Research core area: 5 Fields of Expertise
Do you want to learn about the research core areas at TU Graz? Do you want to gain an insight into research projects? Here you can find out about the 5 Fields of Expertise.
Research and Business
Do you want to undertake a research project together with TU Graz? Do you want to take advantage of a sponsorship programme together the university? Do you want to publish jobs for graduates and students? Do you want to find out more about competence centres, participating in research and companies founded by members of TU Graz? Simply visit out Research and Business.
Research at TU Graz
Research at TU Graz Which services does TU Graz provide for researchers? Who does TU Graz cooperate with, making it possible to achieve more? What role does research play in the doctoral programmes? You can find the answers under Research at TU Graz.
International Research
International research Are you already undertaking research in international teams? Or would you like to become part of the global dialogue on research? Find out about how TU Graz provides support for research stays abroad or at TU Graz under International Research.
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Resistant rice plants: TU Graz identifies bacterium that protects rice plants against diseases
With their expertise in microbiome research, the researchers at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology were able to demonstrate how a specific bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants effectively and in an eco-friendly way inhibits destructive plant pathogens. Read more
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Toboggan accident crash test: Without helmet, serious injuries even at low speeds
Austrian Road Safety Board, and TU Graz have investigated tobogganing accidents for the first time in a computer-simulated crash test. The results: Wearing a helmet and the correct sitting position dramatically reduce the risk of injury for children while tobogganing. Read more
TU Graz focuses its excellent achievements in 5 Fields of Expertise, which – linked up in an interdisciplinary way both with the regional economy and internationally – creates ideal conditions for scientific excellence and technology transfer.
Horst BISCHOF
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Inffeldgasse 16/II
8010 Graz
Phone: +43 316 873 5014, 6020
bischof@icg.tugraz.at
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY HOUSE
Mandellstraße 9/II
8010 Graz
Phone: +43 316 873 6031
or +43 316 873 6032
forschung@tugraz.at
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ERC Grants at TU Graz
The European Research Council (ERC) of the European Commission supports outstanding researchers with highly endowed grants. At TU Graz six researchers are currently conducting research with ERC grants:
- Gustav Oberdorfer – HelixMold
- Paolo Falcaro – POPCRYSTAL
- Anna Coclite – SmartCore
- Stefan Mangard – SOPHIA
- Gernot Müller-Putz – Feel Your Reach
- Thomas Pock – HOMOVIS
CD Laboratories at TU Graz
Christian Doppler laboratories engage in application-oriented high-level fundamental research. In this context, distinguished scientists co-operate with innovative enterprises.
There are currently 10 Christian Doppler laboratories active at TU Graz.
Lead Projects at TU Graz
Since 2015, TU Graz has awarded special funding for multidisciplinary lead projects. By supporting such basic research projects, outstanding areas of top research are further developed and the research profile of TU Graz is enhanced.
Current lead projects at TU Graz
- Dependable Internet of Things
- Mechanics, Modeling and Simulation of Aortic Dissection
- Porous Materials @ Work
Further information on call for proposals and granting of lead projects.
Competitive Initial Funding Programme
TU Graz provides funds to help with the preparation and development of promising applications for competitive sponsorship programmes. The project is chosen by the head of the relevant Field of Expertise.
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