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Hatef Madani becomes Principal Scientist at the AIT
national and international research projects on energy system analysis and system modelling. Hatef Madani, Principal Scientist at the Center for Energy of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: [...] Madani with his proven expertise in heat pump technology and thermal energy systems.” Friederich Kupzog, Head of the Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: “With Hatef Madani as [...] Hatef Madani was appointed Principal Scientist at the Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology on 1 April 2025. In this position, he is responsible for the scientific management and
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AI Factory Austria (AI:AT) strengthens national AI ecosystem
impact AI:AT promotes cross-sectoral projects in areas such as biotechnology, sustainability, energy and production efficiency. A centralised one-stop shop makes it possible for SMEs and start-ups in
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Decarb Cities 2025
solutions, policies, and strategies to help cities shift from fossil fuel-based heating to renewable energy sources, particularly heat pumps. 13-14 May 2025 | Kraków, Poland Decarb Cities 2025 will bring [...] needed to make these systems more resilient and sustainable. Cities are at the heart of the energy transition, so we’re thrilled to be supporting Decarb Cities 2025 as a partner.
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Vienna Daughters' Day at the AIT 2025
innovations. The diverse programme ranged from artificial intelligence, automation and virtual reality to energy and battery research. Brigitte Bach: ‘Curiosity needs space – and role models’ It remains essential [...] building block for shaping diversity in technology in the long term,’ said Bach. From AI to energy labs: a day full of research experiences Under the motto ‘Future makers: Your day as a scientist [...] In a battery laboratory, they tested new storage technologies and were able to playfully work with energy in the ‘PowerPlayground.’ In a final discussion, the experiences were reflected upon together.
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FULL-MAP – Accelerating battery innovation for a sustainable future
Batteries play a central role in reducing CO₂ emissions in transportation, energy, and industry. However, the development of new battery materials is still a lengthy process. It is usually based on classic [...] optimization of battery materials. Together with our partners, we are actively shaping the future of energy storage – sustainably, efficiently and at the cutting edge of technology.” About FULL-MAP FULL-MAP
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NEEDS Repowered Unites European Cities for Energy Resilience
develop innovative solutions against energy poverty and strengthen the resilience of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) – urban neighborhoods that generate more renewable energy than they consume. Led by the AIT [...] Kraków, Iași, Budaörs, and Helsingborg are working together on targeted measures for a secure and just energy future. The project focuses on technological innovation, sustainable renovation strategies, new [...] new financing models, and inclusive participation formats. The aim is to create socially just, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient neighborhoods. Supported by 15 European partner organizations, the project
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Austrian Startup Monitor 2024: AIT Presents Key Developments in Austria’s Startup Landscape
The new Austrian Startup Monitor was presented last Friday at the Federal Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism in front of representatives from research, politics and business - including State Secretary
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How the energy transition works: 350 students at LET'S TECH Day in Vienna
into technology: around 350 pupils aged 10 and up took a deep dive into the technologies for the energy transition at the third LET'S TECH Day on May 16, 2025 in Vienna. The winners of the LET'S TECH video [...] competition were also honored at the event.Hands-on technology and lots of interesting facts about the energy transition: There was great enthusiasm at the numerous hands-on stations and various workshops at [...] and answered many interested questions. OVE Secretary General Peter Reichel: “To restructure our energy system, we need innovative technologies and qualified specialists who know how to use them. There
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AIT balance sheet 2024: Research with impact, investments with a future
resilient infrastructures, the spectrum ranges from leading quantum communication technology to optimised energy concepts with high-temperature heat pumps for CO₂-neutral brick production and innovative mixed reality [...] research and quantum technologies; and the optimisation of industrial processes through AI, automation, energy and resource efficiency, and new innovative human-machine concepts. AIT is investing in important [...] bench for heat pumps up to 100 kW – an investment in the practical relevance of climate-friendly energy systems. Ecosystem for spin-offs in Europe A particularly dynamic field is technology transfer
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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC COOPERATION FOR CYBER SECURITY AND SECURE DIGITALIZATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
WINS forms the basis for closer cooperation to strengthen digital resilience for both energy production and energy distribution grid infrastructures. The focus is on the joint development of practice-oriented [...] Section, Division of Nuclear Security, Department of Nuclear, Safety and Security, International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA) In addition, the VCDNP organized a special workshop on "Artificial Intelligence [...] materials. It was established in September 2008 during the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency and has grown to include more than 9,000 members in 166 countries. WINS’ primary purpose is
