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Combating Climate Change and Resource Scarcity through Digitalization

On December 1 and 2, 2025, the Bioresources Unit of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources will host the international conference "DigAgro 2025 – Digitalization in Agroecology and Crop Production" [...] contribute to addressing agricultural challenges. Angela Sessitsch, Head of the conference and expert at AIT, emphasizes: "The DigAgro 2025 conference offers a platform specifically designed to link digital

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Climate-neutral flying: AIT is researching future technologies for aviation

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is part of the EU-wide EXAELIA research project, which is investigating new aircraft concepts such as the blended wing body and hydrogen engines. The aim is to [...] in order to become more sustainable in the long term,” says Alessandro Zanon, Senior Scientist at AIT. “EXAELIA makes it possible to systematically develop pioneering aircraft concepts and minimize risks

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Presentation of the EU Project MOBILISE with Mobile High-Containment Laboratory

(BSL-3) in the form of a nine-metre, solar-powered truck at the AGES site in Mödling. As a key partner, AIT is making essential contributions: its Center for Health and Bioresources provides novel point-of-care [...] diagnostics and thus cost precious time in the fight against outbreaks. Point-of-Care Diagnostics The AIT Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics has developed miniaturized, automated molecular diagnostic systems [...] Nile virus or Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus can be detected within minutes. By combining AIT’s rapid tests with on-site PCR analyses, long transport routes are eliminated, laboratory capacities

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Stefano Passerini co-authors Key Perspective on post-lithium battery electrolytes in Nature Reviews Chemistry

Prof. Stefano Passerini, Principal Scientist at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has co-authored a groundbreaking

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Research as the key to a climate-fit paper industry

are being implemented to achieve them,” emphasized Drexler-Schmid. AIT Supports the Transformation Together with industry partners, AIT has already analyzed eight out of 23 paper factories. The conclusion: [...] developments within the Austrian paper and pulp industry, along with progress made toward decarbonization. AIT was present as a research partner: Gerwin Drexler-Schmid, Business Manager for Net Zero Industries [...] be achieved through a combination of fuel switching, electrification, and efficiency improvements. AIT remains a key research partner for building a sustainable and future-proof industrial sector. “The

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VCDNP publishes a paper on AI applications in the nuclear sector and builds on AIT's studies and expertise in the field of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

in a new strategic collaboration between the AIT and the VCDNP. In a joint foreword, Helmut Leopold, Head of Center for Digital Safety & Security at AIT, and Elena K. Sokova, Executive Director of VCDNP [...] systems are presented. The publication was written by Donald Dudenhoeffer, Research Engineer at the AIT in the Center for Digital Safety & Security and cyber security expert with over 35 years of experience

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YouthDecide 2040 Launches to Shape Europe's Democratic Futures

at the heart of designing resilient, inclusive democratic pathways for 2040. The consortium led by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology — including the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN), Strategic [...] Partnership for Democracy (EPD), European University Institute, European Youth Forum (YFJ), Make.org, and AIT the Austrian Institute of Technology — leverages interdisciplinary expertise to democratize foresight

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NEEDS Repowered Unites European Cities for Energy Resilience

Districts (PEDs) – urban neighborhoods that generate more renewable energy than they consume. Led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Innsbruck, Karlsruhe, Kraków, Iași, Budaörs, and Helsingborg are [...] developing sustainable financing models,” explains Project Lead Gudrun Haindlmaier, Senior Scientist at AIT. NEEDS Repowered is part of the European Driving Urban Transitions Partnership and makes a key co

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Focus on battery safety - ORF Eco reports from the AIT battery laboratory

risk and visited the battery test laboratory of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna, where ORF reporter Ines Ottenschläger spoke with AIT expert Marcus Jahn about fire hazards and safety solutions

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We congratulate our four new seniours

Congratulations to the four new seniors The AIT is pleased to announce two new senior promotions. Isabela Erdelean, Manfred Hartmann,  Simone Kriglstein and Laura Koesten have successfully completed

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AIT spin-off Ensemo wins Phoenix Founder Award

ly increasing productivity and sustainability. AIT expertise as the basis for innovative start-up Ensemo was founded in 2021 as a spin-off of the AIT Centre for Health and Bioresources. The company combines [...] The spin-off company Ensemo from the AIT Centre for Health and Bioresources received two awards at this year's Austrian start-up prize PHÖNIX. The prize was awarded for both the innovative seed treatment [...] Founder Dr Birgit Mitter has been successfully researching microbial ecology and plant health at the AIT for many years. Her scientific work forms the basis for Ensemo, which is now based in Tulln an der

