FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. DI (FH) Dr.
Thomas Schnabel
Head of Research
Senior Researcher
Head of Research Group
Department Design and Green Engineering
Senior Researcher
Head of Research Group
Department Design and Green Engineering
Location: Campus Kuchl
Room: Kuchl - 1.01 B
Room: Kuchl - 1.01 B
Teaching
HTB-M | 2. SS 2026 | Funding and project acquisition | IL
Current Research Projects
- wood.TAB: Erforschung thermisch aktivierbarer Holzbauteile mit integrierten Phasenwechselmaterialien zum Heizen und Kühlen
Der Gebäudesektor steht im Zentrum zahlreicher energie- und klimapolitischer Herausforderungen. Die gesetzten Ziele zur Reduktion von CO2-Emissionen...
02/2026 - 01/2029 - IBW/EFRE Zentrum Green Engineering
10/2025 - 12/2028 - NETTLE: Cross-border cooperation for the valorisation of alpine plants as a source of bioactive compounds
Ein Projekt im Rahmen von Interreg Italia - Österreich, Priorität 1: Innovation und Unternehmen, spezifisches Ziel 1: Entwicklung und Ausbau der...
02/2024 - 01/2026
Current Publications
- Simulation of Moisture-induced Shape Changes of Fused Layer Modeling (FLM) 3D Printed Wood/Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites
2026 - Thermal energy storage and leakage prevention of phase change materials via one-step impregnation and in-situ polymerization process in hardwood
Wood is a versatile material widely used in building construction, but its low thermal mass limits its ability to regulate indoor temperatures and mitigate thermal load peaks. Phase change materials...
2026 - Antioxidant Potential of Tree Bark Extracts: Insight from the Multi-Level Output of the Antioxidant Power 1 Assay
Tree bark is a complex protective tissue that serves both physiological and defensive functions and is particularly rich in phenolic compounds bearing antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and...
2025