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Strong representation of AIT at ECTRI
and use and safety in intermodal/multimodal hubs. Kristin Tovaas (Research Engineer, Center for Energy) has been elected rapporteur of the TG Mobility. With over ten years of experience in coordinating [...] interaction, and future-oriented mobility services. Stefan Seer (Thematic Coordinator, Center for Energy) has been confirmed in his role as head of the TG Traffic Management and Modelling. He will continue
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Hydrogen-powered aviation: AIT researcher Michele de Gennaro in an interview with STANDARD
Hydrogen is considered a key energy source for climate-neutral aviation in the future. In an interview with STANDARD, Michele De Gennaro, head of the Competence Unit Electric Vehicle Technologies at the
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AIT as scientific key partner for the Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change
the manufacturing sectorDemand-side measures to reduce energy and resource consumptionAdditional investments to achieve net-zero emissions from energy use in transport, industry and buildings by 2040 Chapter [...] future pathways for Austria. Dr Gustav Resch and Dr Franziska Schöniger, experts in climate-resilient energy systems at the AIT, acted as coordinating lead authors. Further contributions came from AIT experts [...] Chapter 8 sheds light on: Technological options for decarbonising the energy systemThe importance of sufficiency, efficiency and governance innovationsWays to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, taking
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Innovative Storage Solutions for the Elsbeere Wienerwald Energy Community
Energienetze Steiermark GmbH, electrify smart energy GmbH, Energie Steiermark AG, Lower Austrian Energy and Environment Agency GmbH, EVN AG, Hengl Energy GmbH, im-plan-tat Raumplanungs GmbH & Co KG [...] are being investigated to enable members of energy communities to make the best possible use of their energy storage. To unlock the full potential of energy communities, the EGent project focuses on developing [...] storage—into energy communities and the overall energy system in a technically, economically, and user-oriented manner. Currently, it can happen that in the morning not all members of the energy community
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AIT hosts 20th OpenFOAM Workshop 2025 in Vienna
fluid mechanics and related fields. It is widely used in industry, research, and education – from energy and environmental engineering to automotive and aerospace applications, biomedical engineering, materials [...] CFDHigh-performance computing and cloud-based simulationIndustrial applications: automotive, aviation, energy, environment, biomedicine In addition to technical talks and scientific presentations, there will [...] simulations are now an integral part of numerous research and development projects at AIT – from energy and environmental technology to mobility solutions and manufacturing and materials technology. In
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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS AUSTRIAN COMMITMENT TO PEACETECH WITH LAUNCH OF THE PEACETECH ALLIANCE
the research areas of “sustainable and resilient infrastructures”, particularly in the fields of energy, transportation and health, as well as the “digital transformation of industry and society”, working [...] basic innovations for the next generation of infrastructure related technologies in the fields of Energy, Transport Technologies, Health & Bioresources, Digital Safety & Security, Vision, Automation
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European Heat Pump Summit
services relating to modern heat pump systems. The focus will be on energy-efficient solutions for buildings, industry and integrated energy systems as well as innovative test methods and developments in the [...] cooperation opportunities and find out how we are working with industry, technology providers and energy suppliers to drive forward the heating transition. Visit us at the AIT stand in the exhibition28-29
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AIT modernises heat pump laboratory
for industry, manufacturers and energy suppliers in the field of climate-friendly heating technologies. The new infrastructure makes an important contribution to the energy transition and the development
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AIT takes leading role in European innovation agenda for industrial materials development
development of research and technology infrastructures as well as material and process development for energy- and environment-related applications to the working group. AIT has many years of experience in [...] production of renewable hydrogen, CO2 reduction or synthetic gases and fuels for applications in energy supply and industry. Stephan Abermann: The development of large-scale research and technology i [...] resilient and circular value chains and for Europe's global competitiveness in key technologies for the energy, industry, mobility and other sectors. Applied research institutes such as the AIT form the central
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ENDURION sets new Standards for the Production of Green Hydrogen
for use in the field - with a specific use case in energy-intensive sectors such as data centers, which are growing rapidly and looking for clean energy sources. As an internationally recognised expert [...] supports industrial hydrogen use at pressures of 50 bar. Green hydrogen as the key to decarbonising energy-intensive industries On the path to climate neutrality green hydrogen is widely regarded as [...] as steelmaking, chemical production, long-distance transportation and the rapidly growing field of energy-intensive data centres. However, current processes for its production are costly, resource-intensive