DI Dr.
Lukas Sommerauer, BSc
Researcher
Department Design and Green Engineering
Department Design and Green Engineering
Location: Campus Kuchl
Room: Kuchl - 2.09
Room: Kuchl - 2.09
Focus
Green chemistry
Extraction
Biotechnological treatment
Material characterization
Wood modification
Polymers
Current Research Projects
- CIRCU-BIO-LAB II: Circular Biomaterial Systems II: Algae-Focused Incubation
02/2026 - 01/2027 - IBW/EFRE Zentrum Green Engineering
10/2025 - 12/2028 - CIRCU-BIO-LAB: Circular Biomaterial Systems: Cultivation Infrastructure for Algae and Mycelium Research
07/2025 - 07/2026
Current Publications
- Application-Oriented NIR Calibration Models as Digital Enablers in Circular Wood-Based Resource Chains
The analysis of biogenic materials represent a central challenge for quality assurance and further processing. Particularly when using compost material for the production of extruded wood fibers, an...
2025 - DRWO4.0: A Transnational Model for Digital Transformation in the Forest-Based Industry
The project DRWO4.0 – Danube Region Wood Industry Transformation Model towards Industry 4.0 unites 14 partners across 11 Danube-region countries to modernize the forest-based industry through...
2025 - Fungal Pigments for Staining of Forest Products Materials
The sustainable replacement of synthetic dyes with bio-based colorants is a key challenge for green material innovation. This case study builds on spalting – the fungal production of colored zones and...
2025
Awards
- Marshall Plan Scholarship
Mar 2023