Selection of current projects
There are currently around 20 different research projects in the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation. You can read about a small selection here.
All projects of the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation can be found in the Research Portal.
BIOCONTROL
Model-based strategy for the optimal operation of bioreactors.
The "BIOCONTROL" project continues the BIOPTI preliminary study funded by the FFG and is carried out under the direction of Jakob Rehrl. The aim of the project is to develop a standardized workflow to optimize the operating strategy of bioreactors.
Project details:
- Project manager: Jakob Rehrl
- Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2027
- Funding body: FFG
- Project volume: approx. € 126,000
Project description:
The BIOCONTROL project is of great importance because bioprocesses are essential for the production of many pharmaceuticals. In order to ensure the security of supply of biopharmaceuticals even in times of crisis, Austria must remain attractive as a production location. This requires cost-effective operating strategies to prevent pharmaceutical manufacturers from moving away while reducing environmental and climate impact.
Strategic goals and research priorities:
The project aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of bioprocesses using a model-based approach. The main research focuses include:
Development of a standardized workflow:
- Creation of a workflow to optimize the operating strategies of bioreactors, based on the findings of the BIOPTI preliminary study.
Cost efficiency and production reliability:
- Optimization of production processes to reduce operating costs and increase the attractiveness of Austria as a production location. This should help to ensure the security of supply of biopharmaceuticals even in times of crisis.
Environmental and climate protection:
- Reduction of the resource requirements for the production of biopharmaceuticals in order to achieve positive environmental impacts and make a contribution to climate protection.
Our mission:
Our goal is to optimize the production of biopharmaceuticals through innovative research and the development of efficient operating strategies. We want to ensure that Austria remains an attractive location for the pharmaceutical industry and at the same time make a contribution to environmental protection.
AI4Green
Data Science for Sustainability
The project AI4GREEN aims to develop cross-border sustainable solutions to improve production processes in business and industry, in order to secure a livable future for future generations.
The project focuses on three main areas:
- CO2 reduction in agriculture
- Energy savings through optimized robot control
- Resource savings through product and process optimization
The Salzburg University of Applied Sciences is taking over the management of the pilot project "Energy savings through optimized robot control". Together we want to use artificial intelligence to develop sustainable solutions for a more environmentally friendly future.
Consortium coordinator: Kufstein University of Applied Sciences
Project management: Stefan Huber
Duration: 04/2024 - 2027
Funding body: INTERREG