St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria.

Mr. Edmund Radlbauer is an experienced electrical engineering leader from Austria with over 30 years of progressive responsibility at Constantia Teich GmbH. Currently serving as Head of Electrical Engineering, he oversees a team of 30 and specializes in automation, PLC programming, system integration, and technical training. Known for his passion for technology and innovation, Edmund combines deep technical expertise with hands-on teaching experience, fostering continuous development within his team. His work focuses on smart manufacturing, data-driven automation, and maintaining high operational and safety standards through strategic planning and ISO compliance.

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Professional Experience 💼

With a career spanning over three decades at Constantia Teich GmbH in Austria, Edmund Radlbauer has advanced through multiple roles of increasing responsibility. He began as an Electrical Engineering Skilled Worker (1992–1994), progressed to Electrical Engineering Technician (1994–2002), and served as Supervisor and Team Leader (2002–2019). From 2019 to 2022, he held the positions of Deputy Head and then Head of Electrical Engineering. Since 2023, he has been serving as Head of Electrical Engineering, where he leads a team of 30 professionals and oversees system integration, technical training, maintenance management, and quality compliance.

Technical Skills 🛠️

He brings deep expertise in automation systems, PLC controls, PC-drive system integration, and industrial networking. His programming proficiency spans multiple languages tailored to automation. He has managed departmental budgets, overseen ISO certification audits, and implemented preventive maintenance strategies to maximize operational uptime. His technical leadership is matched by his strategic planning and resource management capabilities.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

In his current role as Head of Electrical Engineering, Edmund Radlbauer has extensive experience in technical instruction and workforce development. He is responsible for designing and delivering training programs for his 30-person team, focusing on essential skills such as PLC programming, industrial PC installation, system troubleshooting, and the integration of drive systems. He also imparts practical programming knowledge using C#, IL, FBD, LD, and SCL, enabling his team to develop innovative, automated solutions. His hands-on teaching approach emphasizes real-world application and continuous learning, ensuring his team remains technically proficient and industry-ready.

Awards & Honors 🏅

While no formal awards are listed, Edmund Radlbauer’s long-standing leadership and steady career progression within the same organization reflect consistent recognition of his competence, leadership, and value to the company.

Research Interests 🔍

Edmund Radlbauer is passionate about technological innovation, particularly in smart manufacturing and digital automation. His work focuses on optimizing automated systems, data acquisition, and control integration, aligning with modern Industry 4.0 practices. His enthusiasm for facts, efficiency, and innovation drives his commitment to advancing both technology and team capabilities.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Paper Title: Designing a System Architecture for Dynamic Data Collection as a Foundation for Knowledge Modeling in Industry
Authors: Edmund Radlbauer, Thomas Moser, Markus Wagner
Year: 2025
Journal: Applied Sciences

Mr. Andreas Prokscha |Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Digital Signal Processing (DSV), University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), Germany

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Education 🎓

Andreas holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, both from the University of Duisburg-Essen. He completed his B.Sc. in 2015 and his M.Sc. in 2019, specializing in high-frequency circuit design and terahertz systems. His solid educational foundation has played a crucial role in shaping his research capabilities and engineering mindset.

Professional Experience 💼

Andreas currently serves as a Scientific Researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen (since June 2021) and was recently appointed Managing Director of Transregio in January 2025, where he supports interdisciplinary research collaboration. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a High-Frequency Engineer at ID4us GmbH, where he gained hands-on experience in the commercial deployment of high-frequency technologies. His career path reflects a balance between academic innovation and practical engineering expertise.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Andreas brings a robust toolkit of engineering skills, including:

Ray-Tracing Methodology for wave propagation analysis
Terahertz Applications for sensing and imaging
High-Frequency Engineering for antenna design and system integration
Experience with RFID systems, miniaturized sensors, and multiphysics simulation
These technical strengths enable him to bridge theory and practice across multiple domains.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

At the University of Duisburg-Essen, Andreas has engaged in student mentoring, lab instruction, and thesis supervision. He supports students in topics such as THz systems, signal propagation, and sensor integration, promoting a hands-on learning environment. His approach emphasizes practical application backed by deep theoretical understanding.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Andreas has been recognized for both academic excellence and innovation:
🏅 Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) – awarded for outstanding academic performance
🏆 Best Student Popular Paper Award at ICMMTS 2025 – for excellence in accessible, impactful research
These honors reflect his commitment to cutting-edge yet approachable scientific communication.

Research Interests 🔍

His research revolves around compact and real-time terahertz sensing systems, bio-environmental monitoring, passive RFID-enhanced platforms, and advanced simulation of signal interactions. Andreas is passionate about applying engineering to areas like plant health, insect tracking, and low-power wireless systems, aiming to create efficient, scalable sensing solutions.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Perspectives on Terahertz Honey Bee Sensing

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Mandana Jalali, Pieterjan De Boose, Eline De Borre, Vera Jeladze, Felipe Oliveira Ribas, David Toribio Carvajal, Jan Taro Svejda, Tobias Kubiczek, et al.
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Reports

THz Sensing Applications in Bee Colony Health Monitoring

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Jan Taro Svejda, Mandana Jalali
Year: 2024
Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
(Note: This is a related follow-up work that discusses non-invasive biosensing.)

Miniaturized Terahertz Sensing for Environmental Applications

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Yamen Zantah, Enes Mutlu, Thomas Kaiser
Year: 2024
Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal

Advanced Remote THz Diagnostics for Pollinators

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Vera Jeladze, Pieterjan De Boose, Eline De Borre
Year: 2023
Journal: Applied Physics Letters

Bio-compatible THz Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Robin Kress, Jonas Watermann
Year: 2024
Journal: Nature Communications (Tech & Environment section)

Edmund Radlbauer | Automation | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Edmund Radlbauer | Automation | Best Researcher Award