Head of department
Building physics
+43 (0)5 90500‐5132
c.buxbaum@fh‐kaernten.at
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Christoph Buxbaum studied architecture and completed his doctoral studies at the University of Innsbruck. At Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, he teaches building physics, building services engineering and structural engineering, and also heads the building physics department in the university’s construction laboratory.
+43 (0)5 90500‐5132
c.buxbaum@fh‐kaernten.at
Further information can be found here.
Christoph Buxbaum studied architecture and completed his doctoral studies at the University of Innsbruck. At Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, he teaches building physics, building services engineering and structural engineering, and also heads the building physics department in the university’s construction laboratory.
Laboratory Manager / Structural Engineer
+43(0)590500‐5112 n.randl@fh‐kaernten.at
Norbert Randl studied civil engineering at the University of Innsbruck, where he also completed his doctoral studies in structural engineering. He has held the professorship for Solid and Steel Construction at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since 2007 and, in addition to heading the construction laboratory, has also been responsible for R&D in the Civil Engineering & Architecture department since 2021. His research focuses on the day behaviour of high-performance to ultra-high-strength concretes and reinforcement and fastening technology. He is an active member of the Austrian Technical Standards Committee for Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete, the International Concrete Institute (fib) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).
+43(0)590500‐5112 n.randl@fh‐kaernten.at
Norbert Randl studied civil engineering at the University of Innsbruck, where he also completed his doctoral studies in structural engineering. He has held the professorship for Solid and Steel Construction at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since 2007 and, in addition to heading the construction laboratory, has also been responsible for R&D in the Civil Engineering & Architecture department since 2021. His research focuses on the day behaviour of high-performance to ultra-high-strength concretes and reinforcement and fastening technology. He is an active member of the Austrian Technical Standards Committee for Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete, the International Concrete Institute (fib) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).
Head of Study Area / Building Materials Technology
+43 (0)5 90500‐5111
m.schneider@fh‐kaernten.at
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Martin Schneider studied civil engineering at the Bauhaus University in Weimar and completed his doctoral studies at the Vienna University of Technology. Since March 2020, he has been head of the Civil Engineering & Architecture department at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, where he holds the professorship for Building Materials Technology and also heads the Department of Building Chemistry and Testing of Building Materials.
+43 (0)5 90500‐5111
m.schneider@fh‐kaernten.at
Further information can be found here.
Martin Schneider studied civil engineering at the Bauhaus University in Weimar and completed his doctoral studies at the Vienna University of Technology. Since March 2020, he has been head of the Civil Engineering & Architecture department at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, where he holds the professorship for Building Materials Technology and also heads the Department of Building Chemistry and Testing of Building Materials.
Endowed professorship
Laboratory team and research assistants
Laboratory engineer
+43(0)590500‐5118
p.druml@fh‐kaernten.at
Peter Druml trained as a chemical engineer in microanalysis and worked in petrology (bitumen research). He also has experience as a quality assurance manager in road construction.
Since 2002, he has been responsible for teaching and research support at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in the construction laboratory for building materials technology and has specialised knowledge in the fields of building diagnostics and cathodic corrosion protection, among others. He also participates in research projects.
Laboratory engineer
+43(0)590500‐5118
p.druml@fh‐kaernten.at
Peter Druml trained as a chemical engineer in microanalysis and worked in petrology (bitumen research). He also has experience as a quality assurance manager in road construction.
Since 2002, he has been responsible for teaching and research support at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in the construction laboratory for building materials technology and has specialised knowledge in the fields of building diagnostics and cathodic corrosion protection, among others. He also participates in research projects.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5119 a.georgiou@fh-kaernten.at
Peter Harsányi studied civil engineering at the East Bavarian Technical University (OTH) in Regensburg, specialising in building renovation, and is currently completing his doctoral studies at Graz University of Technology. He has been working at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since October 2013 as a research assistant, supervising research projects in the fields of materials technology, reinforcement technology, prototype development and structural engineering. He also supports teaching at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences by supervising final theses, internships and student projects.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5119 a.georgiou@fh-kaernten.at
Antroula Georgiou holds a five-year degree in Civil Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master of Science in Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design of Structures from the same institution. After three years in the private construction sector, she obtained her PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Cyprus (2012-2017) with a focus on the characterisation of the structural performance of strain-hardening fibre-reinforced cement composites.
