The Department of Science and Technology provides innovative solutions to real-world problems by fostering interdisciplinary education and research.

Building a sustainable future through technology and science as foundational pillars

Through seamless integration of different scientific disciplines when addressing the key challenges of our time, the Department of Science and Technology contributes to the development of a sustainable future. By meeting the ever-changing research and education needs of the industry, whether in biotechnology, applied chemistry or computer science, we drive new ways of managing data and intelligent systems, and focus on various aspects of applied biomedicine and chemistry research such as cancer, immune system disorders, toxicology, drug research, material sciences, artificial intelligence, etc.

The interdisciplinary team is optimally composed of committed academic, administrative, technical and support staff. We act as an international academic competence center of interdisciplinary education and research. 

Our department consists of the following institutes:

• Institute Applied Chemistry
• Institute Biotechnology
• Institute Digitalisation and Informatics
• Institute Krems Bioanalytics

Research focus areas

Bioanalytics:

• Scope of research: Development of analytical methods and qualified assays (OMICS, mass spectrometry) for biotherapeutics in preclinical and clinical research.
• Important areas of application: Drug development, biomarker analysis, diagnostics.
• Expected impact: Deciphering molecular mechanisms, development of new diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Cell biology:

• Scope of research: Investigation of cell structure, function and behavior at the molecular level.
• Important areas of application: Identification of therapeutic targets, biomarker research, drug analysis, stem cell biology, RNA biology, immunology, virology, cancer research.
• Expected impact: Gaining new insights into disease mechanisms, development of innovative therapies.

Software Engineering & Intelligent Systems:

• Scope of research: Development of software systems and intelligent solutions that use Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, NLP, etc. to automate complex processes, enable predictions and support decisions.
• Important areas of application: Applications in diverse areas such as medicine, mobility, Industry 4.0, environment, finance, education, security, culture and commerce to solve complex challenges and make processes more efficient, intelligent and sustainable through innovative technologies.
• Expected impact: Increase efficiency, improve quality of life, promote economic innovation, drive sustainability, enhance security, deepen scientific knowledge while addressing ethical and social challenges.

 Synthesis and analysis of novel materials:

• Scope of research: Design and synthesis of materials (natural products, polymers, nanomaterials) and development of analytical methods.
• Important areas of application: Materials science, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry.
• Expected impact: Development of new materials and analytical methods for technological and social innovations.

Fermentation:

• Scope of research: Research and optimization of fermentation processes for the production of biopharmaceuticals and other products.
• Important areas of application: Industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals production.
• Expected impact: Development of sustainable and efficient production processes in biotechnology.