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Our research units and groups
The institute is structured into seven research units, each encompassing one to three specialized research groups. This structure reflects our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across the fields of process, energy, and biochemical engineering. By integrating expertise from molecular to system scale, our units jointly advance the scientific and technological foundations of sustainable industry.
E166-01 | The unit develops mechanical and filtration processes that reduce emissions, enable material recovery, and improve resource efficiency in industrial systems. E166-01-1 - Particle Technology, Recycling Technology and Technology Assessment (Mauschitz) |
E166-02 | The unit investigates thermal and separation processes through modelling, simulation, and experimentation to enhance efficiency, energy recovery, and environmental performance in industrial systems. E166-02-1 - Sustainable Technologies and Process Simulation (Wukovits) E166-02-2 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (Harasek) |
E166-03 | The unit develops catalytic and thermochemical technologies to convert renewable resources and CO₂ into sustainable fuels and chemicals, addressing decarbonisation and circular economy challenges. E166-03-1 - Catalysis Design and Reaction Engineering (Sanchez-Sanchez) |
E166-04 | This unit develops and scales biotechnology-based processes that transform biological systems into sustainable production platforms for bioproducts and pharmaceuticals. E166-04-1 - Bioprocess Technology (Pflügl) |
E166-05 | The unit uses microbial systems and molecular biology to develop sustainable bioprocesses, new bio-based products, and and DNA/RNA-diagnostics that support health, industry, and environmental sustainability. E166-05-1 - Synthetic Biology and Molecular Biotechnology (Mach-Aigner) E166-05-2 - Biochemistry (Steiger) E166-05-3 - Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics (Farnleitner) |
E166-06 | The unit combines systems engineering, molecular biotechnology, and sustainability assessment to advance the efficient use of bioresources and renewable materials within a circular economy. E166-06-1 - Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (Delidovich) E166-06-2 - Phytochemistry and Biochemistry of Natural Compounds (Halbwirth) E166-06-3 - Process Systems Engineering for Sustainable Resources (Papadokonstantakis) |
E166-07 | The unit develops technologies and integrated systems for renewable fuels, carbon capture, and efficient energy conversion to support a sustainable energy transition. E166-07-1 - Accredited and Notified Testing Laboratory for Combustion Systems (Müller) E166-07-2 - Industrial Plant Engineering and Application of Digital Methods (Müller) |
E057-08, opens an external URL in a new window | Our institute participates at the TU Research Centre Water and Health within the frame of the ICC Water & Health, a joint initiative of TU Wien, the Medical University of Vienna, and Karl Landsteiner University. The research at TU Wien focuses on microbial diagnostics, water quality monitoring and system modelling. ICC - Interuniversity Cooperation Center Water and Health, opens an external URL in a new window |
Services of the Institute | We rely on and deeply value the work of our administrative and technical support staff. Their expertise, dedication, and reliability form the backbone of our institute, ensuring that our research, teaching, and daily operations run smoothly. Administrative Assistenz, opens an external URL in a new window |