Research and Technology Council Upper Austria Award

Gerhard Eschelbeck has shaped the field of online security more than almost anyone else in the world and has made a significant contribution to the further development of Upper Austria as a centre for technology and research.

Klaus Fronius has had a significant influence on the research and technology landscape in Upper Austria through his dedication, vision and drive.

Judith Hagenbuchner was honoured for her work in researching mechanisms to make resistant neuroblastoma cells more responsive to treatment.

Adelheid Kastner has made a significant contribution to establishing forensic psychiatry as an independent discipline in Austria.

Werner Kepplinger is regarded as an exceptionally dedicated scientist and inventor who has made a significant contribution to the technology and research landscape of Upper Austria.

Irmela Kofler plays a key scientific and research-oriented role within the voestalpine Group. Her aim is to develop steel processing methods that are as environmentally friendly as possible and make efficient use of resources.

Ali Nikrang combines artificial intelligence and music, helping to highlight the wide range of applications for this key technology on an international scale.

Gustav Pomberger has shaped an entire generation of computer scientists and is an outstanding bridge-builder between the University of Applied Sciences and JKU, particularly in the field of computer science.

Gerfried Zeichen took pioneering steps for the research landscape in Upper Austria through his work in the field of research.