Research Groups

The research priorities are mapped in the focal area ‘Societal Transformation and Social Innovation’ and in the Center of Excellence for Technical Innovations in Medicine (TIMed CENTER).

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Technological Innovations in Medicine

‘Systems & Technologies for Humans’ is one of the three priority areas for action in the new Upper Austrian research, technology and innovation strategy ‘#Upper Vision 2030’. Together with the Johannes Kepler University Linz, the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria, non- university research institutions and Upper Austrian health care institutions – such as the Kepler University Hospital, hospitals operated by religious orders and Upper Austria’s health care holding company OÖG – the TIMed CENTER makes a significant contribution to excellence in medical (technology) research in Upper Austria. At its Core Facilities, opened in 2018, the TIMed CENTER offers access to shared high- end instruments, cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art methods, experts, and services to tackle complex issues in the fields of research, development, and innovation. To this end, the researchers in Linz draw primarily from their expertise in the areas of high-resolution imaging, nanolithography, motion measurement, biomechanics, electronics, materials, and software engineering. This makes it possible to continuously expand and upgrade the medical engineering infrastructure at the Linz Campus to facilitate applied Research and development in the manufacture of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics and to support our partners in the development of their medical devices in compliance with applicable standards.

Research in Medical Engineering at the Linz Campus

Nano Structuring and Bio-Analytics Research Group for Surgical Simulators Linz Intelligent Motion and Prosthetics Lab Medical Device Software Ergonomics and Ageing in the Work Environment Bioprinting

Societal Transformation and Social Innovation

Researchers at the Linz Campus are concerned with phenomena such as demographic change, migration, changes in health care and social services, social aspects of digitalization and social innovations. With their expertise, they contribute to innovative concepts in the sustainability, social and health sectors as well as in public management.

Further research projects in the field of social work are used to critically reflect on social problem areas and evaluate the work of social service providers. This forms the basis for the practice-oriented further development of concepts and methods of the profession and discipline of social work.