The Austrian platform for light technology

The Austrian technology platform Photonics Austria was founded on the initiative of the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) in order to establish a strong presence at national and international level together with representatives from business and research and to promote the exchange between business, research and education. The main tasks of Photonics Austria are to develop and support national and international research strategies and programs and to promote networking with European photonic activities, as well as to offer national actors an exchange platform.
VISION
Shaping the future with photonics
MISSION
The platform Photonics Austria realizes innovation through competence, knowledge and experience.
Board of Directors

Dr. Heinz Seyringer
Chairman
CEO der V-Research, Dornbirn

Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Paul Hartmann
Finance Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Institute Director MATERIALS, Institute for Surface Technology and Photonics of JOANNEUM RESEARCH

Dr. techn. Gernot Fasching
Deputy Finance Officer
Manager Systems and Photonics Devices R&D

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. rer. nat. Joachim Krenn
Secretary
Institute of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, KFU Graz

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gottfried Strasser
Assistant Secretary
Institute of Solid-State-Physics, TU Wien

Main tasks
Management

Michael Wurzinger, MSc
Project Management
Photonics Austria – Platform for the promotion of Austrian interests in the field of photonics
Tel.: +43 (0) 316 876-3021

Alexandra Grabner
Office Management
Photonics Austria – Platform for the promotion of Austrian interests in the field of photonics
Tel.: +43 (0) 316 876-3016

Anja Schinner, BSc
Management Assistance
Photonics Austria – Platform for the promotion of Austrian interests in the field of photonics
Tel.: +43 (0) 316 876-3022

Photonics Austria - Facts
The range of services offered by the Photonics Austria platform is constantly expanding. Our members are involved in different working groups and projects and are active in 6 different technology sectors.
In our event calendar you can find events from Photonics Austria as well as many international events in the fields of photonics.