FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. DI (FH) Dr.
Thomas Schnabel
Head of Research
Senior Researcher
Head of Research Group Research Group Green Materials and Processing
Department Design and Green Engineering
Senior Researcher
Head of Research Group Research Group Green Materials and Processing
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