. Research Interests : Bulbul's research focuses on geospatial modeling, artificial intelligence integration, and sustainable urban development. Key areas include smart tourism simulations, energy transition policy analysis, and off-road robotic navigation using machine learning. His work also addresses forest fire prediction uncertainty, vertical photovoltaic potential, and cattle tracking in alpine environments. Publications : His research spans spatial optimization, 3D city modeling, and semantic routing. Recent projects involve leveraging AI for tourism simulations and energy policy evaluation, demonstrating interdisciplinary applications of geospatial technologies. Contact : Email: bulbul@tugraz.at Office: TU Graz, Steyrergasse 30/I, Room ST01122

• Hydrology
• Hydrometry
• Climate Change
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Rolf Rindler is a researcher at the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and River Research at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on sediment transport, hydrology, and river management, particularly in alpine regions influenced by climate change. He is actively involved in multiple research projects, including 'Monitoring and analysis of bedload transport' and 'Sediment monitoring and management on the Upper Salzach River.' University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) Institute: Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and River Research Research Areas: Hydrology, Hydrometry, Climate Change, Sedimentology, River Research, Sediment Transport He has co-authored numerous publications and presented at international conferences, such as the IAHR World Congress and INTERPRAEVENT. His research often involves field measurements, numerical modeling, and sediment budgeting to address river management challenges. Rindler supervises student theses on topics like sediment transport velocity and hydrodynamic modeling. Rindler has extensive experience in project management, including projects like 'Fluvial Transport Process Alterations in partly Glaciated Catchments Forced by Climate Change' and 'Sustainable design of a river bottom ramp for raw water abstraction.' He collaborates with colleagues like Helmut Habersack and Sabrina Schwarz, contributing to research reports and advising on sediment monitoring in alpine catchments. Email: rolf.rindler@boku.ac.at

• Forest Carbon Management
• Sustainable Forest Management
• Remote Sensing in Forestry
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Mathias Neumann is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Forest Management within the Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on Forest Ecosystem Management with a specific emphasis on sustainable Carbon management in forests. Dr. Neumann leads multiple research projects including 'Totholzzersetzung in Zentraleuropäischen Wäldern' (Deadwood decay in Central European forests) and 'OPTimising FORest management decisions for a low-carbon, climate resilient future in EUrope'. Dr. Neumann's research interests span forest carbon dynamics, sustainable forest management, remote sensing applications in forestry, climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, deadwood decay processes, and wildfire risk assessment. His work integrates field measurements with modeling approaches to understand carbon allocation in forest ecosystems, forest productivity under changing climate conditions, and the development of sustainable management practices that enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration capacity. His recent publications demonstrate a clear focus on understanding forest carbon cycles, developing methods for assessing forest carbon sinks, modeling forest responses to climate change, and evaluating sustainable management practices. The research trends show increasing emphasis on integrating multiple data sources to create comprehensive forest ecosystem models that can inform climate-resilient forest management decisions across Europe. Förderpreis Fonds 120 Jahre Universität für Bodenkultur (2020) Thurn und Taxis Förderpreis (2018) Outstanding Reviewer Award of Forests (2017) Dr. Neumann has secured significant research funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), European Commission, and national agencies. His current projects address critical challenges in forest management under climate change, including wildfire risk mapping, deadwood management, and optimizing forest carbon sequestration. He actively collaborates with international research teams and contributes to policy-relevant research that bridges science and forest management practice. His work with the Institute of Forest Management involves both fundamental research on forest ecosystem processes and applied research that directly informs sustainable forest management practices in Austria and Europe.

Martin Bicherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Agent-Based Modeling
• Simulation
• Epidemiology
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Martin Bicher is a Researcher at the Institute for Information Systems Engineering (E194) within the Faculty of Informatics at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), affiliated with the E-Commerce Research Area and Network Lab. His work bridges computational modeling and public health, with a focus on agent-based simulation for epidemiological decision support. His primary research interests include Agent-Based Modeling , Simulation , and Epidemiology , with significant contributions to understanding SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics, vaccination strategies, and pandemic response systems. His methodology emphasizes Decision Support Systems that integrate multi-model approaches for real-world policy challenges, particularly evident in his extensive COVID-19 research portfolio spanning modeling, forecasting, and intervention evaluation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on computational epidemiology, where he pioneers agent-based simulation frameworks for vaccination optimization, contact-tracing effectiveness, and variant surveillance. His work consistently integrates interdisciplinary perspectives—combining operations research, environmental science, and public health—to address complex pandemic dynamics, with notable methodological contributions in Monte Carlo simulation and integrated modeling frameworks. As an active FWF (Austrian Science Fund) project researcher, he collaborates extensively with institutions like the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, evidenced by frequent co-authorship with Nikolas Popper and Claire Rippinger. His leadership in the Network Lab drives innovation in simulation-based decision support for public health crises, with emerging work on election safety during pandemics and wastewater surveillance systems.

