Markus Brillinger

Dr. Markus Brillinger (born 1990) heads the "Production Technology and Organization" (Bachelor’s) and "Engineering and Production Management" (Master’s) degree programs at the Institute Applied Production Sciences at FH JOANNEUM.

His academic career began with studies in Mechanical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (2010–2015). He subsequently completed his doctorate in Manufacturing Technology (2016–2018) by developing an innovative - and now patented - 3D printing process. In 2018, he moved to the Pro2Future research center, where he established and led the "Cognitive Production Systems" department until 2025. Markus Brillinger had already been active as a lecturer at FH JOANNEUM since 2019 before overtaking the role of head of study programme in 2025.


Key Research Areas:
- Hybrid modeling of production systems
- Intelligent utilization of existing production sensor data
- Sustainable production methods


Scientific Performance Indicators (2016–2026):
Markus Brillinger’s scientific portfolio is characterized by a high volume of publications, international networking, and strong technology transfer:
- 35 scientific articles (17 journal papers, 18 conference publications)
- 7 patents (2 granted, 3 published, 2 filed)
- 6 awards (including 2 Best Paper Awards, 2 Best Poster Awards, 1 Best Presentation Award, 1 Fellow Award)
- 4 keynote speeches at international scientific conferences
- 4 international research stays (totaling 370 days)
- 21 poster presentations at scientific conferences
- 10 reviewer and chairing roles for international journals and conferences
- 4 academic theses (1 BSc, 2 MSc, 1 PhD)