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AIT invites you to the Live Presentation of Autonomous Work Machines

Demo Day 2025 The Demo Day 2025 on May 15, 2025, takes place at the  AIT Large-Scale Robotisc Lab in Seibersdorf.Experts from industry, research, and politics, as well as media representatives, [...] exchange ideas with leading experts from various industries. Register by April 15, 2024, at lsrl@ait.ac.at.  We look forward to welcoming you! 

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Innovative human-machine collaboration: AIT at the ‘Production & IT’ conference in Linz

AI-supported solutions for zero-defect manufacturing. The aim is sustainable, defect-free production. The AIT Centre for Technology Experience is playing a key role here. Find out more here: www.zero3.at . All

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New approaches in urban development

are needed that actively involve urban stakeholders. An interdisciplinary research team from the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology has now developed a Guide for Transformative Governance for Widening [...] in which adaptable and co-creative governance models are essential,’ says Doris Wilhelmer from the AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy.  ‘Transformative research’ as the next step after

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AIT Driving Innovation at the Food System Microbiomes 2025 Conference

building sustainable food systems.The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is a key participant: Angela Sessitsch, Head of the Competence Unit Bioresources at the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, [...] international audience. The deadline for abstract submissions is April 30, 2025. AIT as a Driving Force in Microbiome ResearchAIT makes a significant contribution to the conference through its research. Angela [...] serves as Co-Chair, while Tanja Kostic, AIT Senior Research Engineer, is actively involved in organizing the conference in her role as Managing Director of the MicrobiomeSupport Association. Microbiomes

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Blood pressure measurement without a cuff: innovative AIT solution successfully tested

experience and in-depth research into pulse wave analysis, the Medical Signal Analysis Team at the AIT Centre for Health and Bioresources is now developing a compact blood pressure monitor in the DigiPIT [...] meets the highest medical requirements. Innovative technology through pulse wave analysis The new AIT device uses the proven method of oscillometric measurement, known from conventional automatic blood [...] user-friendliness While the technological development and pulse wave analysis expertise lies with AIT, the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt (FHWN) has contributed its expertise in comprehensive

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Kick-off of the EU project NAMWISE

Gruppe von Principal Scientist Winfried Neuhaus von der Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics des AIT Center for Health and Bioresources wird in drei Arbeitspaketen beteiligt sind, um unter anderem die [...] Areas sind:https://european-research-area.ec.europa.eu/ Partner des Projektes NAMWISE:ALTERTOX (BE), AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (AT), aQuaTox Solutions GmbH (CH), AXELERA (FR), BioRegio STERN Management

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Hatef Madani becomes Principal Scientist at the AIT

Center for Energy of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: "Digitalisation opens up new opportunities for innovative energy systems. In my new role as Principal Scientist at AIT, I am looking forward [...] the building sector."  Outstanding scientific achievements Andreas Kugi, AIT-Scientific Director: “With the AIT Principal Scientist Programme, we are strengthening the scientific excellence of [...] operation and maintenance of heat pump systems.  AIT Principal Scientist Programme Principal Scientists play a prominent role in the AIT's scientific career model. They are internationally recognised

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A3PS General Assembly 2025 and Labtour at AIT in Vienna

general meeting of the A3PS - Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems took place at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Giefinggasse in Vienna. The morning was dedicated to the board [...] board members in their positions: Peter Prenninger (AVL) as chairman of the board,Christian Chimani (AIT) as deputy chairman of the board,Michael Nöst (IESTA) as financial officer,Bernhard Brandstätter (Virtual [...] the participants had the opportunity to visit part of the extensive laboratory infrastructure at the AIT site in Giefinggasse. The lab tour included the following stops: In the Center for Vision, Automation

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AMIGOS: New approaches for safe and sustainable urban mobility

including the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. AIT expert Isabela Erdelean explains: “More safety promotes active mobility such as walking or cycling - and that reduces emissions.” The AIT-developed [...] .” Read the article (in German): https://futurezone.at/science/daten-gruene-sichere-staedte-ait-amigos-mobility-observation-box-auto-radfahren/403031120

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