From 2017-2025, she taught various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Cyprus, supervised several master’s theses and contributed to research projects on topics such as the preservation of historic concrete, the development of green concrete, the additive manufacturing of bio-inspired cementitious reef composites and the seismic assessment and retrofitting of masonry structures. Her research interests also extend to the dynamic characterisation of structures and soils for seismic assessment and retrofitting.
She is an active member of the Cyprus Chamber of Science and Technology, participates in expert committees and has contributed as a national expert in the development of the national annex for the new generation of Eurocode 2. In addition to her engineering qualifications, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5136
p.harsanyi@fh‐kaernten.at
Peter Harsányi studied civil engineering at the East Bavarian Technical University (OTH) in Regensburg, specialising in building renovation, and is currently completing his doctoral studies at Graz University of Technology. He has been working at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since October 2013 as a research assistant, supervising research projects in the fields of materials technology, reinforcement technology, prototype development and structural engineering. He also supports teaching at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences by supervising final theses, internships and student projects.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5136
p.harsanyi@fh‐kaernten.at
Peter Harsányi studied civil engineering at the East Bavarian Technical University (OTH) in Regensburg, specialising in building renovation, and is currently completing his doctoral studies at Graz University of Technology. He has been working at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since October 2013 as a research assistant, supervising research projects in the fields of materials technology, reinforcement technology, prototype development and structural engineering. He also supports teaching at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences by supervising final theses, internships and student projects.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5xxx
a.hollerer@fh-kaernten.at
Anna Hollerer is currently pursuing her master’s degree in nature conservation and biodiversity management at the University of Vienna. She completed her bachelor’s degree in environmental and bioresource management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria, as well as a certificate course in nature conservation at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and a certificate in green care forest mediation from the BFW. Her areas of interest include renaturation, social ecology, and sustainability. As a research assistant in the construction laboratory, she supervises and coordinates projects that bring together biodiversity and construction.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5109
l.azdejkovic@fh-kaernten.at
Lazar Azdejkovic obtained his five-year master of engineering degree from University of Belgrade and his joint masters degree in earthquake engineering from the Instituto di Studi Superiori (IUSS) Pavia, University of Patras, University Grenoble 1 and Middle East Technical University. He obtained his PhD degree at University of Patras under the scope of the H2020-MSCA project – ETN DuRSAAM (Durable, Reliable and Sustainable Structures with Alkali-Activated Materials). The research covered the topic at three different scales: micro – the geopolymer material mix design, meso – AAM-TRM which included the durability study of different textiles embedded in a geopolymer matrix, and large – application of the OPC- and AAM-based TRM jackets in strengthening of URM walls and shear-deficient columns which were tested in cyclic loading, which resulted in a PhD thesis titled as “Seismic Retrofitting with Alkali-Activated Textile Reinforced Mortar (AAM-TRM)”. As an engineer he worked in the industry mainly in the structural design of the industrial buildings and supporting structures as well as in geotechnical engineering. Lazar’s interests are mostly related earthquake engineering, sustainable construction, strengthening of existing structures, and concrete technology.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5114
g.mattarollo@fh-kaernten.at
Giorgio Mattarollo works as a junior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. He obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Udine and a PhD in civil engineering as part of an inter-university doctoral programme at the Universities of Trieste and Udine. His doctoral studies were supported by a scholarship from Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). His main research interests concern materials for structural retrofitting, the integration of textile fabrics and fibres with concrete, and retrofitting measures for existing buildings.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5114
g.mattarollo@fh-kaernten.at
Giorgio Mattarollo works as a junior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. He obtained a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Udine and a PhD in civil engineering as part of an inter-university doctoral programme at the Universities of Trieste and Udine. His doctoral studies were supported by a scholarship from Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). His main research interests concern materials for structural retrofitting, the integration of textile fabrics and fibres with concrete, and retrofitting measures for existing buildings.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5135 t.meszoely@fh‐kaernten.at
Tamás Mészöly studied civil engineering, surveying and geoinformatics at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He has been working as a research assistant in the Civil Engineering & Architecture department at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since 2012.
