Faculty Members
Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Ruth Breu
Department of Computer Sciences
Her research focuses on quality, model, and security engineering, aiming to improve software development processes and refine requirements engineering. It also seeks to develop better methods in enterprise architecture management to make software systems more robust, adaptable, and reliable.
assoz. Prof. Dr. Michael Felderer
Department of Computer Sciences
His research focuses on software engineering, particularly software quality, testing, and data-driven engineering, including quantum software and security engineering. It also investigates software processes, product management, and methodologies for research and education in software engineering.
assoz. Prof. DI Andreas Flora
Department of Architecture
His research focuses on contemporary design, sustainability, and urban development, with a particular emphasis on consumption and comfort in architecture. It also explores innovative approaches to architectural practice, integrating sustainable solutions in urban projects, and has gained recognition through numerous awards and publications.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hubert Huppertz
Institute of General, Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry
His research focuses on inorganic and theoretical chemistry, specializing in the synthesis and characterization of new compounds. It also aims to develop innovative synthesis techniques to create more efficient and sustainable materials.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katja Hutter
Department of Management and Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Her research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, exploring how companies adapt to changes in market dynamics through digital transformation and AI. It also examines the evolving innovation landscapes, such as lean startup principles, innovation labs, and AI-driven organizational transformations.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kurt Matzler
Department of Management and Marketing, Strategic Management & Leadership
His research focuses on strategic management, particularly in open strategy, digital transformation, and disruptive business models. It also explores how family ownership influences strategic change and how companies can navigate digital innovation and transformation effectively.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mike Peters
Department of Management and Marketing, Tourism & SME
His research focuses on tourism development, small enterprises, and family businesses, emphasizing entrepreneurial behavior and succession in tourism. It also aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the context of tourism and small business growth, addressing challenges like sustainability and digital transformation.
Asst.-Prof.in Dr.in Birthe Soope
Department of Organisation and Learning
Her research focuses on institutional theory and sustainability, exploring how organizations adapt to changing environments and manage legitimacy in contested industries. It also investigates entrepreneurial behavior in response to sustainability transitions, focusing on moral markets and organizational change.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Traugott
Department of Zoology
His research focuses on the ecology of animals in natural and managed ecosystems, emphasizing their role in ecosystem services like pest control and pollination. It also explores food web ecology, using molecular approaches to study trophic networks and environmental DNA to assess biodiversity in terrestrial and aquatic systems.
assoz.-Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schwerte
Department of Zoology
His research focuses on the development and flexibility of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems using non-invasive digital imaging techniques in transparent model organisms. It also explores biomimetic approaches for technological innovation, and applies geoinformation systems in biological research and education.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Ußmüller
Department of Mechatronics
His research focuses on the development of maintenance-free wireless sensor networks for infrastructure monitoring, emphasizing RFID and IoT technologies for industrial applications. It also explores the optimization of antennas and wireless communication systems to enhance sensor reliability and performance in challenging environments.
Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Ing.in Anke Bockreis
Department of Environmental Engineering
Her research focuses on waste management and resource recovery, investigating innovative solutions for treating and reducing waste to support circular economy goals. It also explores the environmental impacts of seasonal tourism and evaluates the efficiency of various waste treatment technologies.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Walzl
Faculty of Economics and Statistics
His research focuses on microeconomic theory, particularly in game theory, and industrial economics. It also explores topics such as incentive schemes, matching markets, and market mechanisms, with applications in labor economics, financial advice, and environmental regulation.
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