Research

ERC Starting Grant for TU Graz researcher Birgitta Schultze-Bernhardt

The physicist receives the renowned prize for her project to investigate the interaction between UV light and matter in spectral ranges that have not yet been extensively researched. Birgitta Schultze-Bernhardt was already honored this year with the Austrian Science Fund FWF's START Prize.   Read more 3 September 2020

Hydrogen billions for Austria: TU Austria universities plead for investment boost

One billion euros by 2024 and another billion by 2030: These investments are needed to successfully implement the Austrian hydrogen strategy, to use existing potentials and not to lose ground in global competition.   Read more 26 August 2020

How do lightning discharges and thunderstorms occur?

The Austrian Alpine region shows one of the highest lightning activities in Europe. Lukas Schwalt from the Institute of High Voltage Engineering and System Performance at Graz University of Technology answers questions about the origin of lightning discharges and thunderstorms, dangers and myths.

17 August 2020

Machine learning methods provide new insights into organic-inorganic interfaces

Simulations at Graz University of Technology refute earlier theories on long-range charge transfer between organic and inorganic materials.

4 August 2020

TU Graz Researchers synthesize nanoparticles tailored for special applications

“Core-shell” clusters pave the way for new efficient nanomaterials that make catalysts, magnetic and laser sensors or measuring devices for detecting electromagnetic radiation more efficient.

30 July 2020

Software of autonomous driving systems: TU Graz develops methods for the generation of simulation scenarios

Researchers at TU Graz and AVL focus on software systems of autonomous driving systems. They developed a method for generating safety-critical simulation scenarios and an adaptive control procedure for compensating for internal errors.

23 July 2020

New learning algorithm should significantly expand the possible applications of AI

The e-prop learning method developed at Graz University of Technology forms the basis for drastically more energy-efficient hardware implementations of Artificial Intelligence.

17 July 2020

TU Graz develops autonomous electric compost turner

The new machine is intended to facilitate industrial composting and makes autonomous driving acceptable for chain-driven machines as well.

14 July 2020

Safe through the moped season: The right helmet can prevent serious head injuries

Joint investigations by researchers from Graz University of Technology and the ÖAMTC show that the risk of serious head injuries increases when an already damaged helmet or a wrong helmet is worn.

8 July 2020

TU Graz physicists study steel on board the ISS

For the Institute of Experimental Physics, heading into outer space is on the agenda: the researchers are taking part in an experiment on board the international space station to measure the surface tension of Böhler steel.

3 July 2020