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Description
The transition from a fossil-based, linear economic system to a circular society that lives within planetary boundaries and utilises renewable energies and raw materials is one of the major transformation processes of the 21st century. The circular economy, bioeconomy and renewable energy systems are key tools for this change.
The practice-oriented research focus at the Department Design and Green Engineering develops solutions for these challenges and contributes to the sustainable transformation of society. In addition to developing innovative materials, circular products and climate-friendly technologies, the aim is to promote the transfer of knowledge between science and industry and to train specialists for future challenges.
The applied research focusses on materials, processes and technologies:
- Designing bio-based and recyclable products
- Constructing energy-efficient buildings
- Developing flexible energy systems
- Using regional resources intelligently
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Marius-Catalin Barbu
- Forest Products Technology - Head of Academic Area, Senior Lecturer
Person: Lecturer
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Günter Berger
- Business and Tourism - External Lecturer
- Furniture & Interior Design - Senior Lecturer
- Information Technologies and Digitalisation - External Lecturer
Person: Lecturer
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Michael Maria Branz
- Adaption of Built Environments
- Design and Green Engineering - Junior Researcher
Person
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Matrix of Multifunctional Systems
Grobbauer, M. (PI), Seiwald, L. (CoI) & Tress, B. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research funding pot
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CIRCU-BIO-LAB: Circular Biomaterial Systems: Cultivation Infrastructure for Algae and Mycelium Research
Sommerauer, L. (PI), Gramitzky, M. (CoI) & Meindl, A. (CoPI)
1/07/25 → 1/07/26
Project: Research funding pot
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ALL-IN-PROTECT Component Simulation & Monitoring
Seiwald, L. (PI) & Moltinger, M. (CoI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Contract research
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Advances in Wood Based Composites
Kristak, L. (Publisher), Réh, R. (Publisher), Barbu, M.-C. (Publisher) & Tudor, E. M. (Publisher), 22 May 2025, 1 ed. Basel ‚ Beijing ‚ Wuhan ‚ Barcelona ‚ Belgrade ‚ Novi Sad ‚ Cluj ‚ Manchester: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). 214 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Advances in Wood-Based Composites
Krišťák, L., Réh, R., Barbu, M.-C. & Tudor, E. M., 18 Apr 2025, In: Polymers. 1104.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Antioxidant Potential of Tree Bark Extracts: Insight from the Multi-Level Output of the Antioxidant Power 1 Assay
Rehrl, J., Sepperer, T., Häsler Gunnarsdottir, S., Schnabel, T., Oostingh, G. J. & Schuster, A., 28 Jul 2025, In: PLoS ONE.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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IEA Energy Storage TCP XC100
Heidenthaler, D. (Participant)
13 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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IEA ES Task 43 - Final Task Meeting
Heidenthaler, D. (Participant)
10 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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14th International Conference "Wood Science and Engineering In The Third Millennium"
Sommerauer, L. (Participant)
6 Nov 2025 → 8 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Prizes
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Annerkennungspreis der Wissenschaft des Landes Niedrösterreich
Meindl, A. (Recipient), 30 Sept 2001
Prize
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Best Paper Award - ISSE2025
Bader, E. (Recipient), Gross, J.-A. (Recipient), Polanec, K. (Recipient), PETER, M. M. (Recipient) & Neureiter, C. (Recipient), 30 Oct 2025
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Press/Media
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APA-Science Themenspecial: Energie für später - Speichertechnologien als Gamechanger?
11/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Für mehr Herzgesundheit und Bewegung in Salzburg Projekt "Ganz Salzburg Bewegen"
Roth, M., Radwanovsky, S., Kulnik, T., Salbrechter, S., Oostingh, G. J. & Aigner, E.
23/01/24
1 Own media contribution
Press/Media