Günter Schneckenreitherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Statistics
• Epidemiological Modeling
• Agent-Based Simulation
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Günter Schneckenreither is a researcher affiliated with the Computational Statistics research area at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien). His work spans interdisciplinary applications of computational methodologies to epidemiology, public health, and biomedical modeling, with a focus on agent-based simulations and cellular automata. Research Interests: Heterogeneity in disease transmission, age-dependent SIR models, synthetic data generation for pandemics, and fractional diffusion processes in structured populations. Publications: Recent research includes epidemiological modeling of SARS-CoV-2 immunization levels, melanocytic proliferation simulations, and comparative studies of epidemic modeling frameworks. Projects: Active participant in ARGESIM benchmark studies, integrating cellular automata and differential equations for epidemic simulations. Methodologies: Specializes in dynamic causal modeling, fractal topological structures, and multiplex social network analysis.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Time Series Analysis
• Econometrics
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Gregor Kastner is Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute of Statistics at the University of Klagenfurt. His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, time series analysis, econometrics, and computational methods, with applications in finance, economics, and environmental modeling. He develops statistical software including packages for stochastic volatility modeling in R. Kastner's methodological work centers on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional problems, developing efficient computational algorithms for complex models. His applied research examines volatility dynamics in financial markets, macroeconomic forecasting, and spatial analysis of economic indicators. Recent projects include Bayesian nonparametric clustering for evaluating agricultural subsidies in Europe, sparse vector autoregressions for high-dimensional forecasting, and stochastic volatility models for commodity markets. He maintains active collaborations across economics, finance, and environmental science disciplines.

Agust Gudmundssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Volcanotectonics
• Seismotectonics
• Fluid Transport in Porous Media
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Agust Gudmundsson is a Professor and Chair of Structural Geology at Royal Holloway, University of London. Previously, he held professorial roles at the University of Göttingen, University of Bergen, and Nordic Volcanological Institute, University of Iceland. His research spans volcanotectonics, seismotectonics, fluid transport in fractured reservoirs, and thermodynamics of geological networks, with applications to geothermal energy, urban sustainability, and hazard assessment. Dr. Gudmundsson's work integrates field studies, analytical modeling, and numerical simulations to explore magma-driven fractures, earthquake mechanics, and energy implications of urban street networks. He has led European projects on volcanic risk and contributed to foundational texts like Volcanotectonics: Understanding the Structure, Deformation, and Dynamics of Volcanoes (2020) and Rock Fractures in Geological Processes (2011). Research trends include: 1) Interactions between magmatic intrusions and crustal stress fields; 2) Dynamics of dike and fissure swarms; 3) Quantitative analysis of volcanic eruption facilitation; 4) Urban energy demand and CO₂ emissions linked to network thermodynamics. Honors: Member of Academia Europaea, Fellow of Iceland Academy of Sciences, AGU Editors' Citation (2014) He supervises PhD and MSc students, contributes to sustainable energy teaching, and collaborates with institutions like UCL and EPFL. His editorial roles include Chief Editor of Frontiers in Structural Geology and associate editorships at Scientific Reports and other journals.

Perc Matjažمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phase transitions
• Complex networks
• Stochastic processes
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Matjaž Perc is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Maribor and holds leadership roles including Vice Dean of Natural Sciences at the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on complex systems, nonlinear dynamics, and socio-physical phenomena. He has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Young Scientist Award for Socio- and Econophysics (2015) and the Zois Award (2018), Slovenia's highest national research honor. Perc is also a Fellow of the American Physical Society and among the world's top 1% most cited physicists. Research Interests : Phase transitions in social systems, evolutionary game theory, complex networks, stochastic processes, and self-organization mechanisms. Awards : Extensive list includes recognition for refereeing excellence, societal memberships (APS, EPS), and national accolades. Publications : Over 300 articles in top journals like Physical Review E , Chaos , and Scientific Reports , focusing on interdisciplinary applications of physics to social, biomedical, and environmental challenges. His work bridges physics, computer science, and social sciences, addressing global issues through mathematical modeling and network analysis.

• Landscape Planning
• Renewable Energy
• 3D Visualization
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Dr. Thomas Schauppenlehner is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna). With expertise in landscape planning, renewable energy integration, and 3D visualization technologies, he focuses on developing participatory tools for energy landscape assessment and citizen science projects. Habilitation in Landscape Planning (2024, BOKU) Doctoral Thesis (Dr.nat.techn, 2008, BOKU) Diploma in Agricultural Sciences (2002, BOKU) His research examines the intersection of landscape communication , renewable energy systems , and public participation , particularly through virtual reality and geospatial modeling . He specializes in creating interactive tools like Landscape.Lab! for collaborative wind energy planning and agrivoltaics visualization. Recent publications focus on agrivoltaics potential analysis , 3D energy landscape modeling , and citizen science approaches for earth architecture documentation. His work combines technical GIS analysis with social acceptance studies, emphasizing climate change adaptation in Austrian landscapes. Energy Globe Wien 2022 Ars Docendi Nomination 2021 Multiple AGIT Best Poster Awards (2013-2017) Wiener Gesundheitspreis 2017 Research Funding Prize 2014 ÖGUT Prize 2007 He supervises numerous student theses on topics including VR visualization , agrophotovoltaics , and youth spatial behavior . Active in international conferences and peer-review processes, he contributes to journals like Urban Sustainability and ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information .

• Functionally Graded Materials
• Finite Element Methods
• Mechanical Engineering
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stephan Kugler is affiliated with the Department of Applied & Numerical Mechanics at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt . His research focuses on advanced materials and structural mechanics, particularly Functionally Graded Materials (FGM), Finite Element Methods, and thermal-mechanical analysis of composite structures. He has published extensively on topics like nonlinear elasticity, torsion behavior, and modal analysis of FGM beams. Key research interests include the development of novel beam formulations, thermal expansion effects in composite materials, and stress analysis under varying material properties. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical applications in mechanical and materials engineering. Recent studies involve nylon springs with negative thermal expansion and the influence of spatial material variations on structural integrity. Collaborations span international research groups, focusing on vibration problems and composite material behavior. Publications appear in journals like Composite Structures and conference proceedings such as the International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVWP).