DiePresse regularly features local researchers in its “Young Research” series – including those at FHWien der WKW.
Larissa Neuburger, Credit: © DiePresse / Clemens Fabry
Patrick Rupprecht, Credit: © DiePresse / Caio Kauffmann
Gerald Schneikart, Credit: © DiePresse / Clemens Fabry
Maija Worek, Credit: © DiePresse / Clemens Fabry
Tourism: It takes more than information signs
| July 10, 2025 – Larissa Neuburger, MA MA PhD – Teaching & Research Associate City of Vienna Competence Team Master Propaedeutics – Bridge courses in Research Skills & Methods | Technologies that enhance reality are booming in tourism. Larissa Neuburger is researching this trend – even though she herself sometimes prefers to do without it when on vacation. |
A conductor directs digitalization
| May 2, 2024 – FH-Prof. Dr. techn. Patrick Rupprecht, MSc, MSc, MA – Project Leader, Academic Expert & Lecturer | When it comes to innovation, Patrick Rupprecht sets the tone: he is interested in “hybrid intelligence” and “digital sheet music.” |
Vaccines, industry, and Italy
| October 2, 2023 – Gerald Schneikart, MBA, PhD – Senior Researcher | Molecular biologist Gerald Schneikart wants to better exploit the potential of digital technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently conducting research on the transport of drugs. |
Old values and young minds
| June 2, 2023 – Dr. Maija Worek, MSc – Academic Expert & Lecturer Family Business | How can family businesses reorganize themselves and drive innovation without losing their identity? This is the focus of Maija Worek’s research. |