Biomimetics -- Materials, Structures and Processes / Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering (PDF)

Dietmar Bruckner works as assistant professor at the Institute of Computer Technology of the Vienna University of Technology, his main research areas are building automation and smart homes, Bayesian statistics, cognitive science, applications of neuro-psychoanalytical concepts for automation systems and intelligent and assistive environments for future living. He is engaged in IEEE, where he holds the positions of IES TC BACM Secretary and Section Austria Chapter Coordinator. He published three books, one journal paper and more than 20 conference papers.

Christian Hellmich, studied at Vienna University of Technology (graduation in Civil Engineering, 1995, PhD in 1999), where he is currently Associate Professor, after a Postdoctoral Fellowhsip at M.I.T. (2000-2002). His broad interests in multidisciplinary approaches between engineering mechanics as his core competence and physics, chemistry, biology has helped to solve problems in civil and bioengineering, as documented in 12 book chapters, ~60 refereed journal publications, and more than 100 conference proceedings. Recipient of national and international awards, CH serves in various technical committees, and as Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Mechanics.

Petra Gruber studied Architecture at the Vienna University of Technology (graduated with distinction 1999, PhD in 2008), where she was Assistant Professor from 2000-2008. In 2007 she was research fellow at The University of Reading, Center for Biomimetics. Since 2008 she works in her office transarch. Her research activities focus on innovation in architecture, using the method of biomimetics, and including traditional building typologies. Her approach to architecture is characterised by professional work in the field and interdisciplinary investigation. She has edited one book, published book chapters and articles in refereed journals, conference proceedings and public media.

Heinz-Bodo Schmiedmayer studied Mechanical Engineering at the