His main areas of research are material properties and design with ultra-high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete, and performance-oriented use of fibre- and textile-reinforced high-strength concretes for structural reinforcement.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5135 t.meszoely@fh‐kaernten.at
Tamás Mészöly studied civil engineering, surveying and geoinformatics at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He has been working as a research assistant in the Civil Engineering & Architecture department at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences since 2012.
His main areas of research are material properties and design with ultra-high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete, and performance-oriented use of fibre- and textile-reinforced high-strength concretes for structural reinforcement.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5138
s.ofner@fh‐kaernten.at
Sandra Ofner studied civil engineering at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, specialising in design and construction in her master’s degree. As a research assistant in the fields of KIB and building materials technology, she is involved in various research projects and also teaches, supervising student projects and theses. In addition, she is the QM coordinator of the construction laboratory and deputy head of the construction laboratory and the building materials technology department.
Research assistant
+43(0)590500‐5138
s.ofner@fh‐kaernten.at
Sandra Ofner studied civil engineering at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, specialising in design and construction in her master’s degree. As a research assistant in the fields of KIB and building materials technology, she is involved in various research projects and also teaches, supervising student projects and theses. In addition, she is the QM coordinator of the construction laboratory and deputy head of the construction laboratory and the building materials technology department.
University lecturer +43 (0)5 90500-5123
s.paulitsch@fh-kaernten.at
University lecturer +43 (0)5 90500-5123
s.paulitsch@fh-kaernten.at
Senior Researcher
+43(0)590500‐5125
x.shen@fh‐kaernten.at
Xiujiang Shen is a senior researcher at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria. He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. His research focuses on the development and application of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) and hybrid structural systems for sustainable and high-efficiency infrastructure. He has led pioneering work on the tensile and fatigue behavior of UHPFRC, as well as development of steel-UHPFRC composite structures. His current interests include advanced UHPFRC mix design and structural application. His work aims to enhance the safety, durability, and sustainability of civil infrastructure under harsh and cyclic loading conditions.
project team member +43 (0)5 90500-5137 a.schindler-kuennert@fh-kaernten.at
Almuth Schindler-Künnert studied civil engineering –
building construction and architecture – property development at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. As a research assistant, she is involved in various research projects in the civil engineering department.
project team member +43 (0)5 90500-5137 a.schindler-kuennert@fh-kaernten.at
Almuth Schindler-Künnert studied civil engineering –
building construction and architecture – property development at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. As a research assistant, she is involved in various research projects in the civil engineering department.
Research assistant
+43 (0)5 90500-5120 m.steiner@fh-kaernten.at
Martin Steiner studied civil engineering at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. As a research assistant in the civil engineering and architecture programme, he supports teaching in the fields of concrete and reinforced concrete construction, composite construction and fastening technology, and participates in R&D projects in the university’s construction laboratory.
Research assistant
+43 (0)5 90500-5120 m.steiner@fh-kaernten.at
Martin Steiner studied civil engineering at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. As a research assistant in the civil engineering and architecture programme, he supports teaching in the fields of concrete and reinforced concrete construction, composite construction and fastening technology, and participates in R&D projects in the university’s construction laboratory.
University lecturer +43 (0)5 90500-5123
s.paulitsch@fh-kaernten.at
Research assistant +43 (0)5 90500-2136
e.vincent@fh-kaernten.at
Evan received his bachelor’s degree in 2017 from Portland State University in Political Science. He then went on to complete his master’s diploma in Management of Conservation Areas from the FH Kärnten in 2023. He is now a Junior Researcher and is working on an Interreg project called Craft2Biodiversity. The main goal of the project is develop practical solutions to protect and enhance biodiversity in the craft sector.
Former employees
Edoardo Rossi was a senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Spittal an der Drau, Austria. He received his MSc in Civil Engineering and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Italy. He is a member of the ‘Ordine degli ingegneri di Roma’. His research interests include innovative materials, innovative testing methods and the rehabilitation of existing structures.
Edoardo Rossi was a senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Spittal an der Drau, Austria. He received his MSc in Civil Engineering and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Italy. He is a member of the ‘Ordine degli ingegneri di Roma’. His research interests include innovative materials, innovative testing methods and the rehabilitation of existing structures.