The Salzburg Center for Smart Materials (SCSM) is a research centre funded by the EU as part of the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE), which brings together the most important research institutions in the field of materials science in the province of Salzburg. The group is made up of three research ar
- Chemistry and Physics of Materials (Prof. Nicola Hüsing)
- Centre for Human Computer Interaction (Prof. Manfred Tschelligi)
- Wood Technology and Timber Construction (Prof. Alexander Petutschnigg)
The aim of the centre is to bundle the competencies of all partners and thus build up expertise and know-how for all areas of the materials of the future. ‘Functionalisation’ deals with the adaptation and adjustment of the properties of existing materials. Digitalisation’ deals with the production of materials with a particular focus on simple processing and interaction with computers in order to meet the needs of Industry 4.0. The ‘biogenic’ aspect focuses on the production of sustainable materials that are easy to recycle after use or can be reused elsewhere.
A total of 3 senior researchers (one per partner institution) and 5 - 6 doctoral students are involved in the project. They all work together to exchange expertise and experience and with the aim of developing new materials based on two different modules. Module 1 deals with the development of lightweight, bio-based materials, while Module 2 focuses on the functionalisation of these materials and surfaces.
Project Duration: January 2019 – December 2022
Funding Programme: EU EFRE Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung
Project Code: P1727558-IWB01
Lead Partner: Universität Salzburg
Project Partner: Fachhochschule Salzburg
Project Management FH Salzburg: Alexander Petutschnigg
Project Staff: Jonas Eckardt, Stefan Kain, Heidi Pertl-Obermeyer, Thomas Sepperer, Lukas Sommerauer
Project-Website:https://smartmaterials.at/