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ItalianoEvery year, the province of Tyrol supports the work of outstanding young scientists with funding from the Tyrolean Science Fund (TWF).
This year, seven remarkable researchers from the Unternehmerische Hochschule® were awarded the coveted funding for their convincing research projects. In addition to scientific quality, special attention was paid to location relevance, practical relevance & sustainability. With their focus on regionality, circular economy and inclusion, the award-winning research projects also contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are strategically integrated into everyday university life at the MCI
The following young scientists from the Entrepreneurial University® received TWF funding:
Magdalena Posch, Management, Communication & ITSmartInclusion - supporting the independence of people with disabilities using Smart Glasses
Angela Hofmann, Environmental, Process & Energy TechnologyDetermination ofthe utilisation potential of a synthesised humic by-product from hexoses of renewable raw materials
Yevgen Bogodistov, Business Administration OnlineEthicalDecisions in Times of Uncertainty: Heuristics of Physicians during the Corona Pandemic
Matthias Janetschek, Management, Communication & ITPrototypicalImplementation of an intelligent tutoring system for introductory programming courses
Nina Schaaf, Environmental, Process & Energy EngineeringUse ofcharcoal from the gasification process for emission and odour reduction in slurry storage
Tobias Niederkofler, Environmental, Process & Energy EngineeringExperimentalinvestigation of different thermochemical storage materials in a discontinuously operated reactor
Nataly Knöpfle, Food Technology & NutritionInvestigationof the development of the flavour profile during the fermentation and distillation of Brassicaceae in relation to "Wildschönauer Krautinger
Head of Research and Development at MCI Michael Kraxner explains: "The research projects deal with topics that incorporate knowledge typical of the location and international results in order to increase innovation and added value of Tyrol as a science location. With its focus on sustainable development, the MCI once again demonstrates its forward-looking research direction. I warmly congratulate the award winners and thank the Province of Tyrol for supporting these projects, which are so important for the future of our province."